Detox baths (Home Spa)– My healing secrets revealed! – PART 20

MILK BATH - Rejuvenating, Cleansing, exfoliating

Milk Powder (any brand) - 200GM - $3

   (You can add Cocoa powder or any essential oil of your choice as well)

Soak Time: 30- 40 MIN

(once IN 2 weeks)

My Rating : ★★★★✩

Milk baths are amazing! Milk baths go all the way back to the Cleopatra era. She was known for her 'exquisite' skin. Milk baths are very good for the skin. It also makes it smooth & soft. It is best to use powder milk though. Plus it's less expensive. You don't necessarily need gallons and gallons of the real milk. Get the milk powder! And just pour a good amount under the running water to get it diluted... And just soak and relax! They make your skin insanely soft.

How to take Milk Bath

First, get into the bath. Take a shower, rinsing the dirt and grime out of your hair and body. Fill up the tub with hot water (whatever suits your body temperature). Pour a few cups of milk into the bath (Depending on how much you fill the tub up with, but if you have a normal sized tub, I'd recommend 3 cups of milk) Just sit in the tub for a while, atleast 30-40  minutes.

This bath will exfoliate your skin. It will get rid of the dead skin cells and help clean some blackheads. It will help lock the moisture into your skin. Take one twice a week for about 3 weeks and you will start to notice a difference in your skin!

You can also add a cup of Cocoa powder into this bath. Not only is it beneficial to the skin, it helps stabilize your mood by initiating serotonin release. It is very rejuvenating and helps you feel more at peace, happy and relaxed.

Detox baths (Home Spa)– My healing secrets revealed! – PART 19

BURDOCK ROOT + ANGELICA ROOT BATH - Rejuvenating, anti-ageing, aromatherpeutic

Burdock Root : 100gm - $2 (lasts for 5 baths)

Angelica Root: 100gm - $3 (lasts for 5 baths)

 

Burdock Root

Burdock Root is my favorite herb as it rids the body of excess water weight. The root is said to help strengthen and beautify hair, stop dandruff, and combat hair loss. Burdock root is a famous detoxifying agent in simple words, a gentle blood purifier and liver cleanser. Its diuretic effect helps the kidneys quickly filter impurities from the blood. 

 

Angelica Root

Angelica contains nutrients that contain anti-aging, anti-septic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help treat skin conditions naturally. It helps treat and soothe skin naturally by hydrating and softening the skin while relieving the inflammation and killing any harmful bacteria. Angelica root are perfect for anyone with dry, dull and dehydrated skin; bringing a youthful, hydrated glow. It also cleanses the hair without stripping the colors or natural oils resulting in clean and silky locks you’ll fall in love with.

How to take Burdock Root+Angelica Root bath

Taking a detox bath with burdock and Angelica root facilitates the body to expel uric acid, in addition to helping in clearing rashes and cleansing boils. Add a handful of Burdock  and Angelica Root to two quarts of water and boil it for about 30 minutes. Subsequently, filter the liquid and add it to a bathtub filled with tolerable hot water. You can purchase these roots from stores selling herbal products and health foods. You can also buy them at the Chinatown markets in your city. All Chinese shops sell the herbs I have been writing about.

Once the bath is made, it is best to get in and soak for as long as possible. I always try to soak in this bath for an hour so the nutrients from herbs have the time to soak deep beneath the pores of the skin to help cleanse, nourish, moisten and soften skin.

Benefits of Burdock Root+Angelica Root bath

• Promotes healthy skin


• Aids in blood cleansing


• Supports liver detoxification


• Encourages healthy digestion


• Helps reduce water retention

The range of herbal preparation that can be blended for an exquisite bathing experience are endless. You can also experiment by using other herbs to make your bath absolutely divine!

Detox baths (Home Spa)– My healing secrets revealed! – PART 18

TULSI (HOLY BASIL) BATH - Rejuvenating, anti-ageing, aromatherpeutic

Tulsi( Holy Basil)- 500gm- $1

   (You can either use just Tulsi or also add mix of herbs like peppermint, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves or any herb of your choice depending on the availability. Always good to experiment!)

