70% of women approaching menopause are affected by menopausal symptoms caused by changing hormonal levels in the female reproductive system. The most common symptoms of menopause are hot flashes, night sweats, irregular periods, loss of libido and vaginal dryness.

Most women notice early symptoms and signs while still having periods. Typically, in her early 40s, a woman experiences perimenopause: a gradually falling and fluctuating hormone levels. The menopausal transition usually lasts until her mid 50s, and menopause symptoms may last for this entire period, or, sometimes for the rest of a woman’s life.

Crystals as Natural Remedy for Menopause

Menopause is a natural part of life and natural remedies for some of its symptoms are abundant. For example, beyond regular Reiki treatment tune-ups, you can also surround yourself with healing crystals, which each have play a different healing role. 

Not every woman experiences menopause in the same way, and suffer some symptoms with more severity than others.  Therefore, while some crystals are likely to be good for all, you should really intuitively pick the ones that suit you from the collection of stones recommended below. Menopause is meant to be a celebration of a new phase of life, and with the help of some crystals, you might be able to focus more on that aspect of the transition.

Use the crystals as is most befitting to your lifestyle. Either make a Menopause Crystals set-up for your altar, keep selected ones under your pillow, carry some in your purse or pocket, or create a few necklaces and bracelets that help you heal and stop suffering from specific or general unwanted menopause conditions, such as insomnia, depression, forgetfulness, or other hormonal imbalance.

Specifically Helpful Crystal Stones in Menopause

CORE SET OF CRYSTALS FOR MENOPAUSE

For a core set of crystals for menopause*, consider including the following stones:

AMETHYST 

For Insomnia and stress relief.   **

If you can find a crystal made of the combination of Citrine and Amethyst (i.e. an Ametrine), this crystal can both help balance your body as well as cool and sooth you. 

CARNELIAN

Energizing and depression.  Carnelian helps to balance the Sacral chakra, cleanse, clear and emit healing energy to the reproductive system as it goes through this transition.

CITRINE

Aids digestion. Citrine can help to control hot flashes and balance the yin and yang. Working with the Sacral, Solar-Plexus, and Third-Eye Chakras, Citrine can enhance the energy flow between these chakras, ameliorating symptoms of menopause.

Tip: keep a piece of Citrine in your pocket or under your pillow at night.

QUARTZ

CLEAR QUARTZ  helps with concentration and decision making.  It would be wonderful if you can find a double terminated clear quartz crystal: This crystal simultaneously absorbs and emits energy in both directions, which can help you to flow with the transition/change.

SMOKY QUARTZ helps ground with Earth energies and the Root Chakra. Use Smokey Quartz to absorb and transmute the hot flash energy, which will help to cool the body.

LAPIS LAZULI

For Insomnia.  More generally, Lapis Lazuli smoothens mentally and physically transitions.

Lapis Jewelry allows you to always have your healing crystal with you.

MOONSTONE

Balances hormones. Actually, moonstone is a very soothing crystal stone that helps to relieve stress.   Many women like Moonstone for its ability to balance hormonal and menstrual cycles.

ADDITIONAL CRYSTAL STONES FOR MENOPAUSE

Depending on your particular symptoms of menopause, also consider the following other helpful crystals:

• CHRYSOPRASE  : Restless legs **
• FLUORITE  : Helps with concentration
• LEPIDOLITE / LITHIUM: can help to cool  and balance the body
• COPPER:  for balance
• SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN: brings about a balance to body, mind and spirit. 

* Note: consider that these crystals might also be suitable if you are approaching menopausal age or have gynecological problems.

** Note: while just one characteristic has been described for each healing crystal, most crystals have a list of healing properties.

Sources: Sapphire Portrush & Healing Crystals

FURTHER READING

Recommended books on Healing with Crystals can be found here in my online healing books list. 

One of the most highly recommended books to be found there is this one, The Crystal Bible.

Further Wellness Ideas for Women in Menopause

How to combat weight gain during menopause:  …. drinking more water, doing more exercise and pumping up on the potassium & calcium …  ~ the full article soon to be released.

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You toss and turn all night, wondering if you should get a new mattress, if the air conditioning is at the right temperature, or if your jammies are too tight.
These could all be problems that you are having that are consistently keeping you up, but did you ever think about what you are smelling right before bedtime?

You may not realize it, but there is so much power in aromatherapy in regards to solving several sleeping problems. The scents that we are inhaling can be tied to a memory or situation from the past, but it also can align with our emotional and behavioral patterns. By breathing in the appropriate scents, we can completely be in tune with our bodies and feel a newfound sense of peace.

The basis of aromatherapy is to stimulate olfactory nerves that connect directly with the brain. When the brain senses that these fragrances are pleasant and appealing, it will provide a direct emotional response. After a short amount of time, the body will feel comfortable enough to unwind and slow down to a truly restful state. This in turn will begin to slow the respirations, which of course makes us drowsy. Now who knew all that could come from inhaling something so great?

Aromatherapy is a safe and highly effective way of calming the body down in order to achieve a full eight hours of sleep. There is nothing intrusive about this method, and it is not addictive like much of what you will find at your local drug store. It is not like you have to have your scents every night, but at the same time, no harm will come to you from breathing in pleasant aromas on a regular basis.

Imagine how different you will feel, night after night, when you do not have to spend countless hours trying to calm down enough to feel like going to sleep. Picture a wonderful morning, where you wake up well-rested and ready to start the day. No longer do you have to drudge through the motions of taking a shower and getting dressed like a zombie. It is amazing how much a good night of sleep can really impact your life, and put you in a much better frame of mind. And it all starts with your nose.

Aromatherapy is a stress-reliever, and a mood enhancer. So the benefits of using this method at night are not only finally being able to feel sleepy. You will certainly awake with a more pleasant outlook, feeling less tense and anxious about the day ahead. While it is certainly not meant to solve every problem, or be the definitive answer for chronic sleeping disorders, it is definitely a wonderful and harmless place to begin on your quest for a restful night.

Experiment with a wide variety of scents out there to find which one provides the most calming and relaxing atmosphere. Every person’s body naturally responds to different aromas in different ways, so there is the perfect combination out there for you that will benefit you in the long run.

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