Welcome to It's My Nature's online email
newsletter. Our goal is to provide you with interesting,
useful information about herbs and aromatherapy. We will share
ways to relieve the stress of daily life and bring a little natural
comfort into your life and the lives of those you love.
Fall has arrived and you can already feel it in the air. We
hope you had a great summer, full of fun in the sun and are now
feeling ready for the busy fall and winter months ahead. It's
the beginning of cold and flu season and the holidays are not
far away, so this month we'll help you get ready for both with
lots of great ideas and recipes.
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to keep handkerchiefs and/or cotton balls in a drawer along with
essential oils that are antibacterial like Tea Tree or perhaps
Eucalyptus for it's decongesting effect. Add the essential oils
to handkerchief or cotton ball just before using and inhale.
Aromatherapy Recipes for Colds
Many of us are suffering more often from that age-old malady,
the common cold. Colds are virus-caused illnesses that affect
the respiratory system, nasal passages and throat and they are
not effectively treated with antibiotics. Naturopathic physicians
regard the common cold as the body's attempt to cleanse impurities
especially since colds no longer limit their appearance to a
specific season. The source of those impurities can range from
pollution to improper diet. And the effects can be magnified
by something we all experience to one degree or another... stress.
Unfortunately the stress levels that each of us experiences daily
seems to be growing in volume.
Aromatherapist, Michele Renaud, has provided us with these
essential oil recipes that will help encourage the harmony and
balance of the mind, body and spirit.
If you have any questions or suffer from a serious illness,
be certain to consult with your health care provider prior to
using any essential oils. Here are three recipes to help relieve
the stress and ease the cold.
Bath - Add the following ingredients to a hot bath:
10 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops eucalyptus essential oil
5 drops sweet orange essential oil
Relax in the bath for at least ten minutes. Breathe in through
your nose, absorbing the energy from the oils and exhale through
the mouth releasing all of the impurities.
Steam Inhalation - In a pot of boiling water add:
10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
5 drops ginger essential oil
5 drops lemon essential oil
Hold your head about 18 inches from the water and breathe in
through your nose, exhaling through your mouth.
Dry Inhalation - On a handkerchief place:
3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
2 drops clary sage essential oil
2 drops sweet orange essential oil
This is wonderfully refreshing if you have to be at work while
your are experiencing the symptoms of a cold! Hold the handkerchief
about three inches from your face. Inhale through your nose and
exhale through your mouth.
Immune Boosting Recipes
Colds and flu are becoming a year round problem. Some believe
these illnesses may be partially caused by stress, but most health
care professionals know that they are definitely aggravated by
stress. Aromatherapy can help relieve the symptoms and successfully
combat the stress that underlies or aggravates the problem at
the same time it enhances the immune system. Try these Immune
Boosters.
Morning Immunity Bath
4 drops tea tree oil
3 drops rosemary oil
2 drops lemon oil
1 drop ginger oil
Disperse the essential oils in a tub filled with warm water and
soak for fifteen to twenty minutes.
Evening Immunity Bath
4 drops tea tree oil
2 drops clary sage oil
2 drops sweet orange oil
2 drops rosewood oil
Disperse the essential oils in a tub of warm water and soak for
fifteen to twenty minutes.
Immune Boosting Massage Oil
4 ounces jojoba, olive or almond oil
10 drops geranium oil
10 drops tea tree oil
8 drops lemon oil
8 drops lavender oil
4 drops eucalyptus oil
Mix well and enjoy the warmth of an immune-boosting massage.
Taken from http://www.shirleymaclaine.com/articles/health/article-289
Ease the Stress - When You Are Feeling Stressed This Month:
Make Your Own Bubble Bath by: Abigail Beal
Indulge yourself and make your own bubble bath. Wouldn't it
be nice to relax into a bubble bath that you'd created? Making
bubble baths is simple & fun. They can also make wonderful
gifts for friends and loved ones for the holidays or other special
occasions.
The ingredients used to make bubble baths can be found in
most large grocery stores or health food stores. You can also
find all of the ingredients online. They are inexpensive.
One of the benefits of making your own bubble bath is that
you know exactly what is in it. If you are allergic to anything,
you can be certain it is not in your bubble bath.
Another benefit to making your own bubble bath is that you
know all of the ingredients are fresh and natural. There is no
concern about a product that was left on the shelf for months.
Another benefit is that you can be certain that your product
is environmentally conscious and that it does not promote animal
testing.
Bubble baths are a wonderful inexpensive way to treat yourself.
Supplies are easy to find and you can create a bubble bath suited
exactly to your personal tastes and needs.
