Life is full of “things we need to do”. It is easy to get caught up in the busyness of just being busy. Take time for yourself, celebrate all that you have accomplished. Give yourself a little time to relax and replenish so you can continue to give. Next time you are out at the store add these three ingredients (Epsom salt, baking soda and pure peppermint oil) to mix up a little relaxation at home.
Peppermint Foot Soak
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 10 -15 drops pure peppermint oil
Mix all ingredients tighter in a bowl and store in an airtight jar in a dark cool place. To use add ¼ cup of the Peppermint Soak with 6 cups of warm water and soak your feet for 15-20 minutes. Pat feet dray with a towel and enjoy your refreshed, relaxed and softer feet.
Natural pain reliever at work, here is what each ingredient does.
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is a pure mineral. It is used in many bath salt remedies to relieved sore muscles. It also helps with ‘detoxing’. Epsom salt is believed to draw out toxines from the body.
Peppermint essential oil is antibacterial and anti-fungal, making your feet clean and smell good. This natural oil is also great for aromatherapy and stress relief.
Baking Soda helps to neutralize acid and alkaline regulating pH levels, detoxing and cleansing the body as well as assisting in keeping the salts from sticking together and clumping.
*I love ingredients that can multitask and work well in many areas, here are a few other uses for Peppermint oil:
Reduce Headaches: Massage a few drops of peppermint oil around the temples, the base of the skull and along the hairline. This will help decrease tension.
Non-toxic Household Cleaner: Mix with vinegar and water to make an efficient, all purpose cleaner.
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 32 oz. (1 quart) water
- 1/4 tsp. to 1/2 tsp. peppermint essential oil
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