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Natural
Sleep - How To Use A Warm Bath
Warm
Bath
A warm bath an hour or more before bed may help you relax and
feel drowsy. It is important that you don't have your bath right
before bed as the warm water will raise your body temperature
and have an arousing effect on you rather than a sedating one.
You need to allow time for your body temperature to lower by
bedtime while still remaining relaxed and peaceful.
The warm water will affect your circulatory system and ease
your body into restfulness as well as alleviate tension.
Try adding to the mood of your bath by creating a serene atmosphere:
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Place candles around the bathtub.
• Keep the lighting low.
• Burn your favorite incense.
• Listen to relaxing music.
Add herbs to your bath to induce relaxation.
Tie the herbs in a bag and suspend the bag under the hot water
while the bath is filling. Soak in the bath and enjoy the aroma
of the herbs.
The following herbs are recommended for a relaxing
bath:
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Chamomile
• Lavender
• Lime flower
• Mint
• Passion flower
Use aroma therapy oils to promote a relaxing
bath. Add four or five drops of the essential oil to your warm
bath after the water has been turned off. The following essential
oils are recommended:
•
Chamomile
• Hops
• Lavender
• Neroli
• Rose
• Vetiver
• Ylang-ylang
Try the following recipe for bath powder and
add it to the warm water as the bath is filling. The combination
of honey, milk, and lavender will soothe and relax you.=
Milk and Honey Bath
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup liquid honey
• 3 cups powdered milk
• Lavender buds
Preparation:
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Keep the mixture in a tightly sealed jar. Scoop out a generous
amount of the milk bath and dissolve in warm water.
The goal of a warm bath is to relax you, easing
tension and stress. Try adding it to your bedtime routine using
a variety of herbs and essential oils.
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