Soak Time: 30- 40 MIN

(once a week)

My Rating : ★★★★✩

Holy basil, commonly known as ‘Tulsi’, is a common sight in most of the Indian households where it is usually worshipped. It is highly antibiotic, disinfectant, anti bacterial and anti fungal in nature. Apart from repairing damages done by the free radicals, Vitamin C and other anti oxidants in Tulsi can minimize the stress induced by these oxidants. They soothe nerves, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation and reduce stress. Basil also has an energizing aromatherapy effect and also helps to retain youth and avoid aging.

How to take a Holy Basil Bath

Boil 2-3 handful of dried or fresh basil leaves in water in a pot. The sweet aroma of Tulsi is released when the herb is boiled for 15-20 min. Remove from heat and strain. Add to bathtub and relax.

The hot bath will open the pores, loosen debris and allow for a deep skin cleaning, leaving the skin feeling soft and refreshed. I love sweating in the bath because it expels water from body and reduces bloating. This induced sweating also helps eliminate the toxins that can cause harm. More importantly the skin feels younger and fresh.

Bathing in Tulsi not only clears up acne and blemishes, but also makes the skin complexion visibly brighter and instantly smoother. If you have let down your hair in the bathtub your hair will also absorb the medicinal qualities of tulsi.

So enjoy the medicinal properties of this herb you can find in your backyard and soak in a long bath. It is cleansing physically and spiritually! All the herbs that I use in my bath have a spiritual significance. Some herbs ward off evil and negative energies, some bring luck, love and good fortune. It may sound funny but its true. These herbs do have a magical quality and that is why our ancestors have used them in all religious rituals and other auspicious purposes. I have always felt the magical energy whenever I bathe in these herbs. The soul feels cleansed not just the body. More on that soon!

Detox baths ( Home Spa)– My healing secrets revealed! – PART 17

FRENCH CELTIC SEA SALT BATH- Rejuvenating, Cleansing, Detoxing

200GM - $5

Once a month

   (You can add Epsom salts or any essential oil of your choice as well)

Soak Time: 30- 40 MIN

(once a week)

My Rating : ★★★★✩

I take detox baths simply for common sense reasons:  we live in a toxic world and eat foods that contain toxins.

A good way to measure how toxic you really are is by seeing how you handle these baths and the length of time you can stay in tub.  I use very hot water but that's ONLY because I have been detoxing for a very long time now. Every single day for the past 10 months! 

As a beginner, use warm water and start off slow, maybe alternate days. In the beginning you should feel some effects but these effects are only temporary and are signs that the detox is working. The more you do these baths the better you will feel in the long run. So don’t give up when you start feeling dizzy or unwell. Just take shorter baths and increase the time eventually. Once your body is into the routine of detoxing, daily detox baths would help to heal. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Celtic sea salt has the honor of being the is 100% natural, most flavorful and healthiest of all the available sea salts. The last remaining Celtic salt flats are in Brittany, France. Nearly eighty vital nutrients and minerals can be found in the tiny, gray crystals of celtic sea salt providing the body with a healthy dose of electrolytes and energy.

The natural minerals in this salt have been used traditionally for years to promote healthy, smooth, soft and more youthful looking skin. In addition they are said to purge the skin of impurities resulting in a clean, radiant glow.

Sea salt soaks are very therapeutic and beneficial to our bodies and minds. Seriously, if any of you have trouble going to sleep, have rigidity in your muscles, you need to try this. It certainly did helps me relax and makes me feel younger and healthier! These baths especially feel great after a strenuous exercise or after am back from my swim. It feels so wonderful to soak in hot water and relax those strained muscles.

A must try! Happy detoxing!

Hair Care/Color, the natural way!

I wish I had gone natural years ago. Since the beginning of year 2013 I'm such a different person after going NATURAL, albeit a little too late. I feel so much better inside and out and have a much positive outlook on life. I blame the chemical onslaught on our bodies for how we behave, and positive steps yield positive results!

I look at an active lifestyle, clean eating and using all-natural products as the ultimate health insurance. When you live a processed and chemical-free lifestyle, you're taking full control of the quality of your life. Most personal care products – from shampoos, conditioners and hair dyes to delicate and wickedly expensive face creams contain a virtual mine field of dangerous chemicals.

I'm in the process of trying to transition away from most of these products. After some trial and error I am now doing a few things that I'm happy with.

