| "Cramps, fatigue, and mood changes - an estimated 75 percent of women experience premenstrual syndrome, also known as PMS. For many, the quick fix is medication, over-the-counter or prescription drugs. But now more women are looking to holistic methods to feel better. " "Aromatherapist Jennifer Davidson Dowd says essential oils can help to relax muscles, calm anxiety and enhance mood." ""I get a lot of back cramps and I'm very irritable - more irritable than usual," said Saraiya. " "Nowadays, she's trying a new approach to ease her symptoms. She's learning how to use essential oils. " "Aromatherapist Jennifer Davidson Dowd says essential oils can help to relax muscles, calm anxiety and enhance mood. " ""Essential oils are great at balancing hormones and that's what really triggers all of these symptoms of PMS," said Dowd. "The best oils to use are lavender, clary sage, geranium." " "Essential oils are not regulated by the FDA and they have not undergone extensive clinical testing. But some experts say they can be helpful-if used properly. Cherie Perez is a registered nurse who specializes in herbal remedies. " ""They can not be applied directly to the skin," said Perez, RN, MD, Anderson Cancer Center.
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