Nov 16, 2015 | Spas, Steam Rooms & Saunas
It’s becoming common knowledge that using a sauna or steam room on a regular basis is a benefit to your immune system, quality of health, and life. The many benefits range from relaxation and anti-aging to pain management, weight loss, and cleansing. If you are looking for new ways to look and be healthier, adding sauna treatments to your health routine at home is a great way to start.
At EuroSpa, we specialize in supporting the immune system and total body health with the use of Eucalyptus oils and Menthol crystals. It’s easy to add these powerful agents to your natural health routine.
Make the most of your sauna experience with these benefits
Pain Management
Heat has an analgesic, or pain relieving, effect due to its ability to create more effective blood flow. Painful conditions caused by inflammation such as arthritis and fibromyalgia can be temporarily managed through heat treatments like those found in both saunas and steam rooms. Massaging essential oils, such as peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary or even wintergreen, in small amounts and diluted with coconut oil, on to the muscles before and after entering the heat will further your results even more. For managing pain, saunas may be preferable for people who are negatively affected by humidity as are some sufferers of acute rheumatoid arthritis.
Anti-Aging
Due to the increased circulation of the blood, the contraction and detoxification of the pores, and the activation of collagen and elastin, saunas are great for restoring a youthful glow to the skin. You will love the way your skin regains that rosy hue and hydrated glow.
Expectorant
One health advantage that can only be provided through the heat of saunas is the expectorant effect, when adding a Menthol-Infused Eucalyptus Oil to the mix, such as eucalyptus oil. These oils thin and open the mucous membranes in your body, including in your sinuses, throat and lungs. If you suffer chronic congestion or sinus infections, using Eucalyptus, peppermint and rosemary, can help loosen and clear the mucous from your nose, chest and throat.
Mind and Body Relaxation
We lead stressful lives, so the emotional and physical relaxation that stems from sauna use is irreplaceable, providing a calmer response in your mind and body when dealing with everyday stress. Both wet and dry heat simulate sedative effects that generate feelings of calmness and relaxation, and some people who suffer emotional or mood disorder may find relief with regular trips to saunas or even steam rooms.
To increase the above benefits, add menthol crystals or eucalyptus.
Menthol Crystals
Just sprinkle a very small amount on your carpet or add to your oil on a burner or warmer. Always start with less than you think you’ll need. It doesn’t take much to infuse the entire room or sauna with the uplifting scent of menthol. You can also melt the crystals into a mineral oil to use as a bath salt. Or allow the oil to cool and apply as a paste for sore muscles. When you use menthol crystals, you should start with just 1/4 teaspoon or even a single medium-sized crystal. It’s better to use too little than too much.
Eucalyptus ShowerMist
This one is so simple, you can even use it in the shower. Just turn on the water and let it get hot before stepping in. Now spray a few shots of 100% pure Eucalyptus oil right into the steam. For the sauna, simply spray 2 or 3 sprays into the air or onto the rocks, and enjoy. The result is an explosion of invigoration that permeates the shower area and instantly energizes and relaxes your whole body. Breathe the powerful aroma into your lungs and feel it go to work cleaning and providing antibacterial action into your entire respiratory system.
So next time you go to the spa or sauna, bring some goodies with you that will make your experience truly excellent.
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Nov 13, 2015 | Health & Wellness
You’re too busy to get the flu, but the latest flu shots don’t seem to be getting the preventative job done. How will you stay healthy, not miss work, and keep loved ones healthy? You need a solution that you can depend on, that’s strong, effective, and safe. That’s what we want to share with you.
Your health deserves options. And you definitely deserve to go to work healthy and at your best.
The best way to heal is to prevent illness before it starts. Bolster your immune system and keep it clean. So, how do you do that?
Relieve Flu Symptoms with Steam
Steam is one of the best things you can do for the cold and flu. Our bronchial passages open up and relax their tension upon meeting steam. To enhance the effects of the steam, spray our Eucalyptus ShowerMist into it and inhale the relieving aroma. Eucalyptus oil not only stimulates the immune system but also relieves pain and acts as an anti-bacterial agent. Simply spray into shower steam or into a stove top pot for faster inhalation. Do this twice per day.
Homemade Immune Boosting Tonic
Making your own tonic is a strong way to support your immune system whether you want to keep the germs away or get better faster. Combine in one glass:
-1 TBSP raw honey
-1 TBSP raw apple cider vinegar
-1 crushed garlic clove
-1 drop of oregano oil.
NOTE: Keep in mind that oregano—a powerful antiviral and antibiotic—is a HOT oil, meaning that it can burn your skin if it’s too strong. Be sure to only put one drop per glass. If the oil gets on your lips, simply rub olive or coconut oil on them rather than water as water will only intensify the heat.
Both remedies have significantly treated and helped cure more quickly the many different symptoms that are common with this year’s cold and flu viruses.
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Nov 11, 2015 | Health & Wellness, Seasonal
Including essential oils into your daily routine will help boost your immune system, speed up recovery time from illnesses, and lift your mood. So take control of your health and get the best essential oils to boost your immune system for the winter.
