Caregivers, massage therapists, physical therapists and families can create their own massage oil based on the current health issues of the client. Massage stroke: One motion, downward or upward. Circular in the abdomen. Top base oil (90% of the mixture): coconut oil, avocado oil, apricot oil, castor oil and almond oil Top essential oils (5-10%Continue reading “Massage oil tips”
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DIY Vapor Rub
DIY Vapor Rub Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil, coconut oil, or almond oil 2 TBSP beeswax pastilles (level, not heaping) 20 drops of eucalyptus oil (use only 4 drops for use on babies and young children) 20 drops peppermint oil (substitute 4 drops for essential oil for use on babies and small children) 10 drops rosemary oil (omit for use on babies and smallContinue reading “DIY Vapor Rub”
Massage oil of lemon grass, rosemary and grapefruit oil (as base) for arthritis pain
My 81 yr mom has severe arthritis that she cannot walk. I massaged her body with oil consisting of a base of grapefruit oil and added essential oils of lemon grass (kills germs) and rosemary oil (Vitamin C rich). Lemongrass essential oil is used as aromatherapy to relieve muscle pain, externally to kill bacteria, wardContinue reading “Massage oil of lemon grass, rosemary and grapefruit oil (as base) for arthritis pain”
Coconut oil, ground ginger, ground cayenne pepper, ground turmeric, grapeseed oil as anti-arthritis balm for pain relief
Pain relief in a cream I was searching for an anti-arthritis pain relief in a cream, balm or oil at a drugstore last night and I could not find one with ginger. My mom loves the effect of ginger balm when she massage her aching body at age 78. DIY anti-arthritis balm So, here isContinue reading “Coconut oil, ground ginger, ground cayenne pepper, ground turmeric, grapeseed oil as anti-arthritis balm for pain relief”
Sore muscles herbal remedy
Grandma Claudia would mix gas, ginger, salt, garlic and other herbs to massage her aching body. My mom would use apricot oil, coconut oil and add other herbs like ginger, mint to the mix. Here is another way of preparing an herbal remedy for sore muscles. When fighting against winter’s workload try these homemade herbalContinue reading “Sore muscles herbal remedy”