The Art of Bathing
Simple Recipes to Soothe Mind and Body
From bubble baths to essential oils to Dead Sea salts,
prepared bath products are designed to enhance a
bathing experience. Try one of these natural,
simple bath recipes with ingredients you probably
already have in your cupboard or refrigerator.
Epsom Salts
Add 2 cups Epsom salts to bath water. Magnesium
sulfate, or Epsom salts, has been used for centuries
as a folk remedy, and research now confirms its numerous benefits. The
second most abundant element in human cells and a crucial component
for bone health, magnesium is also needed for muscle control, energy
production, and the elimination of toxins. Magnesium eases stress, aids
sleep, and improves concentration while reducing inflammation, joint
pain, and muscle cramps. Sulfates help to flush toxins from the body,
prevent or reduce headaches, and even improve brain function.
Most American diets are deficient in magnesium. However, one of the
best ways to boost dietary intake is by bathing in Epsom salts, which
are readily absorbed through the skin.
Milk
Add 2-4 cups milk or buttermilk to bath water.
Rich in calcium, protein, and vitamins, milk
replenishes the skin, while lactic acid found in
milk acts as a natural exfoliant. A member of the
alpha hydroxy acid family, lactic acid breaks the
glue-like bonds between the outer layer of dead
skin cells. Soak in a milk bath for 20 minutes,
then gently scrub skin with a loofah or washcloth.
Honey
Add 1/4 cup honey to bath water. A fragrant,
natural humectant, honey helps skin attract and
retain moisture. Its antibacterial and antiirritant
properties make it an ideal cleansing and
soothing additive to a warm bath.
The best temperature of your bath water is
between 95 and 104 degrees. Too hot and it will
be more drying for your skin. The ideal length of
a bath is 20 to 30 minutes long. Pat dry
immediately.
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As Many of you know I love to read! And I love taking baths!! I
even combine two of my favorite things by reading while taking a
bath. What is my favorite thing to add to my bath water??
Naturopathica Aqua Latte and Massage & Body Boutique Camellia Oil.
Some of the long list of books I have read (there are too many to
list in full.) If you have questions about any of these or want to
know about the full list, then call me.
Sujata Massey - the whole Rei Shimura series
Rosamund Pilcher - any of her books
Laurie R King- Her series about Sherlock Holmes
Thomas Cahill - How the Irish Saved Civilization
Scott Webster - Duande, the Heart of Flamenco
Victor Villasenor - Rain of Gold
Shaun Herron - The Whore Mother
Sally Morgan - My Place and Wanamurraganya
(these might be hard to find in this country, call if so)
Tim Winton - Dirt Music
Morag Prunty - Wild Cats and Colleens
(Dancing in Mules, Ireland)
Sophia Kinsella - Remember Me?
Bram Stoker - Dracula
David Damrosch - The Buried Book,
The Loss and Rediscovery of the Great Epic of Gilgamesh
Marie Phillips - Gods Behaving Badly
Khaled Hosseini - A Thousand Splendid Suns
Sara Gruen - Water for Elephants
Lisa Klypas - Blue-Eyed Devil
Thanks again for taking the time to read these newsletters.
Have a wonderful day;you are amazing!!
It is time for me to read;
currently I am reading The Boat by Nam Le.
Tonight I will take a relaxing bath with Aqua Latte and Camellia Oil.
Colleen
Let me help you feel and look your best.
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The Art of Bathing/Reading
July 2008
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