Detox Bathing ~ It's a spring thing..

With the cold blustery days finally behind us,(for most of us anyway!) we turn our faces to the warmth of the sun and  SPRINGTIME!
It's a time for lightening up -- for lighter meal choices and lots of GREENS! We can use our food as medicine--choosing anti-inflammatory 'kitchen medicine" and detoxifying foods as well. I love to write all about spring herbs and healthy ideas for each season. Shedding the winter clothes, and maybe a little winter 'weight'? Detox Bathing is a super habit in both spring and autumn. There are several ways to enjoy a detoxifying bath.

I have 2 favourites in detox bathing department to share today and a link to 'tub tea', with a list of soothing, healing herbs for you!

 

DETOX BATHING #1 :

• 2 cups Epsom Salt - draws out toxins from your body while relieving aches and pains(see here for more on Epsom Salts)
• 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar - soothes and soften dry, itchy skin while balancing the bodies and neutralizing the bodies pH.
• ½ cup Bentonite Clay  - draws toxins out of the body, stimulates the lymphatic system + immune system
• 5-10 drops of your favorite Essential Oil - geranium, lavender, sandalwood,  or ylang ylang  are all known for their detoxifying properties.

Run a warm bath (as hot as is comfortable)

Add your the ingredients and "SWISH" your water about,  to dissolve. Soak in your tub for 20 minutes. Drink a full glass of water with a aduring or afterwards. Think happy thoughts. Suggest locking the door -- to ensure private time just for you!

DETOX BATHING #2:

This one starts off the same but switches out the clay and adds baking soda--Look for the brands which do not contain aluminum. Note: I use Epsom salts primarily, but there are many mineral salts that can be used;  famed 'dead sea salts' or my favourite culinary salt -->pink Himalayan salt. You can change it up and use what's on hand or easy to find.
This is easy to combine and store in a large jar, ready to use. It's really about SIMPLE pleasures that are life-enhancing!

• 2 cups Epsom Salt - draws out toxins from your body while relieving aches and pains(see here for more on Epsom Salts)
• 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar - soothes and soften dry, itchy skin while balancing the bodies and neutralizing the bodies pH.
• 1 cup Baking Soda (non aluminium brand)

• 5-10 drops of your favorite Essential Oil - lavender, sweet orange, patchouli, rose, bergamot or rosewood are my personal choices.

New to Epsom salts bathing? Check out this article 'all about Epsom salts' and the benefits for you!

As a passionate herbgal, my other favourite ways to enjoy a healing bath, are akin to making a strong herbal tea in a pot and dumping it into the bath water OR placing healing herbal combinations in a big tea bag which makes a delightful "tub tea".
Check out this post for my versions of TUB TEA and find some great ideas to make healing baths!

 

Do you have a favourite way to unwind in the bath? I mean, besides, candlelight & wine! 

  Green Blessings to all ~ Here's to looking after YOU! xo Carol