Springtime Treats For Your Body
By Donna Hart

Bursts of color from spring bulbs, cherry blossoms galore and fresh green growth everywhere... these are all the welcoming signs that spring has sprung. You may be experiencing this energy as increased enthusiasm to get things done. You want to do a million different things... But wait, your body is not cooperating! Even though we (spirit) want to move fast our body needs to catch up from the seasonal change from winter to spring. Here are some tips to help the body acclimate:

1. Chinese medicine says the new rising spring energy particularly affects the liver and gall bladder. Cut out fried and sugary foods. To cleanse the liver: for one month, increase water intake, drink fresh citrus and vegetable juices and take a garlic supplement daily, this should be sufficient to flush your liver.

2. Next cleanse your colon with Colon Ease, a product available from www.herbalhealer.com. This will insure that your body will release any accumulated toxins from the winter. This product is very gentle and effective. Make sure you drink plenty of water.

3. Give to your body with simple at home spa treatments:

Muscle Soak
Draw a warm bath and add 1 cup Epsom salt, 1 cup baking soda and five drops of lavender, mix well and soak for at least 20 minutes. For more information on essential oils go to www.aromatherapy-essentialoils-guide.com.

Lavender Honey Milk Bath
Take 3 tablespoons of dried lavender flowers and process them in blender until they become a powder. Place in glass bowl and add 1 and half cups of whole milk or cream and one-third cup of honey. Place in glass jar and store for up to one week. Makes enough for two baths. Shake before using.

Facial Steam
Combine a handful of dried roses and lavender in glass bowl. Add boiling water halfway up bowl, place towel over head and bowl, steam face for at least five minutes. This is good to cleanse pores and also to help release stress from face.

Moisture Mask
Combine two tablespoons of honey with two teaspoons of milk, smooth over face and throat, leave on ten minutes, then rinse with warm water. For other fun honey recipes check out www.honey.com.

Firming Face Mask
Combine one tablespoon of honey, one egg white, one teaspoon of glycerin (available at drugstores), and one fourth cup flower. Smooth over neck and face, leave on for ten minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Tired Feet Bath
Add 3 drops lavender, 3 drops rosemary and 4 drops lemon to 2 gallons of water. Soak for 20 minutes. This bath soothes the feet and stimulates circulation. A great internet site to visit for foot products is www.footsmart.com.

Invigorating Body Scrub
Combine the following ingredients to make paste: 1 teaspoon dried ground citrus peel 3 teaspoons ground almonds 2 teaspoons oatmeal 1 pinch clove powder 1 teaspoon dried crushed rose petals 1 pinch nutmeg powder 2 tablespoons of almond oil 2 drops of neroli essential oil (lemon or orange can be substituted) 2 drops sandalwood oil

After bath apply a fine layer to skin while standing in the tub, paste will dry remove with wash cloth. Helps remove dead skin cells leaving skin soft.

Lastly, You may want to schedule a Kundalini or Body Being communication reading at the Academy For Psychic Studies, that will let you know where you may have blocks in your aura or energy field that may be preventing you from experiencing optimum health. Visit the website at www.srfacademy.com. Enjoy!

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