Monday, January 30, 2012

Stretch Marks and Aromatherapy

Lavender
Mandarin
Lavender is an antifungal, antiseptic a good cell regenerator, It is recommended for all kinds of skin damage
Mandarin is an antiseptic also and a cell regenerator and excellent for preventing stretch marks.
Blend the two together and add 12 drops to 15 mls of sweet almond oil massage the area where the stretch marks are twice a day
Other oils to use for stretch marks are frankincense, myrrh and geranium

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Sprains and Aromatherapy

Ginger
Nutmeg
Clove Bud
A sprain occurs when the fibres of the tissue are torn and damaged without a bone being broken or dislocated, the damage tissue causes swelling and is extremely painful
For most sprains the following treatment is recommended:
Prepare an ice cold bowl of water and add 5 drops of the blend
Make a compress out of clean cotton cloth, soak the cloth in the prepared water wring out and place around the injured area, repeat several times
This is just one thing that can be done
Sprains can take some time to completely heal a period of 6 to 8 weeks is to be expected

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Aromatherapy and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Black Pepper
Clove Bud
Clary sage
This blend helps with rheumatoid arthritis massage with 12 drops of the blend and 30mls of sweet almond oil, massage over the area, the oils will be absorbed into your blood stream and will help with the inflammation and pain
Baths: Put 2 handfuls of epsom salts and 8 drops of the blend in your bath, bath daily giving yourself time to relax and soak in the comfort of the warm water

Monday, January 23, 2012

Aromatherpy and Emotional Stress

Geranium Bergamot Ylang Ylang
This blend is great for relaxation and anxiety attacks
Geranium is an excellent all round balancer
Bergamot calms anxiety and also is most helpful combating depression
Ylang Ylang helps with fear and panic it is a sweet heavy exotic aroma
This blend is good for people suffering form emotional stress and panic attacks, if you are prone to such attacks put 3 drops on a tissue and gently inhale
You can use this blend for massage,add sweet almond oil to 12 drops of the blend Massage your feet and hands

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Baby Aromatherapy basket

Aromatherapy for babies has for centuries been noted by many communities around the world, it increases the maternal bond and develop their relationship with their new offspring, There are many essential oils that are great for babies, here are a few essential oils that are gentle but powerful and are useful in treating a wide variety of conditions
Chamomile Tea tree
Eucalyptus Mandarin
sweet fennel Lavender

Friday, January 20, 2012

Goats milk bath bombs

This is a great time of year to have a warm bath with our bath bombs, they have almond oils, and olive oils in them to make your skin soft and lavender essential oil for relaxation

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Why use homemade soaps

Why use homemade soaps that contain no chemicals, your skin is the largest organ of the body and we have to start taking care of it, because it is the only one we have
Winter time we need more moisturizer due to the heat and cold, our soap has olive oil and coco butter which makes your skin feel nourished, the essential oils are from flowers, and the herbs are an added bonus, so try some of our favorites farmer and lavender

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

New homemade soap

Just made a new soap it looks like it is going to be a keeper
An eye opener in the morning citrus and the soap is yellow
can't wait to try it will be month from now