For thousands of years women have been using a variety of self-care secrets to manage or treat pain and other issues associated with menstruation, naturally regulate their cycle and promote pregnancy, and later heal from childbirth.
Here we reveal in succession, six self-care Traditional Chinese Medicine and East-Asian folk practices that may assist women in modern times.
Women’s Secret #3 is SELF ABDOMINAL MASSAGE.
Belly massage is an ancient art.
A healing massage well known for its use in bowel conditions; and depending on which direction the massage circulates around the abdomen, will either firm up bowel motions or promote movement for sore, constipated tummies.
In areas of women’s health, self abdominal massage is becoming very popular. Abdominal massage from menstruation to ovulation (stopping at ovulation to prevent unwanted movement after potential embryo-implantation) is now promoted by some fertility experts. For women suffering from bloating and pain associated with PMS or endometriosis; or issues arising during ovulation from PCOS or cysts; belly massage can be performed throughout the cycle. Proposed benefits of abdominal massage:
- Naturally support the correct alignment of the uterus
- Reduce inflammation for conditions such as PCOS, fibroids and cysts
- Improve blood flow to the reproductive organs
- Break down scar tissue and adhesions especially indicated for endo pain
- Encourage blood flow to the follicles for ample oxygen and nutrient delivery
- Promote relaxation with the benefits that stress busting brings for fertility
Here is a great abdominal massage tutorial.
For menstrual pain, adding essential oils of lavender, cinnamon, clary sage, marjoram, rose, sage, and clove, diluted in the carrier oil (almond or even common olive oil), can enhance the pain-relieving benefits of the massage.
SAFETY: Ensure you ‘patch test’ your skin with the oils before going ahead and covering the whole belly, also start out slow and soft for the first massage to see how your body responds.
We wish you well in discovering this women’s secret further through your own trials and experiences. Check-in with us if you have any questions or concerns and don’t forget this is not a replacement for medical advice or treatment. It is a complementary therapy home practice, We hope you enjoy it and let your body tell you what is right for you.
Remember to always be safe!
For our other women’s health secrets check out
- Secret #1 MOXIBUSTION
- Secret #2 MEDITATION
- Secret #3 SELF ABDOMINAL MASSAGE
- Secret #4 VAGINAL STEAM
- Secret #5 HERBAL FOOT SOAKS
- Secret #6 WOMENS EXERCISE
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