I
found a few recipes for this on Pinterest and decided to give it a try. My
allergies have been killing me the last couple of days and I have not been able
to sleep well.
So
figured tonight would be the perfect night to try it out and hopefully get some
much needed rest. A hot bath usually relaxes me and this should take the
relaxation level up a couple of notches.
From
what I have read, sweating it the body's natural way of ridding toxins and
since I really don’t like to do too much to make me sweat, a HOT bath is just
what I need right now.
DETOX BATH MIX RECIPE
2
cups Epsom Salt (I used lavender scented since it was what I had) - helps make
you sweat, reduces inflammation, relieves muscle aches, found in most bath
salts
1 cup
Baking Soda - highly alkaline, helps balance an overly acidic system,
neutralize any chemicals that may be in your water and softens the water.
1 cup
Sea Salt - helps leach out toxins, soothes open sores or blemishes
1/3 c
Ground Ginger - increases circulation, opens pores, also makes you sweat
Mix
all dry ingredient and store in an air tight container. I used a 1 quart mason
jar.
HOW TO USE
Draw a
hot bath, as hot as you can stand it and add 2 cups Detox Mix and 1 cup of
apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar: helps restore the acid-alkaline
balance in your body, helpful for acne, softens skin. The hotter the water, the
more you will sweat! CAUTION: Don’t make it hotter than you can stand. I
usually start off really warm, and then continue to warm the water by adding
more hot water.
Hang
the DO NOT DISTURB sign on the bathroom door, light a few scented candles, put
on some soothing music and then immerse yourself in the water. Lean back onto
your bath pillow or a place a rolled hand towel behind your head and relax. Try
to get the as much of your body as you can down into the water. Breathe deeply
and RELAX! Soak for at LEAST 20 minutes.
Once
you are done soaking, drain the water and get out of the tub very slowly! Don’t
get up too quickly, you may feel a little light headed, even dizzy. This is
normal and will go away. Turn on the shower and quickly rinse off with cool
water.
DO
NOT use harsh soaps or shampoos, your pores are open and any chemicals that are
found in those products will absorb into your body.
Use
natural moisturizer like shea butter or coconut oil. Remember, not to use
anything with perfumes, dyes or chemicals. I usually do not dry off completely,
this way the oil will seal in the moisture in my skin.
Because
you have done a lot of sweating, it is important to rehydrate yourself, so
drink lots of water. Do this before and after you take your detox bath. It is
also a good idea eat immediately before or after taking a detox bath as well.
By
the time you finish your bath, you will be ready to settle down for a good
night’s sleep!
