Health Spa Weblog

I have a cousin who is diabetic and she is not able to use bath salts, and even has to be careful as to what lotions she uses…….I don’t know if
this is for every diabetic though, I’ll have to ask Jeff’s doctor when he goes in for his next visit.

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1 t. lavender flowers
1 t. sage flowers
1 t. rose petals
3 t. chamomile flowers
If you want to do your skin a favor, this bath is just the right thing. Fill the wash mitten with herbs and hang it in the water stream. Sit down in the tub, breathe deeply and rub yourself down with the filled […]

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Combine the natural delights of sea and earth with this salt and flower blend.
50-100 grams Epsom salts or sea salt
Handful dried and fresh flowers
4 drops ginger essential oil
4 drops orange essential oil
1 T. carrier oil
Add the salt and the flower to a warm bath, then add the oils. Rest and rejuvenate.
Note: This spa at Begawan […]

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2 T. Castile lotion or other carrier
4 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops peppermint essential oil
A basil or tub
Cold water
1 Towel
Fill a tub or basin (or large enough to hold both feet comfortably) half full with cold water. To the Castile lotion soap, or other carrier that you have chosen add the essential oils and mix […]

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1 cup fresh clove pink or carnation petals
4 cups white vinegar
6 whole clove buds
Pull the petals off the flower stems. Wash them well and pat dry. Heat vinegar to lukewarm. Place the flower petals and cloves in a large glass jar. Cover with the warm vinegar and let sit for 3 weeks. Then strain mixture […]

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1/4 cup rosewater, found in health food stores, or homemade
2 to 3 drops scented rose oil (optional)
8 cups fresh rose petals, with a few leaves for decoration
Mix together the rosewater and rose oil. Fill the tub with warm water, adding the scented rosewater under the running water. When the tub is full, cast the fragrant […]

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Food coloring of your choice, not to exceed 1/2 t.
1 t. water
1 T. glycerin
1 T. liquid soap
Red: A red bath gives you courage, power, and strength. It can help you when you are feeling tired or when you have a big day ahead of you. It can also warm you up if you’re chilled. In […]

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1/2 cup light oil, such as olive, almond, macadamia, light sesame, apricot kernel, or your favorite Essential oils (combinations follow)
Kindle the spirit:
5 drips essential oil of lemon
5 drops essential oil of lavender
3 drops essential oil of peppermint
Relax the Mind:
5 drops essential oil of jasmine
5 drops essential oil of chamomile
5 drops essential oil of sandalwood
Awaken your […]

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1 cup light oil (I like to use almond, light sesame, or canola)
1/2 cup glycerin
1/2 cup liquid soap
Mix together all the ingredients and pour into a clean bottle with a lid or stopper. To use: Shake gently and pour 1/4 cup into the bath under running water. Makes 16 ounces, enough for 8 baths.
Notes from […]

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1/2 cup light oil (your choice)
1/2 cup rosewater or orange flower water
2 drops blue food coloring
2 drops red food coloring
Select a clear bottle or container for your oil that has a tight fitting stopper or lid. Pour the oil into the bottle and add 1 to 2 drops of the blue food coloring. Shake gently […]

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