The art of pampering and relaxation goes beyond the physical. A total and complete sense of peace requires pampering the inside as much as it does the the outside. I asked a good friend, Candice Selby, to share a message with everyone about makign time for yourself in order for us all to work on maintaining our mental and emotional well being as much as we focus on our physical well being. Candice’s goal, like my own, is to encourage women to live life to it’s fullest potential and “nurture their bodies and minds by going back to the basics.”
The scent of lavender is widely recognized by people around the world as a sweet floral present in many perfumes and bath products to aid in relaxation. Not as commonly known are its other characteristics that make lavender essential oil a must have around the house for anyone interested in aromatherapy and/or the healing powers of natural herbs.
Fragrances – When lavender is included in a perfume or other fragrance product, it is most often the top or middle note. It has a very pleasant (to many) but strong fragrance, that is not easily overpowered.
Aromatherapy – Lavender is known to have a soothing and calming effect on people who are exposed to it. It promotes balance and healing and can help with depression and anxiety. For this reason, lavender is a popular scent for bath products, candles, incense, and air fresheners, as well as a plethora of other products designed for aromatherapy.
Pain Relief – There are a few types of pain that lavender can help alleviate. When combined with massage oils or lotions and rubbed on it can help with rheumatism and other joint and muscle pains. A few drops added to the bath or diffuser can also help clear up headaches and migraines.
Skin Care – Lavender essential oil added to lotions, oils, ointments, and baths. It can be a powerful skin care tool due to its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Not only can lavender help combat oily skin and acne, but it has also been known to help athlete’s foot, scars, stretch marks, burns and insect bites.
Respiratory Ailments – Lavender is also a known decongestant, and as such helps with asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory problems such as allergies. Diffusers and vaporizers can be helpful in getting the essential oil into the air, or it can be added to a hot bath or pot full of boiling water.
Lavender essential oil can be such an invaluable answer to everyday aches, complaints, and illnesses, it is no wonder it is so widely used around the world. I’m sure if everyone was aware of the effects it can have on the body other than relaxation, it would be considered a household staple by all. To many of you, I know that it probably already is. I hope this post has given you a few more ways to use lavender essential oil for the benefit of you and your family.
Yes, Jamie and I have gone MIA once again, we humbly beg your pardon. I have some interesting gems for you to check out in the meantime. From holiday shopping to new genetic info on the curly hair gene, I have a well rounded list here for your reading pleasure. Without further ado, here’s your outside reading list:
My brother mentioned to me a few days ago that my nephew has colic. I’ve never experienced colic; really wasn’t quite sure exactly it was. All I heard when he said it to me was “my nephew is fussy and cries all the time”. I Love babies so this automatically sent me into my “fix it” mode. Looking around online for something safe natural for a baby was definitely educational and enlightening.
My journey led me to homeopathy. Unlike some alternative medicines, homeopathic remedies have to be certified by the FDA. That was comforting to me since what I’m looking for is for a baby. Of the few products I found for colic, I settled on Colic Calm’s Grip Water. Being an ingredient Nazi, the fact that is lacks alcohol, sugar, and citric acid were plus number one. Its use of my two favorite soothing ingredients peppermint and chamomile solidified it for me.
Now hopefully I can convince my brother to at least give this a shot. I’ll likely spend 15 minutes trying to sell him on it and still end up buying it for the baby myself. Either way, the thought of my poor little nephew crying his eyes out miserable is enough to harass my brother until he gives in. Being the oldest does have its advantages LOL
In my never ending attempt to improve something somewhere all the time, I’ve decided to participate in a challenge to help me help you, by bringing you the best blog I can to enhance your mind, body and spirit. Well there are over 8000 others that are on this quest too. Many of my fellow bloggers posts’ from yesterday challenge are simply fabulous. I wanted to share with you my favorite ten list posts from yesterday’s challenge.
In no particular order I bring you my favorite ten list posts that will help you improve something somewhere all the time:
