An aid to beauty from the outside in and inside out: as this may benefit the circulatory system as well as offer cosmetic benefits.  Despite its sophistication, this beauty treatment  only uses peppermint and other common garden herbs. You can whip up this fragrant homemade body scrub in a flash.

 

Lemon Eucalyptus Scrub

… tingles with fragrance. As an Invigorating body exfoliator  it polishes skin’s surface, removing cellular debris.

Why Scrub?

1. It removes dead skin cells.
2. It helps moisturizer penetrate the skin.
3. It’s an anti-ager for the skin, can diminish fine lines.
4. Help give skin a glow .

Materials Needed

50 g fresh mint leaves, finely chopped  (note: you can use spearmint/peppermint

50 g fresh eucalyptus leaves, finely chopped
50 g fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
Peel of 2 lemons

300 ml olive oil
400 g fine-grained sea salt
4 tsp vitamin C powder

+ Extra eucalyptus leaves and slices of lemon peel, to decorate

Health Benefits of Ingredients

Mints are revitalizing, and the sea salt crystals cleanse and polish the skin. Eucalyptus has the health benefit of being antiseptic, purifying &  invigorating, while rosemary is traditionally used as an antiseptic, muscle relaxant, soothing agent and skin conditioner.  Black pepper’s traditional uses are to energize, for increasing circulation, to warm and relieve muscle aches and stiffness, for fighting colds, flu and infections.    Lemon is often used in aromatherapy for its uplifting, refreshing, and cheering health & healing benefits.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Place the chopped herbs, black pepper and lemon peel in a pan, then add the olive oil. Place on a medium heat and stir, then leave for 2 minutes with the lid on.

2. Place the paste in a piece of muslin over a sieve and squeeze out all the oil into a bowl below.

3. Mix the sea salt and vitamin C powder in a bowl. Add most of the oil (reserving a little to seal the jar) and stir well.

4. Place the mixture in a sterilized Kilner jar and press down well.

5. Decorate the top with a few eucalyptus leaves and slices of lemon rind. Pour a layer of the remaining oil on top of the salt scrub to keep it airtight.

USE: Apply to wet skin in the bath or shower, when needed. Scrub, then rinse off well with warm water.

STORAGE: Keeps for 6 months, or 1 year in the refrigerator.

The Source

This Scrub Recipe is based on: Grow Your Own Drugs: Easy Recipes for Natural Remedies and Beauty Fixes by ethno-botanist James Wong.

In this book, James uses his top-class academic knowledge to reveal how many plants contain the same active ingredients as over-the counter drugs, and offers recipes to relieve a whole range of common conditions.

Mother’s Day Gift- Set

How about pairing your homemade herbal beauty salt scrub with a copy of this book, Grow Your Own Drugs: Easy Recipes for Natural Remedies and Beauty Fixes, which contains this recipe plus many other inexpensive & easy healing and health recipes that you and mom can easily  make at home with ingredients grown in a window box or from the local market, for a range of health issues, including:

1. Digestive disorders: bad breath, heartburn and indigestion, digestion, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, flatulence, diarrhea
2. Skin complaints: athlete’s foot, eczema, insect bites and stings, acne, sunburn, age spots, fungal conditions, burn scars, poor foot circulation, chapped hands and sores, insect deterrent
3. Kids’ remedies: vitamin booster, head lice, eczema, ear wax build-up, colic
4. Aches and pains: water retention, varicose veins, aching muscles, arthritis
5. Female-specific problems: hot flashes and night sweats, morning and travel sickness, PMS, cystitis
6. Under the weather: colds and flu, coughs and sore throats, cholesterol reducer, hangover, cold sores, immune system booster, mouth ulcers, restorative
7. Mind: memory enhancer, insomnia, migraine prevention, anxiety, memory booster
8. Face and body: hair strengthener, body scrub, bath and massage oil, deodorant, face mask, hand care, bath bomb, exfoliator, face toner/hair rinse, sore eyes, tired/red eyes, glycerine soap, plague remover and gum soother, chapped lips

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Other Health Resources:

*  Bach Flower Remedies

*  Aromatherapy Treatment

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The answer to this is: Sure!!!

What I have heard, seen, and experienced is that Reiki helps these other forms of healing in becoming more effective. I’m thinking of massage, meditation, therapeutic touch, Theta healing, etc. This is because Reiki relaxes the body as it dissolves stress & nervous tension. Those benefits offer a perfect foundation for other healing modalities.

Reiki brings balance on all levels and raises the life force energy, and this can only be beneficial.

Furthermore, whatever you give Reiki to, enhances. Thus, by infusing Reiki into other healing modalities, it will bring the best out of these healing modalities.

In fact, my first introduction with Reiki was in fact a massage treatment … with Reiki. I loved it so much, I went back to her, once a week, for over half a year! Oh, yes, it works very well in combination with other forms of healing.

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What is the Craniosacral System?

The Craniosacral system is a physiological system like the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and provides the physical environment in which the brain and spinal cord develop and function. The membranes and cerebrospinal fluid of the craniosacral system surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Craniosacral Massage therapy deals with the bones of the head, spinal column, sacrum and the underlying structures. This type of massage employs a very light touch and uses specifically designed techniques to release restrictions and compression in these areas.

Craniosacral Massage – How Does it Work?

Craniosacral massage taps into the inherent wisdom of the body which allows it to heal itself where possible.

The craniosacral system has a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body. Craniosacral massage therapists use a very light, soft touch to monitor this rhythm and pinpoint sources of obstruction and stress in the body.
Once located the therapist will assist the natural movement and release of the restriction to help the body self correct.

Craniosacral massage therapy can be used to treat childhood conditions such as poor sleep, restlessness, colic and ear infections. It is a gentle and non-invasive therapy and can be used to treat babies while they are asleep.

Craniosacral Massage – Is it safe for Everyone?

Craniocascral massage is safe if performed for the right condition. As with most massage treatments there are some medical conditions that are contra indicated and craniosacral massage should not be recommended.

These include conditions where a variation and/or slight increase in intracranial pressure would cause instability. Acute aneurysm, cerebral hemorrhage or other pre-existing severe bleeding disorders are examples of conditions that could be affected by small intracranial pressure changes. It is advisable to consult your medical practitioner before embarking on a course of treatment.

Craniosacral Massage – What are the Benefits?

Due to its influence on the functioning of the central nervous system, craniosacral massage benefits the body in a number of ways.

It is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease and alleviate a wide range of specific medical conditions including:
• Chronic back and neck pain
• Headache
• Tension
• Migraine
• Autism
• Chronic Fatigue
• Post traumatic stress disorder
• Emotional difficulties
Craniosacral massage has also proved effective in treating stress related dysfunctions and various sensory disorders.

What Happens during a Session?

As with most massage treatment, craniosacral massage usually takes place in a quiet, private setting.
During the massage you will remain fully clothed and it is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing. Most people choose to remove their shoes.

You will be asked to recline on a massage couch or treatment table. The practitioner sits or stands and
will move around between the client’s head, torso and feet. Some therapists may use a light organic oil to facilitate the massage.

Finding a qualified therapist

To get the best results from a craniosacral massage, seek out a suitably trained and qualified therapist who you feel comfortable with. More and more massage therapists and osteopaths are incorporating some craniosacral massage techniques into their treatments and you should find craniosacral massage available at spas, salons and healthclubs.

By Kelly Price

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