Aromatherapy and Anxiety

My friend, Acupuncturist Ron Pratt, wrote a blog on Aromatherapy and Anxiety I believe is worth posting here.
Click here to read.
Thanks and enjoy the weekend !
Always, Beth

Detox Bath with Essential Oils - easy true and tried recipe

An easy alternative with my own modifications, but originally posted from http://healthylivinghowto.com and Dr. Oz for Bath Salts detoxification -

I took a bath last night following this recipe and felt relaxed and rested!

Detox Bath Recipe

To a Full bath tub of hot water - enough to create a sweat, but not scald, add:

• 5-10 drops Essential Oil/s, ie: Lavender, Chamomile, Geranium, Rosemary, Peppermint, etc
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups Epsom Salts
• Optional - add  1/2 - 1 cup of baking soda to neutralize chlorinated water and increase mineral absorption.
• Optional - dash of sea or Himalayan sea salt for mineral content 

Soak for 15-20 minutes and take a cool shower afterwards.

Epsom salt is made up of magnesium and sulfate which are naturally occurring minerals. This helps to flush the body of toxins and regulate enzymes within the body.

Refer to http://aromatherapybytabs.blogspot.com/p/aromatherapy-and-essential-oil.html for more on essential oils and specific healing powers of each oil.

Refer to http://aromatherapybytabs.blogspot.com/p/essential-oil-and-aromatherapy-recipes.html or more recipes using essential oils.

Refer to http://aromatherapybytabs.blogspot.com/ for more on aromatherapy, blogs and benefits of aromatherapy with essential oils.

Thanks and let me know how you enjoyed the bath.

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Essential Oil recipes for cleaning your Spa or Hot Tub ?

So, I have been looking for something other than chlorine or bromine for our hot tub. I have read articles about soaking the filters in Thieves (which I make my own version) and adding Tea Tree, Geranium, Lavender and/or Lemon Essential Oils to the tub itself to sanitize. I read about them and thought it was worth a shot.

I have been using limited chemical substances (potassium mono-sulfate) and either a few drops of Geranium or Tea Tree once per week. We put these in separately after a soak. The water seems to be fairly clear - not drinkable though.

Does anyone else have experience with Essential Oil use in the hut tub ?

Thanks, Beth

Lavender Essential Oil for Better Sleep and Relaxation

According to Webmd and several other sources, including global studies and Aromatherapists, Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) can help sedate, relax and calm the nerves. Lavender can also be beneficial in resolving insomnia.

Lavender has been studied in a wide range of people. Several studies worldwide have shown Lavender Essential Oil to induce calmness, reduce aggravation and promote sleep. 

However, it is important to use the right kind of Lavender Essential Oil, which is Lavandula Angustifolia and to use the right number of drops. Too much - and Lavender may have the opposite effects, as with any healing medicinal - essential oil or otherwise.

Personally, in our house, we put a few  drops of  Lavender Essential Oil on our pillows before bed. My 10 year old daughter gets 2-3 drops on her pillow. My husband and I put 4 drops on our pillows.