The holidays can bring on a deep down ache in your bones, can’t they?
Before you reach for a bottle of pills or alcohol, think of simple and wholesome ways to relieve that deep down tired feeling.
The woman of the house is the most prone to suffer post holiday fatigue. Please, if you don’t need a bit of nurturing today, then find someone near and dear to you who does, and make sure she takes care of herself.
Ten years ago, when I first began my struggle with auto immune disease, I was forever looking for pain relief that was natural and wouldn’t knock me out.
I was taking a class on the weekends with a group of women from my daughters’ school. The subject of pain relief came up and one of the ladies suggested I try a hot bath with plenty of Epsom Salt.
It seemed a bit too simplistic to possibly help with the extreme pain that I had been coping with, but hey, I would have tried anything at that point.
You would not believe the amount of pain that you can soak away in 20 minutes!
You need to use 2 full cups of Epsom Salts, or any type of bath salts really. It’s an extra special treat to add essential oils to the mix.
Light a candle or your favorite incense. Turn on some soft music. Soak away pain and worries for 20 minutes.
You will lower your pain level significantly without taking a drug that is hard on your liver and will contribute to heart failure.
So go soak your head! It really is great advice!
Water therapy is truly amazing, simple and effective.
Keep your head under the water for as much of the 20 minute soak as you can possibly handle. That is how you get the biggest benefit.
My family knows how I feel about a good soak in the tub and got me the perfect gift this year.
Look for Dr. Teal’s Lavender Epsom Salt Soaking Solution and Therapeutic Bath & Body at a store near you. I’m telling you, it is heaven in a tub!
When you lower your pain level, you can get a much more restful sleep. The quality of your sleep has everything to do with your fatigue level.
Never underestimate the power of sleep. It is pure healing magic!
Happy soaking and sweet dreams!
Hope your Christmas was cozy and happy, and that you bring in the New Year surrounded by those you love.
Many blessings,
Carrie Tucker, RCP
The Life Breath Coach
Heart Failure Solutions
PS– Remember everyday:
- Relax and Release tension
- Exhale Slowly
- Be active in a way that adds joy to your life
Plus pure water ~whole foods~sunshine~and laughter
I enjoyed the article. I’ll have to pass it along to a couple of friends who struggle with sleep issues.
You are so right about sleep being “pure healing magic.” Sleep is definitely underappreciated and very much needed. Recent studies show a direct connection between too little sleep and getting colds! The hard part for caregivers, though, can be getting the time to get the sleep. We’ll definitely have to keep working on that! 🙂
Hi Kaye,
Glad you enjoyed the article and hope it helps your friends. After soaking, I find it impossible to stay awake! 🙂
Many blessings,
Carrie
Hi MadMadMargo,
So glad to hear that you dropped everything when you realized you needed a bit of self care! Too often, everyone else comes first. When you really nurture yourself, you have SO much more to give.
I’ve had to soak my head repeatedly, but hey, whatever it takes! 🙂 Those kids just wore me out this year. We had so much fun!
Many blessings,
Carrie
The title of this post really hit home with me. You have offered some great advice – I’m going to soak right now.
Happy New Year!
Hi Ladybeams,
I have never read about this tip anywhere, but heard about it from my Grandma, my mom, and many other Auntie type friend for many years. Those great old tips have been around forever cuz they work!
Go soak your head, you’ll feel great!
Many blessings,
Carrie
Thanks for this post. I have seen quite a lot of info on epsom salts for different things, but wasn’t quite sure whether to believe it or not. It’s nice to see a real live testimony.
Aloha Mckay K,
Hope your holidays have been special! It has been an interestingly exciting year, hasn’t it!?
Many blessings,
Carrie
Thanks for the reminder. I think we who suffer with chronic-illnesses tend to forget about the natural pain remedies. We get so used to reaching for the pill bottle.
A relaxing Epsom Salt soak is a wonderful pain reliever.Thanks for the Vick’s Vapor Rub on the bottom of the feet tip.
I read about your tip on Angelview’s site. Have a wonderful year! This one has been interestingly exciting.