Guest guest Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Greetings all! I have been hovering for quite awhile and have enjoyed the recent posts immensely. I am looking for suggestions on how to begin incorporating aromatherapy into my daily life. As a busy mother of two I need one thing to start doing daily that will get me hooked and then I'm more likely to go from there. I have a bunch of books, I even have some oils that I've used here and there. I'm a creature of strong habit; I just need to make them better ones. One thing that would probably be a real help is if I could find something to help me kick the winter blahs. It has been very grey where I live, I don't go many places (live in country and 2 young children), and I am also genetically predisposed to depression. I use everything that I know of to keep myself from falling over the edge, and I believe all things happen for a reason so this years persistent blahs mean I need a new method. All suggestions are greatly appreciated! Kathryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Kathryn, One thing that would probably be a real help is if I could find > something to help me kick the winter blahs. I would suggest Pink Grapefruit EO or some of the other citrus' that you like for example orange, lemon even lime. Neroli is one of my favorite but it is more$ than the others. Chris our list mum has all of these as well as many others on this list. Hope that helps some. Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hi Kathryn, One of my daily routines is my aromatherapy shower. I just can't seem to get going in the morning, so I keep a bottle of rosemary in my bathroom. I get the shower going and add a few drops of rosemary to the side of my tub before I get in. The rosemary is a great pick me up. I try to diffuse oils at least once a day. I live in the snowbelt near Cleveland and I *hate* winter! I don't work (outside my home) during the winter, so I get cabin fever real quick. I like to diffuse citrus oils. Peppermint is one of my favorites too. Another thing you can do is make up a room spray. Take a small spray bottle with distilled water and add some oils to it. I personally like a sweet orange, grapefruit, and lavender combo. Shake and spray around you and the room. Laura > I need one thing to start doing daily that will get me hooked and > then > I'm more likely to go from there. I have a bunch of books, I even > have > some oils that I've used here and there. I'm a creature of strong > habit; I just need to make them better ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 You add the drops to the side of your tub? This is interesting. I've often considered how I could get oils into my shower. I even considered trying to invent some kind of little attachment for the shower head, which of course, went nowhere since I am not inclined that way. So, the side of the tub... I guess I should give that a try. Susan H. bathroom. I get the shower going and add a few drops of rosemary to the side of my tub before I get in. The rosemary is a great pick me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hi Susan, Side of the tub is the quickest easiest way I have found. Last year I made some bath bombs with rosemary and used those in my shower. It worked very well. And I guess I am not the only one who thinks so because I recently saw a commercial for Vicks (I think) that used some kind of effervescent drop with eucalyptus to put in the shower when you have a cold. As far as the shower head, I know that I have seen some that you can buy that has a little cup on the bottom that you add eo's to and it diffuses it into your shower water. I think they were quite expensive, though. Laura On Sun, 5 Feb 2006 11:06:13 -0500 " Susan Harkins " <harkinsss writes: > You add the drops to the side of your tub? This is interesting. I've > often > considered how I could get oils into my shower. I even considered > trying to > invent some kind of little attachment for the shower head, which of > course, > went nowhere since I am not inclined that way. > > So, the side of the tub... I guess I should give that a try. > > Susan H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Side of the tub is the quickest easiest way I have found. Last year I made some bath bombs with rosemary and used those in my shower. It worked very well. And I guess I am not the only one who thinks so because I recently saw a commercial for Vicks (I think) that used some kind of effervescent drop with eucalyptus to put in the shower when you have a cold. ============I've seen the commercials -- and I was thinking of those when I responded. When you say bombs, are you talking about the formed compressed powered salts? I hadn't thought about that either -- I guess it works in the shower just like it would in the tub although you'd lose the fizzie stuff, but I don't care about that anyway. I use to make bath bags out of the large tea bags -- used a number of herbs and oils for the bath. I don't see why you couldn't use something like that in the shower as well, although I can't imagine the herbs would be of any use that way -- but the oils certainly would work Ok. I'm for the easiest route possible though, and if the side of the tub works, no reason to put a lot of extra work into it. Susan H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 , Laura Sarbach <macbach wrote: > > Hi Kathryn, > One of my daily routines is my aromatherapy shower. I just can't > seem to get going in the morning, so I keep a bottle of rosemary in my > bathroom. I get the shower going and add a few drops of rosemary to > the side of my tub before I get in. Laura: Thanks for the suggestion. I always wanted to do something in the morning with my shower. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 , Laura Sarbach <macbach wrote: > > Hi Susan, > Side of the tub is the quickest easiest way I have found. > Last year I made some bath bombs with rosemary and used those in my > shower. It worked very well. IN THE SHOWER???? Man am I missing things here? How do you keep it from just going down the drain? I must be dense tonight.(hey watch it no talking behind my back)...LOL Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi Barbara, I put it at the far end of the tub and it slowly disintegrated. As it disintegrated it filled the shower with the aroma. Yes, it does eventually end up going down the drain, but I have finished showers before it was completely dissolved. Laura IN THE SHOWER???? Man am I missing things here? How do you keep it from just going down the drain? I must be dense tonight.(hey watch it no talking behind my back)...LOL Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 , " macbach " <macbach wrote: > > Hi Barbara, > I put it at the far end of the tub and it slowly disintegrated. As it disintegrated it > filled the shower with the aroma. Thanks but now I have another question. I have a shower stall which I figure I could use but my question is do the oils discolour the walls since they are not the painted enamel the tubs are. I have seen oils discolour a lot of things. Also with it being a shower stall would direct contact with the oil via my feet be getting it neat? Oil and water from what I understand do not mix very well or do I even have to think this thought? I sure do appreciate the information. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 >Thanks but now I have another question. I have a shower stall which I >figure I could use but my question is do the oils discolour the walls >since they are not the painted enamel the tubs are. I have seen oils >discolour a lot of things. My tub is one of those fiberglass inserts and I have never had a problem with any staining. I have used rosemary, sweet orange, lavender, and eucalyptus. Those are all light oils though. If you are using a shower stall, I would put the oil on the wall where the water won't directly hit it or it will wash away quickly. >Also with it being a shower stall would direct contact with the oil via >my feet be getting it neat? Oil and water from what I understand do >not mix very well or do I even have to think this thought? As far as your feet, I would not worry. I am sure the water would dilute it very quickly. If you put it on the wall, it probably would evaporate before it ever gets near the floor. >I sure do appreciate the information. >Barbara No problem! I think everyone should start their day with an aromatic shower! : ) Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 > My tub is one of those fiberglass inserts and I have never had a problem with any staining. I have used rosemary, sweet orange, lavender, and eucalyptus. Those are all light oils though. > If you are using a shower stall, I would put the oil on the wall where the water won't directly hit it or it will wash away quickly. Thank you so much Laura and the rest ....tomorrow will be a wonderful morning. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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