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Try a Bath Salt for Sleep
Soaking in a tub of hot water infused with your favorite bath salt, a candle burning and perhaps some light music is one of the greatest sensual pleasures there is. The only danger is relaxing to the point of actually falling asleep :-) It's a fact that taking a hot bath before bed is a good way to unwind, however you should do this at least an hour before turning in. Your body temperature needs that time to drop back down to a level where sleep comes more easily. (Right after your bath would be the perfect time for your nightly journaling) Here is a good recipe for a sleep inducing bath salt. You should be able to get all of the ingredients from your local health food store, or a metaphysical shop that carries essential oils. This recipe can be easily increased. I often make batches of 6 cups at a time. Remember, you want the scent to be strong; it will be diluted in the bath.
1) Mix the dry ingredients together in a medium-size bowl. Use a metal, ceramic, or other nonporous container; do not use plastic. Add the essential oils and stir. If desired, add food coloring and glycerin and mix until well blended. 2) Cover the bowl with a cotton cloth and leave to dry overnight. Stir again, breaking up any small chunks before pouring into containers. 3) To use; Pour 1/2 cup into the tub as it is filling. Enjoy! Make sure to check out these other sleep inducing methods: Recipe from Sleep Well Tonight (Self-Indulgence Series)
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by Barbara L. Heller. Reprinted with permission from Storey Publishing.
