Mindful Wellness

Our Feet take a Beating!

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:44:10 EST

Our feet take a beating =, everyday all year around. This foot bath recipe will help get your feet on their way to looking great and feeling rejuvenated.

Tea Tree Foot Bath Recipe

1 cup Lemon Juice
1 1/2 Tablespoons Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup full fat Milk
3 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

Mix all ingredients together and add to your foot bath water. Soak feet for 10-15 minutes, rinse well, and pat dry.

Great for runners, dancers and everyone else.

tags: Essential Oil Recipe

How do you inhale Essential Oils?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:59:07 EST

You'll receive a number of benefits by inhaling essential oils. By using therapeutic grade essential oils you'll heighten the senses which triggers numerous positive responses in the body. Follow these guidelines when using essential oils for inhalation:

• Inhale directly— Start by taking a very shaollow whiff to see if you react well to the scent. This can be done by simply smelling directly from the bottle or by placing a drop on a tissue.

• Diffusers also work well to add vapor into the air. I personally like to add my favorite scents to this diffuser. It's very quiet and easy to use. Plus,the diffuser will not heat the oils, thus ensuring full benefits, as extreme heat can damage important constituents in the oil.

• Use with a humidifier. Put a tissue or small cloth, sprinkled with a few drops of oil, in front of the escaping steam. (Do not put essential oil in your humidifier. It will float on top of the water instead of rising with the water vapor and may cause damage to your humidifier.)

• Carefully pour hot water into a bowl and add a few drops of essential oil. Cover your head and bowl in a tent-like fashion with a towel. Breathe deeply and slowly.

• Put a drop of your chosen essential oil into the palm, rub palms together, cup palms over the nose (careful not to touch the face or eyes), inhale deeply 3 times.

tags: Essential Oil, How to use essential oils, how to inhale essential oils, thereapuetic grade essential oils

Use Castor Oil to Help with Under Eye Circles

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:29:32 EST

Arid indoor heat can cause the delicate skin under the eyes to dry out and become paper-thin," warns Marina I. Peredo, M.D., director of Spatique Medical Spa in Smithtown, New York. "This allows the bluish vessels to show through, creating dark circles." The solution: Gently dot castor oil under each eye twice daily. The oil's unsaturated fatty acids work as humectants (a substance that absorbs or helps another substance retain moisture) to instantly lock in moisture and plump skin, so the bluish vessels are less visible.

Source First for women January 23, 2012 issue.

Mindful Wellness Peppermint Chocolate Recipe

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:20:47 EST

Peppermint Chocolates

• 12oz. bag Dark Chocolate Chips
• 1/3 cup Coconut Oil
• 1-2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder

1. Melt coconut oil in double broiler, add dark chocolate chips and peppermint, stir until melted.
2. Spoon melted chocolate mixture onto wax or parchment paper. I've found using a tablespoon works well.
3. After chocolate has firmed put into container, store them in the fridge if the candy starts to soften at room temperature.

tags: Essential Oil Recipes, Essential Oil

Great Gift Ideas

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:20:38 EST

GREAT GIFT IDEAS:

1. Co-worker: Mug or teacup, Energizing Diffuser.

2. Child: Stuffed Bear, NasoPure to keep the colds away

3. Mom: Healthy Toes, Aztec Healing Clay

4. Dad care package: Large HealthyToes

5. Family: SpaMist Aromatherapy Diffuser

6. Man: Castor Oil Pack and Castor Oil

7. Couple: Jojoba and Lavender Essential Oil

8. Woman: Dry Skin Body Brush Kit

9. Gardener: Skin Exfoliating Gloves, Lavender Bath Salt

10. Sister-in-law: Rosemary Mint Soap, Jojoba and Lotion Applicator Brush

11. Friend: Crystal Clear CD

12. Man: Large Trigger Point Pillow. Helps ease neck and shoulder tension.

13. Teens: Jasmine Floral Water Spray and Tassi - Pull your hair back

14. Neighbor: Jar of Homemade Bath Salts

15. Friend: Reducing Stress Guided Imagery

16. Teacher: Hand Towels and Rosemary Mint with Rosemary Soap

17. Friend: Eve Blue Candle Diffuser

18. Athlete: Large Heartbeat Pillow

19. Cold & Flu Package : Good Book with Steam Inhaler and Rosemary or Tea Tree Essential Oil, Sinus Pillow

20. Man or Woman: Salt Lamp

21. Woman: Angel Pendent Necklace

22. College Student: 3 Part Guided Imagery CD

tags: Essential Oil, Dry Skin Brushing