Simple ways Eucalyptus helps you stay healthy this winter
- At the first sign of a cold or sinus infection try a facial steam with our Eucalyptus ShowerMist. Spritz the spray once in a glass bowl then fill it with hot water. Place a towel over your head, close your eyes and breathe the antibacterial/antiviral steam deeply in through your nose. Do this two or three times during the day as the infection is beginning and it will often shorten the length of sickness or even stop you from becoming sick altogether. If you can’t do a steam, try dropping a few drops of the essential oils on a tissue and breathe it in throughout the day. You will still get the therapeutic effects of the oils.
- Use two or three sprays of our Lavender-Infused Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist on the bottom of the shower before you turn the water on. This will disperse the oil into the air and as you breathe it in you will support your immune system. This will not only uplift your spirits but also energize and relax your muscles. It also inhibits the growth of bacteria, making indoor air safer to inhale. For best results, diffuse essential oils diluted in water.
- Salt or sugar body scrubs that have been blended with pure essential oils are a winter skin must-have. When you stimulate the surface of the skin with a scrub, it brings blood to the surface and helps rid the body of toxins through the pores. Doing a body scrub with peppermint or rosemary oil in the shower boosts the immune system while leaving your skin clean, soft, and moisturized.
Using our Eucalyptus oil in your shower steam can open up your bronchial passages for improved respiratory health, fight illness, and sustain your immune system to prevent illness altogether. And whichever method you choose to incorporate our high-quality Eucalyptus products into your life this winter, we know that you will enjoy the benefits.
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Apr 29, 2015 | All About Eucalyptus, Health & Wellness
Prevention and care are the secrets to the longevity of health. Knowing the tools for prevention and care provides true control over your health.
We know there are many powerfully healing plants and natural remedies out there but are most fascinated by Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus is one of the most effective plant oils that supports the immune system and overall health.
Eucalyptus is refreshing, stimulating, and a potent, long-lasting oil with a well-known aroma, right up there with the more common essential oils such as lavender, rose, and mint. Eucalyptus is a must-have for every family medicine cabinet, due to its antibacterial and anti-viral healing potency.
The Healing Benefits of Eucalyptus
- Respiratory aid with a strong influence on breathing and is helpful for regenerating lung tissue and function.
- Stimulates oxygen uptake in cell tissues and increases circulation. Increased oxygenation in the lungs promotes the cleansing and repair function of red blood cells.
- Eucalyptus is an excellent blood cleanser.
- Diffuse aromatically or use in a dilution of coconut or jojoba oil on the chest and upper back to treat bronchial problems.
- It’s a great expectorant and cough suppressant.
- Eucalyptus eases inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes, as well as nasal congestion.
- Eucalyptus helps to relieve fevers. Useful in cool compresses: apply to the forehead, back of the neck, and over the kidneys and pelvic region.
- Eucalyptus is a traditional remedy for sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, strep throat, colds and flu, hay fever, catarrh, coughs, sinus headache, and tension headaches due to congestion.
And the benefits go on and on. Due to its antibacterial and antimicrobial nature, Eucalyptus oil is something every home’s medicine cabinet should hold. That’s why we’ve formulated the strongest, most pure Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist on the market. Not only can it be sprayed into shower steam for a home spa style of medicinal use, but it can also disinfect rooms and surfaces.
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Feb 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
The cold and flu virus seems to have taken a real hold on people’s health. Don’t get under it. Instead, recognize what you can do to both strengthen your immune system, cleanse and heal your body from the comfort of your home, without chemicals or unnecessary trips to the doctor!
Skip the Doctor’s Office With these Natural Cold and Flu Busters!
Steam Treatment
The body loves a chance to release stored toxins in the skin and other organs. Either create a good steaming shower and add our eucalyptus oil shower spray to the mix or do the same in a quality sauna or steam room. This will also fight bronchial infections, respiratory struggles, improve circulation and alleviate pain from fibromyalgia and arthritis.
Hydration
Keeping hydrated allows the body to both function efficiently and to flush toxins and bacteria from your system. Water is essential for the optimal function of every system in your body.
Diet
The following foods are extremely beneficial for your overall health and strength of your immune system. Be sure to get a balanced amount of each.
-Fermented foods such as kefir, kimchee, miso, pickles, sauerkraut, etc.
-Coconuts and coconut oil
-Locally grown fruits and vegetables
-Garlic, when eaten raw, it is a potent antimicrobial that kills bacteria, viruses AND fungi
-Herbs and spices with high ORAC scores: Turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves
-essential oils with antiviral and antibacterial properties such as: melaleuca, rosemary, lavender, oregano, thyme and citrus, are great for inhalation, diffusing or topical application, when looking to boost the immune system.
Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is the number one prevention and treatment for illness as it is an amazingly effective antimicrobial agent, producing 200 to 300 different antimicrobial peptides in your body that kill bacteria, viruses and fungi. The best source for vitamin D is direct sunlight exposure, but isn’t always available for many or practical during the winter. The next best thing to sunlight is the use of a safe indoor tanning device. If neither natural nor artificial sunlight is an option, then using oral supplements is your best bet.
Sleep
Make sure you are getting an adequate amount sleep. If you aren’t getting enough sleep, or enough restorative sleep, you’ll be at increased risk for a hostile viral takeover.
At Eurospa, we are committed to your health and the health of the world around you. Please take close care of your immune system this season and talk to us about our other products available for personal and spa use!
