Place 1 drop of lavender oil on each temple. A cup of red raspberry leaf tea can provide relief while toning the uterus. If morning sickness is severe, try Wild Yam extract and add to boiling water as a tea. Leg discomforts during pregnancy are also attributed to nutrient deficiencies. A boost in vitamin B-6 is often recommended for varicose veins, edema, and leg cramps.
Vitamin E helps prevent varicose veins and blood clots.
Garlic cleanses the circulatory system. Sodium helps alleviate leg cramps, as does calcium. Varicose veins respond well to the toning and astringent properties of cypress, geranium, lemon, and lavender oils. Bathe in warm water mixed with 3 drops of cypress and 3 drops of lemon. Using a blend of 7 drops of lemon mixed with 2 ounces of carrier oil, gently stroke from the feet upward.