| New mothers who experience anxiety, panic, low | | | | or upset |
| mood, hopelessness or other depressive symptoms, | | | | Causes of Post Natal Depression are varied and it |
| may be suffering from post-natal depression. This | | | | thought that a poor dietary intake of complex |
| occurs in approximately 10% of new mothers in the | | | | carbohydrates as well as the B group vitamins B1, B5, |
| post partum period, and can be aided by the use of | | | | B9 and B12 are common in women with this condition. |
| holistic healing and support from loved ones. Instead | | | | However dietary changes are only one aspect to |
| of focussing on the negatives, take the salutogenesis | | | | improving mood. The aroma of essential oils is a very |
| approach, by focussing on ways to positively induce | | | | simple and effective way to boost mood, and you |
| a feeling of well-being. | | | | can incorporate essential oils into your daily skincare |
| Strategies to prevent or reduce the occurrence of | | | | regime. Oils of Lavender, Wild Rose, Sweet Orange |
| Post Natal Depression | | | | and Chamomile are all useful to induce relaxation and |
| - Eat plenty of foods that are high in fibre, vitamin B | | | | boost mood. Wild Rose Body care and deodorant for |
| and also in minerals such as calcium, iron and | | | | example, keep the mood-lifting aroma of roses alive |
| magnesium. Complex carbohydrates, whole grains, | | | | on your skin throughout the day. The best way to |
| brown rice, vegetables and raw oats are a good | | | | access the aromatic oils of these plants is to buy |
| start. These improve levels of mood boosting | | | | them in natural, organic and biodynamic bodycare |
| substances in the brain, and create a sense of well | | | | products such as lotions and bathmilks to get the |
| being. | | | | best possibly quality oils and to avoid toxicity. |
| - If your mind is over-active take herbs such as oats | | | | Often low mood is a reflection of an exhausted |
| relaxing drops to induce restfulness. Bathing in | | | | nervous system, which needs to recover and |
| Lavender Bath Milk is highly recommended for new | | | | rejuvenate after traumatic events. Herbs such as |
| mothers, to calm the nerves. | | | | Oats (Avena Sativa) will benefit both mother and |
| - Eat oily fish such as tuna and a little salmon to | | | | baby. Oats Relaxing Drops can also be taken multiple |
| provide ample amounts of essential fatty acids. | | | | times daily by mother. |
| - Have plenty of rest and avoid exertion. The more | | | | The Benefits of Rose |
| relaxed you are, the less likely you will be to dwell on | | | | Another herb to consider is the highly moisturising |
| aches and pains, facilitating a faster and easier | | | | rose. The smell of fresh roses is nothing short of a |
| recovery. | | | | soft caress and has many benefits for skin health as |
| - Avoid any foods that trigger mood swings such as | | | | well. It can be found in lotions, moisturisers, toners |
| high fat and high sugar meals, caffeine, white bread | | | | and cleansers. Rose petals strewn loosely in a baby's |
| and milk chocolate. | | | | bath water will soften the skin and have a calming |
| - Avoid smoking | | | | effect on mood. |
| - Create a support system with family so that | | | | Organic and biodynamic roses are the most beneficial |
| household chores such as cleaning and cooking are | | | | as they maximize the medicinal qualities of the plant, |
| handed over to somebody else as often as possible | | | | so always choose products with high quality and |
| - Use homeopathic or herbal medicines where-ever | | | | purity standards. |
| possible to calm and soothe your baby if it is restless | | | | |