Sometimes I get a serious case of the Mondays. You know those days, they follow a long hard work week that are ended in a weekend full of activities only to start all over again on Monday. Add in a sinus infection and a visit from Aunt Flo and you get one cranky crunchy peach.
That's when Mr Peach so sweetly and gently suggests I take a nice warm bath. Honestly, I would love to take one every day, but let's be serious, who has time for that?
So why draw a detox bath? Let's face it, toxins are basically everywhere these days from our tap water and beauty products to our homes and cell phones. The EPA even estimates that the average American has residue from over 400 toxic compounds in their body at any given time. Ugh, no wonder we can get so grumpy! Four hundred toxic compounds? Gross!
Epsom salt - helps muscles and nerves function properly, reduces inflammation, improves circulation, flushes toxins, improves nutrient absorption
Bentonite clay - absorbs toxins, repairs damaged cells, balances the body's pH, removes mercury, strengthens the immune system, helps rid the body of allergens
Lavender essential oil - calming and relaxing, soothes skin irritations, eases muscle tension
At the end of the day when you're feeling extra toxic and bogged down draw yourself a warm bath. Sprinkle in 1 cup epsom salt, 1/2 cup bentonite clay, and 10 drops lavender essential oil into the water and mix with your hands. Turn off the lights, light up your favorite all natural candle, tune your iPod to some vintage Nickel Creek, and slip into your bath for 20 minutes.
After you allow the toxins to float down the drain be careful getting out of the tub, you may feel slightly light headed from the detox process. Make sure to rinse off before going to bed. Wake up the next morning refreshed and a lot less grumpy.
Ahhh. Now that's much better.
P.S. All the clay may not completely dissolve into your bath so be sure to rinse out your tub afterwards.
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