Though there are so many fun places to go and things to do in he summer, our bodies sure start to feel it. I’m a firm believer in healing baths for all sorts of maladies, including the summer’s sunburns, bug bites, rashes, and other things that make you itch just thinking about them. They can be good for other things too, like achy muscles from spending too much time crouched over in the garden or hiking up that too-steep mountain. And we haven’t even got to thinking about the sniffling and sneezing from seasonal allergies!
Healing baths can really help soothe those summertime skin woes, muscle aches and pains, and cold and allergy symptoms. Turn your bathroom into a rejuvenating home spa with these four healing baths perfect for summer.
Place equal parts oats and dried chamomile onto a sock, nylon stocking, or cheesecloth, and tie it closed. Put it into a tub of warm water (not too hot!) and get in. Squeeze the sock to release the oatmeal into the bath. (Note: It’s important to use the sock so the ground oats don’t clog the drain.) For extra healing benefits, gently squeeze the bag and rub it over your skin.
Add 1/4 cup sea salt, 1/4 cup epsom salt (magnesium sulfate), 1/4 cup baking soda, 1 tablespoon each: dried lavender buds, rosemary, and thyme leaves to a hot bath. This will help reduce swelling and bruising and prevent painful muscle cramping.
Puree 1 large cucumber in a blender (or finely chop) and strain through cheesecloth into a tub of cool or warm water, depending on your preference. Add 2 cups epsom salt and 3 – 4 peppermint tea bags. You can also add a few drops of peppermint essential oil or another rejuvenating oil, if desired.
2 cups Epsom salt
1 cup sea salt
1/2 cup baking soda
1-2 tablespoons dried lavender buds
1 peppermint tea bag contents
5 drops eucalyptus essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops peppermint essential oil
5 drops tea tree essential oil
2 tablespoons olive or another oil (acts as a carrier to dilute the essential oils)
Combine and store in a jar or bowl. Add 1 heaping cup of the bath salts to a warm bath.
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