M.bodiment All-Over Hydrosol Toner
Last summer I had the great pleasure of attending the biennial conference of practitioners of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® in Colorado. Among the speakers was Lisa Kelly, LMT, an Arvigo practitioner from Florida who has spent decades working clinically and researching on behalf of women's reproductive health and wellbeing. Although she is an expert on vaginal steaming, that is a topic for another blog!
Her talk last summer was about her research into the use of hydrosol sprays to help women with the common ailments of the reproductive system. Her outcomes for her clients are so impressive that I was inspired to begin my own studies in hydrosols and essential oils, which led me to enroll in aromatherapy school. In a few months I'll be a certified aromatherapist – but that's a topic for another blog!
With Lisa's blessing, towards the end of 2019 I began blending her original formula and offered samples to colleagues and clients. Soon I began to get very positive word of mouth back for the following:
· Painful periods
· Fibroids and endometriosis
· Pain during or after intercourse
· Vulvodynia
· Bacterial vaginosis / Yeast overgrowth
· Frequent UTIs, bladder or uterine infections
· Dryness, atrophy
· Hemorrhoids
How can this be? First, we need to talk about the nature of hydrosols.
What is a hydrosol?
When plants are steam-distilled, the process creates two layers of liquids. Essential oils float on top, and the herbaceous water underneath is called a hydrosol. While essential oils are highly concentrated, hydrosols are so mild they can even be used on babies, and yet they can also be very effective, since they contain all the healing elements of the plant, including the acids. Hydrosols are on the cutting edge of aromatherapy today, and their applications are continually being expanded. They are known for their enchanting grassy/flowery scents.
The use of hydrosols for women’s reproductive wellness is all about pH. Ideally, we want the pH of the vulva and vagina to be between 3.5 and 4.2 (on the acidic side) in order to maintain an optimal biome of lactobacilli. When the intimate environment is too alkaline – which can happen due to washing with soap, taking certain medications, even rinsing with tap water – the ideal vaginal microbiome cannot thrive and as a result we may experience a variety of dysfunctions. M.bodiment All-Over Hydrosol Toner, with a pH of about 3.7, misted directly on the vulva, helps to re-establish the optimal pH, which allows the lactobacilli to thrive, alleviating common conditions.
The list above is partial. The hydrosols are harmless, mild, and definitely worth trying for other dysfunctions related to the vulva and vagina as well. If your condition is not listed above, try it anyway, correcting the vaginal pH can only be helpful.
I am selling the hydrosols from my office. Please contact me to purchase.
Use: Spray a few pumps directly on vulva once or twice daily, after showering and before bed. Don’t towel off, dress or allow to air-dry.
For more acute conditions, contact Megan for additional instructions on usage.