natural health

Oatmeal-lavender bath ball

by amaryllisturman

Saturday Night Shenanigans!!!

My cuz and I were painting 🖼 and she was talking about a skin issue her son has. I decided to make her a oatmeal-lavender bath ball 🛁 Both oatmeal and lavender are naturally soothing for skin. Apricot oil is a natural moisturizer and has helped me with my eczema.

In the midst of making it, I thought to take a few pictures to share with you all.

I didn’t measure anything. I mixed about 1/4 cup apricot oil with 15 drops @youngliving lavender essential oil. Then poured that into about 2 cups of @quaker old fashion oats. Mixed until all oats are coated.

Spooned half of mixture into a pantyhose (you can use cheesecloth or something permeable like a giant tea bag).

Secure end so that the oats don’t leak out. Easy peasy 😁 Now when lil man gets his next bath, he will soak and have some relief!

Linen Spray the Natural Way

by amaryllisturman

I love good smelling stuff!

Unfortunately for me, most of the scented products available on the market have a lot of synthetic chemicals in them which make it difficult for me to breathe.

Thankfully, I have my Young Living pure essential oils. Making my own linen spray is easy and does not cause me to have any adverse respiratory reactions. I consider that to be a win-win situation 😊

For my bed sheets, I used lavender and orange and I called the mix “Sweet Dreams”.

Side note, I had 2 happy dreams last night. Was it the linen spray? Maybe 😊

While you can make a variety of linen and room sprays based on your personal scent preferences, the base is the same.

Linen/Room Spray

1 tablespoon Vodka or Rubbing alcohol

3 tablespoons Distilled water

20-35 drops essential oil (start with a little to determine what you like)

I used 25 drops lavender & 15 drops orange

Essential Oils for Winter Time

by amaryllisturman

During wintertime, the cold weather affects our bodies in different ways. For example, this is the time when a lot of people get sick. Others are dealing with emotional issues related to the shorter days. And another common problem is dry skin.

Here are some essential oils that can help your body deal with whatever issues that may arise.

Lavender

  • Great for skin health
  • Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
  • Able to soothe irritated skin

Oregano

  • Has antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial properties
  • Powerful immune boosting properties
  • Strengthen your immune system

Lemon

  • Has antibacterial properties
  • Helps boost energy
  • Supports alleviate sad feelings

Eucalyptus Radiata

  • Has antimicrobial properties
  • Great for respiratory health

Frankincense

  • Has immune boosting properties
  • Helps to improve your mood
  • Supports balancing emotions

 

Wintertime Diffuser Recipes

Warm Relaxing by Fire: 2 drops Frankincense + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Cinnamon

Be Well: 3 drops Thieves + 2 drops Lemon

Super Immunity Booster: 3 drops Thieves + 1 drop Frankincense + 1 drop Oregano

Uplifting your Mood: 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Eucalyptus Radiata