Melt Muscle Stress, Tension and Muscle Pain

June 5th, 2007 CarrieRusso

Sciatica and lower back pain are common complaints among pregnant women and many others. Use this mixture on the back and body for a natural stress reducing cure to body pains.

50 ml Jojoba
2 drops Jasmine
5 drops Mandarin Red
1 drop Rosemary
1 drop Juniper

Massage the lower back and other parts of the body or use the blend for a warm compress.



Treat Post-partum Depression Naturally

June 5th, 2007 CarrieRusso

Raging hormones and life changes are common causes of post-partum depression. While depression should be treated by a doctor or health care practitioner, here is a great way to ease the symptoms:

100 ml Jojoba
4 drops Jasmine
5 drops Clary Sage
5 drops Rose Geranium
8 drops Bergamot



Tame Toddler Tantrums

June 5th, 2007 CarrieRusso

We have to remember that one day our toddlers won’t be toddlers anymore and we’ll be over this phase. Try dropping these oils on a diffuser stone in the toddlers room and around the house to help tone down the tantrums.

2 drops Lavender fine oil
2 drops Mandarin Red



Lactation Stimulation

June 5th, 2007 CarrieRusso

Increasing milk production is a common concern for some women. Up your production with this simple recipe.

5 ml Evening primrose
5 ml Calendula
10 ml Sweet Almond
2 drops Coriander
2 drops Fennel
1 drop Rose
3 drops Lavender Fine
1 drop Carrot seed



Sitz Bath Recipe

June 5th, 2007 CarrieRusso

Sitz baths are a wonderful way to soothe and heal the delicate skin of the perineal area.

250 grams Dead sea salt
3 drops Rose geranium
2 drops Blue Chamomile
2 drops Lavender extra
1 drop Rose

Take a sitz bath with 1-2 spoons of the salt 2 times a day to help heal the birth wounds.

Salt for my wounds? Yes, adding sea salt to the bath water helps make the water closer to own bodies water content. (Ever tasted your tears? They are salty.)