Friday, July 10, 2009

Take Healing Baths

Warm to medium hot baths are the most soothing as they help relax tense muscles and calm fragile nerves while warming the body. A hot bath always helps if you feel a cold coming on or you're feverish. Add 10 drops of eucalyptus oil to the water and then you can lie back and breathe in the aromatic, antiseptic goodness which will help to clear your nose, throat and chest.

If you're feeling down and out dissolve two tablespoons of Epsom salts in hot running water and massage yourself lightly with a loofah while relaxing in the bath. If you suffer from tight, itchy skin then add a cup of bicarbonate of soda mixed with two tablespoons of olive oil to your bath. Your skin will feel so relaxed and comfortable afterwards.

Not only does a sprinkle of mustard warm you up on a chilly night, it soothes aching cold legs and helps to draw tiring toxins out. Fill your bath up to calf height and add three tablespoons of English mustard powder and mix into the water. Now sit on the edge of the bath and soak your legs and feet for approximately 15 minutes. Your circulation will be stimulated and you'll feel remarkably relaxed with a warm sensation moving up through your body.

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