The first being, how I wash my hair or color it. Here are a few ways I color/condition my hair regularly. Do it yourself at home with natural herbs and products found in your kitchen cabinet. Go natural if you are cutting costs. You will actually do yourself a favor!

How to Lighten hair:

Mind you. These ingredients will not give you a blonde tint or last long. This will make your hair a few shades lighter than the original color but the difference is noticeable and beautiful. The color fades after every wash so if you don’t like the look you don’t have to wait long to try below ingredients to see what suits your hair best! All these ingredients worked perfectly well for my hair.

Honey   ★★★★✩

- really works well for black hair. 

It conditions the hair and releases a mild amount of hydrogen peroxide when diluted to lighten hair without damaging it. Mix the 2 spoons honey and 6 spoons conditioner and apply to hair. Let it sit for as long as you want( 30-60min). Rinse.

Cinnamon powder ★★★★✩

-works well for brown hair

Stir together conditioner and a good amount of cinnamon. Apply to the hair and put a shower cap over it. Let it sit for 30-60min. Shampoo and rinse.

Apple cider vinegar  ★★★★★

-works wonders on my hair!

Rinse hair with half a cup of vinegar mixed with a litre of water. This will only work over a long period of time. Apple cider vinegar  works best and is better for your hair as it’s a wonderful conditioner. I do this once a week for good results.

How to Darken hair:

The color usually is temporary lasting for about 2 weeks and fades out after every wash. I am not a henna fan although it does give my hair a nice burgundy tint and makes it bouncy. Try the below simple ingredients.

Tea(black) ★★★✩✩

-adds shine, prevents hair fall 

Boil water and put a teabag(any flavor) in as usual, allow to cool and then use it as a rinse. Let it sit in your hair for 15 minutes or so. It is recommended that the rinse is repeated between 3-6 times before rinsing it out with water.  

Beetroot ★★★★✩

- One of the best colors. 

It gives an auburn tint to your hair which will shine as highlights in sun. Boil beetroot in water till it becomes half of the original volume and use it as a rinse.

Cocoa powder + Coffee powder ★★★★★

– amazing brown shiny tint! awesome color, shine and bounce! – MY PERSONAL FAVORITE!!

After brewing 6 spoonful of coffee I mix the coffee decauction, little conditioner and 6 spoonful of cocoa powder to make a paste. I apply the paste on my hair evenly and wait for 40-60 min and then rinse. This makes the hair smell delicious! The caffeine keeps me excited and hyper all day long making my day very productive and a happy one.  Do this twice a month and you can see the hair color darken.

Other herbs that darken the hair are rosemary and sage. I usually brew a tea out of these herbs and rinse my hair. But I find that using these herbs in my hair oil works better for me. It helps in hair growth and darkening the hair. Trying to fight the greys and old age. After all I turn 30, next month!

How to Condition hair:

Eggs ★★★★★

– just amazing!

Egg is full of protein and nutrition. It will be best that u massage it on scalp for few mins and leave it on hair for about 20 mins. Use as many depending on the length of your mane. You may dislike its smell but result will be worth it! My hair fall situation is now under total control not to mention how beautiful it looks! Twice a month and your hair will shine blinding others!

Apple cider Vinegar ★★★★★

Use as above - best conditioner ever!

For luscious hair growth:

Hair oil herbal mix: ★★★★★

Hair shines, grows, bounces!

Mix Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, lavendar, chamomile, or other herbs available of your choice in your regular oil. I oil my hair once a week and leave it on for 5-6 hours. I  love the way my hair feels after wash.. Smooth, bouncy and shiny hair! I have been using Dabur amla kesh tel for the past 28 years! I fill the bottle with all these herbs and use the oil for months!

Glycerin ★★★★★

 – really works wonders!  My second favorite!

My hair feels smoother shinier and luscious! Hair actually grows in length!

My new-found love! I use 10 drops of glycerin in a mug full of water and rinse my hair slowly and let it stay wet for 10-15 min. Then wash it. The hair is moisturized and looks fuller. Hair actually grows longer than usual, no kidding! It prevents split ends and keeps hair hydrated. Just don’t over use glycerin because it might get sticky and messy. Once or twice a month is ideal.

NOTE: The results will be different on each person. The colors blend and look natural. Usually these colors last about two weeks.

Get ready for the best change of your life! GO NATURAL!