| Now, isn't it funny that things we do for 'health' have | | | | or CAT scans), computer monitors and televisions, and |
| the side-benefit of improving beauty? | | | | UV exposure from frequent air travel. |
| Here's two great suggestions for general health AND | | | | Baking Soda & Sea Salt - A hot bath with equal |
| beauty - and ones I will swear by! | | | | parts of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and sea |
| 1) Dry skin brushing - The skin-brushing itself will change | | | | salt assists in Detoxification from exposure to heavy |
| the health of your whole body. Circulation, skin | | | | metals and radiation. It is also beneficial for cleansing |
| softness and quality, skin infections and irritations, whole | | | | the auric field and for soothing itchy skin. Sea salt is |
| body freshness, treatment of cellulite, your level of | | | | recommended, as opposed to rock salt or common |
| stimulation, the prevention of colds, and you personal | | | | table salt, which are depleted of nourishing Minerals. |
| rejuvenation are all areas of improvement you can | | | | Hydrogen Peroxide - Adding hydrogen peroxide to |
| look for, when you make it to a regular habit. | | | | bathwater increases oxygen available to the body. |
| What brush to use? Well, even though there are | | | | One of the reasons rain feels so refreshing is because |
| 'specialty' skin brushes sold for 60 bucks and more | | | | the moisture (H2O) in the air picks up an extra |
| (eye roll) I've found that a normal natural bristle brush - | | | | molecule of oxygen (O2) as it interacts with ozone |
| made by Goody and available at any drug store, | | | | (O3) in the atmosphere, and as the raindrops fall they |
| WalMart, Target or Kmart - works JUST as well. Don't | | | | contain an abundance of this natural hydrogen |
| get caught up in the marketing!!!! | | | | peroxide (H2O2). When hydrogen peroxide is added to |
| The best instructions I've found on how to dry skin | | | | bathwater, the extra molecule of oxygen is released. |
| brush are from | | | | The famous healing waters of Lourdes, in France, |
| How to Dry Brush (Easy, Fast Instructions): | | | | contain concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. |
| 1) Begin with your feet and brush vigorously in circular | | | | Hydrogen peroxide baths often leave the body feeling |
| motions. | | | | alert and revitalized, like spending a day in the fresh |
| 2) Continue brushing up your legs. | | | | country air. This gentle bath is Antibacterial, Antiviral |
| 3) Proceed to your hands and arms. | | | | and cleansing to the emotional and energetic bodies. It |
| 4) Brush your entire back and abdomen area, | | | | is believed to be helpful in eliminating some chemicals |
| shoulders and neck. | | | | and some radiation from body tissues. It has been |
| 5) Use circular counter-clockwise strokes on the | | | | found to be a good support during chemotherapy. |
| abdomen. | | | | Apple Cider Vinegar - Apple cider vinegar baths |
| 6) Lightly brush the breasts. | | | | restore a natural pH to the skin and hair, as well as |
| 7) Brush upwards on the back and down from the | | | | rejuvenate and build up the body's resistance. This |
| neck. Better yet, have a friend, spouse or family | | | | bath helps restore acid mantle protection to the skin, |
| member brush your back. | | | | which is lost from swimming and from routine use of |
| After brushing, take a hot shower with Soap (about | | | | Soaps on the skin. Thus, apple cider vinegar baths help |
| three minutes in duration), followed by a 10-20 second | | | | combat "unfriendly" bacteria, fungal overgrowth, and |
| cold rinse. Repeat this procedure three times. If the hot | | | | are helpful with vaginal and Bladder Infections. |
| cold showers are too extreme, a warm shower can | | | | Apple cider vinegar baths are soothing to the skin, |
| be used. Follow the shower with a rubdown with either | | | | alleviating itchiness, poison ivy and sunburn discomfort. |
| a sponge or towel to remove dead skin. | | | | As with all hot baths, it causes the pores to open and |
| 2) Now, once a week, follow your dry skin brushing | | | | aids in general systemic Detoxification. Apple cider |
| with this instead of with a shower....A detox bath. | | | | vinegar contains potassium, phosphorus, natural sodium, |
| My first question about these were...."HUH? What | | | | magnesium, natural fluoride, iron, silicon, sulfur, and other |
| FOR????" So, here's what for: | | | | trace Minerals which are nourishing to the skin. |
| Detox baths are a simple and valuable adjunct to | | | | Now for the bath recipe: |
| normal self-care health maintenance. They can be | | | | Fill the tub with water |
| very helpful in facilitating the elimination of Toxins that | | | | * 1/2 cup sea salt |
| are released into systemic Circulation by massage and | | | | * 1/2 cup of baking soda |
| bodywork therapies, as well as encouraging the | | | | * 1/2 cup of Epsom salt |
| ongoing immune and eliminative functions of the skin. | | | | * 1/2 cup of peroxide |
| Best of all, baths are enjoyable and relaxing -- | | | | * 1 cup of apple cider vinegar |
| medicine that "tastes good." | | | | * 20 drops of Oregano oil (optional) |
| Epsom salts baths provide a broad spectrum cleanser, | | | | Add to bath water, stir until dissolved. Bathe in water |
| clearing lymphatic congestion, removing some heavy | | | | for at least 20 minutes |
| metals (mercury, lead, aluminum, arsenic), and | | | | Do this routine for one month and I guarantee you will |
| eliminating residual radiation from medical tests (X-rays | | | | not only feel better, you will look better! |