An important ingredient in bubble bath is essential oil. Essential
oils add the scent to your bubble bath. Use these sparingly,
as you only need to use several drops to get a pleasant effect.
Many essential oils should not be ingested orally, so be sure
to read the directions. There are also some essential oils such
as marjoram that should never be used by pregnant women. You
can research any essential oil at the National Association for
Holistic Aromatherapy www.naha.org. Also look in aromatherapy
books and ask questions at the health food store when buying
essential oils.
Some essential oils are known to be relaxing and soothing.
The most popular include lavender, sandalwood, marjoram, frankincense,
myrrh, rosewood and chamomile. These essential oils will calm
you down, relax you and help you go to sleep.
Other essential oils will uplift and energize you. Peppermint,
spearmint, eucalyptus and lemon oil are all oils that will brighten
your day and are good to use during the day. Eucalyptus oil is
especially good if you have a cold because it will break up your
cold's congestion.
To soften your skin, consider adding either coconut or almond
oil to your bubble bath concoctions. Coconut oil has a wonderful
nutty and floral fragrance to it. Almond oil is virtually unscented.
Adding a half a cup of either almond oil or coconut oil to your
bubble bath will soften your skin tremendously. This is a great
addition for your bubble baths for the winter months.
Store your bubble baths in a nonbreakable container. The materials
you use to make bubble baths can "keep" for awhile.
You can store your bubble bath on a shelf in your bathroom or
bedroom for easy access.
Personalized bubble baths make an excellent gift. You can
find many decorative plastic containers at your local art store.
For decorative effect you can add either marbles or seashells
to the bottom of the container. If you are giving bubble bath
to a child or teenager, consider adding a small amount of glitter.
Do not add food coloring because it can stain people temporarily.
Tie your container with a pretty bow or even a piece of tulle.
When giving bubble bath as a gift, consider adding some other
bath related items. Give bath mitts or a big yellow rubber duck.
Your friend or loved one will appreciate such a thoughtful and
personalized gift.
Whether you are making your bubble bath for yourself or for
someone special your bubble bath is really a treat to enjoy.
Here are some recipes to inspire you and to get your started:
Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath - This bubble bath has lavender
and patchouli oils to relax you before bedtime. Use soft music
and lighted candles in your bathroom for a soothing effect.
* 6 drops of lavender oil
* 3 drops of patchouli oil
* 1 quart of distilled water
* 1 bar of castille soap. (4 oz. Bar)
* 4 ounces liquid glycerin
Directions: mix the water, soap and glycerin together and stir.
Now add your essential oils to the mixture.
Cold Season Bubble Bath - This bubble bath will help
you breathe easier, with eucalyptus oil to ease the cold congestion.
This is perfect for the cold season.
* 6 drops of eucalyptus oil
* 3 drops of spearmint oil
* 3 drops of peppermint oil
* 1 quart of distilled water
* 1 bar of castille soap. (4 oz. Bar)
* 4 ounces liquid glycerin
Directions: mix the water, soap and glycerin together and stir.
Now add your essential oils to the mixture.
Pure Sunshine Bubble Bath - This citrusy bubble bath
will cheer you up and energize you. Perfect for a morning bath
or use after exercising.
* 6 drops of orange oil
* 4 drops of grapefruit oil
* 3 drops of lemon oil
* 1 quart of distilled water
* 1 bar of castille soap. (4 oz. Bar)
* 4 ounces liquid glycerin
Directions: mix the water, soap and glycerin together and stir.
Now add your essential oils to the mixture.
Love Potion Bubble Bath - This bubble bath will put
you in a romantic mood. All of the ingredients are considered
known aphrodisiac so look out!
* 6 drops jasmine oil
* 3 drops rose oil
* 3 drops vanilla oil
* 6 drops ylang ylang oil
* 1 quart of distilled water
* 1 bar of castille soap. (4 oz. Bar)
* 4 ounces liquid glycerin
Directions: mix the water, soap and glycerin together and stir.
Now add your essential oils to the mixture.
Abigail Beal a.k.a. "the Gift-wrap Goddess" teaches
gift wrap in suburban New York. She is the author of 2 ezines:
GiftWrapGoddessWraps and CreativeCraftsTeachers. To subscribe:
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contact: creativecraftsteachers@yahoo.com
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Eucalyptus is one of the most powerful natural antiseptics.
It is widely used in baths, massage and inhalation during the
cold and flu season. It is also excellent for treating fevers,
bronchitis, sinus and allergy problems. Eucalyptus aids the whole
breathing process. It can help regenerate lung tissue and functions
as a good expectorant and cough suppressant. It is a cooling
agent and it can help stimulate thinking and increase concentration
under emotional pressure.
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