Thursday, March 31, 2011

Healing Baths

Since we discussed loving ourselves with bath and massage yesterday... I figured bathing was on tap today too! :)  Water is one of the most necessary elements for all humans.  We require it internally to remove toxins, assist in digestion, flush and cleanse our muscles and organs, to aid in the flow of blood through the body, and to create new healthy cells.  Water helps us cleanse our bodies, our food, and helps us calm our mind.  Every aspect of our lives depends on water. When we mix herbs / essential oils with water it takes on a healing aspect as well.

**Healing Colds and Flu Bath
This bath helps with congestion and mucous buildup, improves circulation and relieves pain associated with congestion. 

5 drops of eucalyptus oil (open nasal passages)
5 drops of peppermint oil (invigorates the body)
5 drops of lavender oil (stimulates white blood cells)
2 T vitamin C crystals
8 drops of thyme oil (congestion / aids immune system)

**Joyful Joints Bath
This bath is good for all types of joint pain (arthritis, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, etc). Comfrey is known as a "knit bone" herb due to its ability to help heal bones. 

3 drops of eucalyptus oil (anti-inflammatory)
1 handful of comfrey leaves (joints / rheumatism)
2 handfuls of chaparral herb (joints / rheumatism)

* Anger Release Blend
Anger is one of the most destructive energies and without the ability to release it - that destructive energy turns inward and causes immense damage internally.  Heart Disease, Cancer, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol are some of the possible outcomes - not to say that everyone that has these ailments have them due to anger.  This blend should not be used if you are either asthmatic or pregnant.

2 drops lavender oil
2 drops peppermint oil
2 drops myrrh oil

* Increased Confidence Blend
Lack of confidence is usually a programmed response.  Without proper nurturing as a child - encouragement - and love a person has a low self confidence that is destructive - especially to reproductive organs.  You must reprogram yourself into a more positive outlook.  Have small goals - achieve them - and increase the goals.

3 drops clary sage oil
2 drops ylang ylang oil
3 drops myrrh oil
2 drops marjoram oil

I have included two recipes each from two of my favorite books on healing baths. 

** Water Magic by Mary Muryn
* Healing Aromatherapy Bath by Margo Valentine Lazzara, C.Ht.

Please make sure to get good essential oils when you go to make your purchase and to store them in a dry, cool, dark space.  They can last for a couple years if they are stored properly.  I usually pick up 1/2 oz bottles of new scents that I want to try out, 1 oz bottles of scents I use rarely or sparingly, and 4 oz bottles of the scents I regularly use.  I either pick up my oils at the natural health food store or at http://www.iherb.com/

Organic Bathing Salts - http://www.pristineplanet.com/bath-salts-eco-friendly-organic-natural/bath-salts/1216_a_0.html 
Organic Bathing Salts - http://www.justnaturalskincare.com/9/-PRODUCTS.html?gclid=CPb0wKzM7acCFRUq2godWAgbcw

Blessings... E

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