How to Do It
After you have hopped into your hot shower (you need the steam), put the plug into the drain and put 3-8 drops of your essential oil(s) into the shower through the running water from above. Enjoy the steam for about 2 minutes or until you can't smell the essential oils anymore. Pull plug etc. You can do this either at the beginning or end of your shower.
Why this works (In a nutshell)
There are three ways that essential oils get into the body to affect it: The nose, the skin and the lungs. Essential oil molecules tend to be very small and are easily absorbed through the skin into the body where they have a therapeutic effect on different body systems. These molecules, being so small, are also easily aerosolized in steam so when you inhale they enter the lungs and thus into the body. In the nose, essential oils affect the limbic system, a part of the brain that affects emotions and physiologic responses such as blood pressure and heart rate.
So here you are standing in about 2 inches of water (skin), inhaling the steam (lungs, nose) enjoying the scents (nose) of the essential oils.
Some Suggested Blends
- 3 drops Eucalyptus and 5 Grapefruit: Great in the morning to perk up, clear the lungs and make the day seem more cheerful.
- 4 drops Eucalyptus and 4 Peppermint: Smells like Vicks Vapor Rub, great for colds and bronchitis.
- 2 drops Clary Sage, 3 drops Lavender and 3 drops Bergamot: Good for before bed and want a good night's sleep after having a bad day.
- 3 drops Rosemary, 2 drops Peppermint and 3 drops Lemon: Good for cold season and when you need to be alert, gets the mind going.
General Safety Tips
Never use essential oils undiluted on the skin. Always dilute essential oils.
Consult a qualified aromatherapist if you are pregnant or have a complex medical condition.
Use extreme caution when using essential oils on small children and use the safest and most gentle oils in the lowest dilutions.
If in doubt, consult a qualified aromatherapist.
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