Relaxing Bath

Bath Caddy Ideas For a Relaxing Bath

By Roy Thomsitt

Having a long, relaxing soak in the tub is a favorite leisure activity for millions of water loving Americans. It is no wonder that they go to so much trouble to achieve the luxury bathroom of their dreams, with a whirlpool tub, beautiful vanity unit, stylish faucets and blissful shower. That dream may never be realized, but does it really matter? If you are really relaxed in the bath, with your eyes closed or the lights low, does it really matter about the fittings and décor? Even the tub itself can be old and ugly, but if it’s comfortable to lie in, why does it matter?

Even a simple thing like a good bath caddy can transform your bath time experience. Once you are in the water, and you have the lighting just right, the only thing left really is to ensure everything you will need while in the tub is within reach. One of the main bath accessories for just that purpose is the bath caddy.

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Nothing Says Relaxation Like Scented Bubbles

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Think about your most stressful day and how it made you feel. It takes a long time to unwind in the evening after a stressful day, doesn’t it? Some people aren’t able to effectively unwind and end up tossing and turning in bed, with relentless thoughts keeping them awake, and an overwhelming feeling of anxiety.

If you thought bubble baths were just for kids, think again! For stress-filled days you need bubble-filled baths! Nothing is as relaxing after a rough day than sliding into a nice, hot bath overflowing with lightly scented bath bubbles.

A bubble bath provides a natural form of stress relief, and hydrotherapy has been used for centuries for creating a relaxing environment. Soaking in hot water will ease tension, reduce your overall stress level and leave you feeling comfortable, warm, and calm from the inside out. Tension caused from stress is a major cause of muscle aches and pains and headaches- simply soaking in a hot tub will help eliminate the tension and go a long way in making you feel human again!

Using lightly scented bath bubbles will turn your hydrotherapy experience into an aromatherapy one! You can choose any fragrance that you find pleasant, but keep in mind there have been studies done that actually claim certain scents will help your body relax. Some of the favorite fragrances found in bath bubbles include vanilla, lavendar and cucumber melon. Each of these aromas will create a pleasurable smelling environment- perfect for spending an hour or so soaking in your tub! [Read more...]

The Benefits Of An Aromatherapy Bath

By Lorna Findlay

Aromatherapy also advocates practices of taking bath using one of those exotic essential oils; for many of us, a hot and relaxing bath is both a way to calm down tired bodies and relieve stress. Further more, a few moments to think, ponder, contemplate and meditate can create wonders for the mind and body. A hot bath with one of your favorite oils adds a new experience to your life, which is otherwise straining and equally boring. Essential oils also called “oil of life”, is soothing and refreshing, when added to your bath tub. Thus, these oils compel us to think over using them at least once a day to feel invigorated. Using the bath as an innovative way of administering Aromatherapy is one of the best for numerous reasons.

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Your entire dull skin gets a layer of pure essential oils. The misty vapors rising from the hot water enters your olfactory system and lungs. Your mind will be clear and calm, allowing you to concentrate on yourself and the essential oil treatment. It means essential oils bring a celestial experience to your bath room. The hot bath now makes you, in fact, makes you sweat and tired added with a treatment of oils.

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Bathtub Bliss- Making Your Bathtub The Most Relaxing Place In Your Home

By Amanda Taylor

A luxury bathroom allows the bathtub to be the best place in your home for times of relaxation. How does a luxury bathroom promote this relaxing bathtub atmosphere? There are some simple ways to achieve this luxury mood that can be applied to any bathtub.

Bath products go a long way in creating a luxury bathroom atmosphere. Bath salts, bubble baths, and other aromatherapy products help give bathtubs a relaxing mood. Choose products that have scents promoted for relaxation such as lavender, or choose bath products that have scents that you personally find relaxing. For example, the place I am most relaxed is the beach so I choose products that have the smells of the ocean such as seaside breeze. [Read more...]

Soak your Stress Away and Relax in a Hot Tub

If you are an American adult, you have stress. It’s everywhere, all around us; whether it’s the workplace, the classroom, or the weekly volunteering you do at the city museum, no matter where you are in life, you have stress.

Stress can come in all shapes and sizes and for most of us, the options of dealing with our stress comes in the form of unhealthy choices; drinking, smoking, eating, and so on. How can we address our stress without bringing any of the questionable forms of relaxation into the mix, too? A hot tub will do the trick and you can reap the benefits of de-stressing in a hot tub by using it just a few times a week for 15-20 minutes. [Read more...]

Wash Away Stress With Dead Sea Salt

Stress is a normal part of living in today’s world. Whether your stress comes from your job, your commute, caring for your family or all of the above, your body’s reaction to prolonged stress can lead to long-term health problems. So it is very important for your health and well being to help your body reduce its physical and emotional reaction to stress. Research has shown that a bit of quiet time spent soaking in a warm bath enhanced by Dead Sea salts and relaxing essential oils such as lavender will ease tension and reduce the effects of stress.

What does stress do to a women’s body?

Women are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of stress due to the constant hormonal changes in their bodies. Stress can lead to fatigue, irritability, and can bring on physical symptoms including headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and sleeping problems. Prolonged, unrelieved stress can also lead to anxiety and depression. The link between stress and heart disease is well-established. But did you know that stress has been also been found to damage the immune system and make you more susceptible to many auto-immune diseases such as arthritis and Alzheimer’s?

How can lavender scented Dead Sea salt help reduce stress?

The salt derived from the Dead Sea contains at least 21 different minerals with therapeutic properties that improve the health and appearance of the skin. Just soaking in a bath that contains a cup of dissolved Dead Sea salt will be good for your body and spirit.

Lavender essential oil gives Dead Sea salt the added power of scent to enhance your relaxation experience. Research has shown that scent is our most potent sense in evoking emotional responses. The health benefits of lavender essential oil include its ability to remove nervous tension, relieve pain, disinfect scalp and skin, enhance blood circulation and treat respiratory problems.

Lavender can be grown almost anywhere in the world and there are many excellent manufacturers of lavender essential oil working in the United States. Although some women prefer the gentle fragrance of French lavender, all lavender essential oils are grown and produced in similar ways. The flowers are harvested in the summer and the essential oil is extracted from the flowers through distillation. The resulting oil is light yellow in color that mixes well with water or coating bath salts.

PS: To prepare your bath, dissolve 1 cup of essential oil enhanced salt like Scented Salt Lavender Fields in warm bath water and soak for 15 -20 minutes. Then rinse with warm water. Your skin will feel clean and soft and your spirit relaxed and refreshed.

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