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Aroma Wasn’t Built in a Day
Filed Under Health and Well-Being
I am often blown away by the prices on brand-name products. Even with coupons, they’re usually still costlier than their generic counterparts. So, the old-time magic of making your own stuff can save you money, and let you know what you’re putting into or onto, yourself.
SO, where were we…oh, yes, simple, natural recipes for all that ails you. Last post, we spoke about scrubs, bath stuff and the like. Now, a quick look at natural cures, and then on to the more fun stuff, aromatherapy.
There are so many categories where natural cures come in that I thought I’d just give you some sites that I like: try
These sites are full of recipes, great info and lots of interesting bits of trivia, i.e. Did you know that 6 cherries have the same effect of 1 aspirin? Plus cherries are filled with antioxidants!. (That’s from site #3 above).
And now, breathe deeeeep, relaxxxxxx, and read on about aroma therapy. Scientists have long known that smell is one of the most powerful, although I think maybe most underrated, of the senses. Think about the scent of fresh bread as you pass a bakery, or the sizzling scent of pizza. Even more, though, it’s really funny how a smell can take you back — for me, when I smell patchouli oil, I’m a teenager in the ’70s again!
So, will aromatherapy make you (or me) younger? Doubtful. But there are a ton of aromatherapy treatments for just about everything else, particularly for moods — pick-me-ups, calm-you-downs,and physical stuff like sleep, sex, even weight loss! And you don’t need to buy those expensive mixes in the pretty jars. Make them at home to spend less and know what you’re getting. Again, easy, cheap and good for you.
These recipes come from www.gainvitalhealth.com. Although they are selling their own brands of these items, you can and should use what you have on hand, i.e. massage lotion and hair conditioner, before buying more. As for the oils, you may get lucky and find them in the dollar store (I have). Or your local drug store. Or flea market. Or head shop. (Oops, back in the ’70s again.) Here’s a few recipes:
Healing Spray
- 10 drops of Tea Tree oil
- 10 drops of Lavender oil
- Fill a 1 oz. spray bottle with Mouthwash
- Spray on sores, infected areas and fungus.
Energy Booster
- 3 drops Orange oil
- 2 drops Wild Rosemary oil
- 1 drop Peppermint oil
- Massage Lotion
Mix oils with Massage Lotion in a 1/2 ounce container. This is a great pick-me-up hand and body lotion.
Shoo-Fly Insect Repellent Spray (I can’t wait to try this one!)
- 5 drops Tea Tree oil
- 5 drops Lavender oil
- 5 drops Geranium oil
- 5 drops Cedarwood oil
- a drop of hair conditioner
Mix in a 1 oz. spray or lotion bottle and add distilled water to fill. Shake well.
Here’s one for Bath Salts from www.essortment.com
In order to create your own aromatherapy bath salts, start with a base recipe, by mixing 3 parts epsom salts, 2 parts sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and 1 part rock crystal salt or sea salt.
Simply measure out portions in a large bowl and mix with your hands or a large spoon. Then you are ready to add your own scents and colors. If you plan to make several different scented bath salts, you can create the base in bulk and divide the recipe, then add your other ingredients.
If you’d really like to pursue this, I recommend buying a book — “The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils” is often mentioned as a guidebook, with all the information you need in one place. Look for them new or used here at Amazon.
Hey, these would be perfect for an at-home spa day! Read about that and more I LOVE A GOOD BARGAIN spa ideas here. Now, breathe deep, ahhhhhhhh.
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2 Responses to “Aroma Wasn’t Built in a Day”
Robin, I love aromatherapy, and I’m all for home-made anything. Individual oils can be costly, though, particularly if you need just a few drops of twelve different ones. They can be bought wholesale, just Google “essential oils wholesale” to find. Sophia
Robin, What a terrific post. I also love aromatherapy . Your website is so interesting and informative. I love it! I so enjoy the daily savings as well, as all of your posts. Thank you:)
Alice