Bath Remedies

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Bath Remedies

 

Sunburn:

To take the sting out of sun stressed skin, take a cool bath in

which five

drops of lavender or chamomile essential oils have been added.

Soothe your

sunburned skin by smoothing on calming aloe vera gel.

 

Prickly heat:

If you suffer from prickly heat, mix three drops each of lavender

and

eucalyptus essential oils in one T. of jojoba oil and add this

concoction to the bath

water. You should also drink lots of mineral water.

 

Colds:

If you're suffering from a cold, opt for am mustard bath. It's a

warming and

stimulating remedy that also helps to improve circulation, boosts

metabolism,

and relieves fatigue, aches and pains. Mix 1/2 cup of powdered

mustard with

some cold water, add to a tepid bath, and relax in it for 10-15

minutes. If

irritation occurs, stop bathing, and rinse off immediately. This

type of bath is

not recommended for children. After a mustard bath, pat the skin

dry, wrap up

warm and go to bed.

 

Menstrual Pain:

To help ease cramps, lace a warm bath with two drops of geranium oil

and

three of lavender. Lie down with a hot water bottle on your abdomen.

Try to cut

down on your intake of salt and caffeine. Eat foods rich in Vitamin

B6, such as

meat, fish and whole grains.

 

Aching Feet:

For a pick-me-up for aching feet, fill a large bowl with warm water,

add two

drops of lemon or peppermint oil and soak feet and ankles for 10

minutes.

 

Cystitis:

If you suffer from cystitis, take a warm bath mixed with two drops

each of

sandalwood and lavender oils and one drop of eucalyptus oil. Try to

drink at

least 2 quarts of water a day to relieve the acidity of urine. You

should also

try drinking a glass of cranberry juice each day as a preventative

measure.

(My personal note: I used to suffered from bladder infections. My

doctor told

me to skip the cranberry juice, as it has tons of sugar, and go

directly to

the health food store and buy the cranberry capsules. You want to

make sure you

get the ones that are marked " anti adheral " . Sure works for me.)

 

Backache:

To help soothe a stiff back, add three drops of lavender oil and two

drops of

marjoram to a bath and relax for 10-15 minutes. To remove tension

from back

muscles, sit on a chair and tense your muscles by pushing your lower

back hard

against the back of the chair. Relax and repeat several times.

 

Bad Circulation:

Pep up bad circulation with a stimulating bath blend of cypress,

neroli,

lemon and rose oils. Exercise regularly (try a brisk walk or bike

ride) have

professional massages, and practice dry skin brushing. Avoid coffee,

tea and

alcohol and try making tisanes from parsley and sage. Increase your

intake of foods

rich in vitamins C, and E, and bioflavonoids. Onions, garlic, citrus

fruits

and wheat germ will help boost sluggish circulation.