My Unexpected Castor Oil Story: From Menopause Weight Gain to Feeling Like Me Again

For most of my life, I never really had to worry too much about my weight. I could eat well, stay reasonably active and my weight generally stayed where it was.

Then, almost overnight, my body seemed to change.

I went on a cruise and came home a few kilos heavier — as you do! 😂

Normally, I wouldn't have given it much thought. I'd gained a few kilos before, and I knew that once I was back into my usual routine, they would usually disappear without too much effort.

Except this time, they didn't.

Weeks passed, and the weight just wouldn't budge. I even tried fasting — something that had worked for me in the past — but this time, it made absolutely no difference.

What I initially thought would be a temporary few extra kilos suddenly became stubborn weight that I just couldn't seem to shift.

And that's when I started to realise that something had changed.

Looking back, I think this was around the time my body was entering menopause. It felt as though the rules I had lived by for years had suddenly changed — and nobody had given me the new rulebook!

Castor Oil Packs for Menopause

Interestingly, I was already using castor oil before all of this.

I'd started using castor oil as part of a gentle lymphatic drainage massage around my breasts after discovering some lumps, and I had some really positive results. That experience led me to start researching castor oil more deeply.

The more I learned, the more fascinated I became by the traditional use of castor oil packs, particularly around the abdomen. I came across information about their use as part of wellness routines supporting digestion, circulation and the body's natural processes, including liver function as well as using castor oil packs for menopause and hormone support.

And because I was now experiencing all these changes that seemed to coincide with menopause, I became particularly interested in how I could support my body during this new stage of life.

So, I decided to try castor oil packs.

I've now been using them consistently for over a year, and I can tell you that I've noticed some really interesting differences in my own wellbeing.

My moods have become much more stable—which, I have to say, has probably been very good news for my husband. His life is no longer in jeopardy. 😂 And mushroom meatloaf has officially been removed from my cookbook.

But perhaps the biggest surprise for me was my weight.

The stubborn kilos that I simply could not seem to shift eventually disappeared, and I've returned to what feels like my normal weight.

A Little Lady-to-Lady Love

Now, castor oil has become a regular part of my self-care routine. I use my castor oil pack three times a week, and what started as curiosity has grown into a ritual that I genuinely look forward to.

My journey with castor oil also inspired me to create a castor oil balm. I use it for gentle massage around my breasts and armpits, on my feet, and even on my face. It has the same benefits of castor oil, but it's not as sticky and doesn't ruin your sheets!

And lately, I've been told I'm glowing.

Maybe it's my skin. Maybe it's how I'm feeling. Maybe it's a little bit of both. Whatever it is, I honestly feel like I'm glowing from the inside out.

Because I know I'm not the only woman navigating this new chapter, I've also put together a little Castor Oil Love Pack for those on the same journey. It includes a bamboo castor oil pack, organic castor oil and a nourishing castor oil balm — everything you need to make castor oil part of your own self-care ritual.

And, as a little bit of lady-to-lady love, I've added a castor oil roller too. Barbara O'Neill says that using castor oil around the eyes before bed can support eye health. I don't have any eye issues, but look, if she says it, I'm doing it! She hasn't failed me yet. 😂 Plus, my eyelashes are definitely looking longer and thicker.

If you're somewhere on this same journey — figuring out your changing body, finding new rituals and learning to give yourself a little more love along the way — I made this pack for you.

A little castor oil, a little self-care, and a whole lot of love — from me to you. ❤️

The Castor Oil Ritual

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