The winter season is here; long hours, holiday parties, uncomfortable boots, not to mention cold & flu season. Here are some ways to relieve your pain, combat the flu & soothe tired aching feet. I also suggest stocking up on Echinacea, green tea & a good box of tissues.

Aromatic Soak to ease muscle soreness
& lower back pain:

1 ½ cups of Epsom Salt
3 drops Lavender essential oil
2 drops Rosemary essential oil
2 drops Clary Sage essential oil

Add oils & salt to a full warm to hot bath. Soak for 25 to 30 minutes. While in the tub put in your favorite easy listening CD & sip Chamomile tea from your favorite tea cup. After your soak, pat dry, slip into a thick bathrobe and relax.

Tired, aching feet getting you down?
Try this soak:

First, find a basin that can accommodate your feet," I am sure you have a foot massager somewhere in the attic." Second, fill it with the coldest water you can stand. Then add:

4 drops Peppermint essential oil
2 drops Tea Tree essential oil
1 drop Lavender essential oil

Soak for 15 to 20 minutes; finally test your mates love and ask for a foot massage!

Regrettably during the winter season, cold & flu symptoms may occur. Here’s a remedy to help shorten their stay:

Fill the tub with warm to hot water.
Add 4 drops of Lavender essential oil
2 drops Juniper essential oil
1 drop of Sage essential oil

Make a cup of green tea and soak for 25 to 30 minutes. Dry off, put on some warm pajamas, turn the phone off and get some rest. 

Always consult with your physician before taking any herbs etc, since they may cause reactions with prescriptions you might already be taking.