2 Tbsp Castile lotion (or other carrier)
4 drops Lavender essential oil
2 drops Peppermint essential oil
a basin or tub
cold water
a towel
Fill tub or basin (large enough to hold both feet comfortably) half full with cold water. To the castile lotion soap, or other carrier that you have chosen, add the essential oils and mix well. Add to the water and stir with your hands. Soak both feet in the cold aromatic water for 15 to 20 minutes. Sit comfortably while doing the foot bath. Concentrate on breathing slowly and deeply. Relax.
Modern scientific studies now validate Echinacea's traditional usage as a topical agent to help the body repair skin wounds, and internally to enhance the immune system. The active constituents in Echinacea which are thought to bolster the body's defense are known as polysaccharides. Polysaccharides stimulate the activity of macrophages, white blood cells which destroy bacteria, viruses, other foreign invaders, and even wayward cells. It also activates the body's production of interferon, a specific protein which protects cells against the invasion of viruses.
