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A Guide To Preparing Homemade Aromatherapy Heat Wraps

By John Fox


Aromatherapy wrap helps to rejuvenate sore muscles and reduce tension from the tired feeling muscles. Aromatherapy heat wraps have a more relaxing effect because they boost your psych beyond working on your body. This form of therapy is easy to execute without the assistance of a commercial therapist. This gives you greater control over results and satisfaction alongside privacy.

The items required depend on the materials you intend to use in order to produce the smell. The quantities will also depend on your body size and how the materials react once they get heated. Two pieces of fabric that are 8 by 30 inches each will do. You need essential oil, needle and thread and the aromatic substance. Some of the substances used include rice and herbs. They depend on personal preference.

The fabric used should be comfortable on the skin when hot. It should make therapy easy and effective. Common materials used for the fabric include cotton, Muslim, flannel and denim. The two fabrics of a similar size are sewn together so that they hold the rice. If new fabrics are not available, recycled socks, jeans, t-shirts and socks may be used. Their natural circular shape holds the neck or other areas well. They also facilitate easy wrapping.

Filling substances determine the width of fabric to be used. The length should fit the targeted wrapping area. Leave some room to hold and tie the hot wrap when placing it on the body. The fabric should allow the aroma to sip out after heating. This is why not all fabrics fit this task.

Wrapping fabric is prepared by sewing it in the form of a pocket. The stitches should be as close as possible to hold rice or any other substance that needs to be inserted. To facilitate filling, leave one end open. Since site is a part of therapy, use a fabric that is pleasant to the eyes.

Instant rice should be avoided. If heating is to take place using a microwave, the rice will easily cook. This applies to all other substances used in provide the aroma. Ensure that they are not easily damaged by heating. When filling, leave a little space for flexibility. Wraps that are too stiff will not give the best results. Essential oils are added in drops depending on user instructions and expected outcome. The best approach is to use a single scent or a combination that will give desired results.

After adding rice, oil and desired herbs, close the wrap by sewing the opening that had been left. It is then heated over 30 seconds intervals to keep it hot enough for therapy. The content should be shaken well to distribute the heat. Heating should not exceed two minutes to avoid damage. The wrap and its content are then draped on the neck for an excellent feel.

It must be noted that this therapy does not replace treatment. Overheating may also burn your skin. Avoid heat around sensitive areas as well as parts with open wounds. You may enlist the assistance of a friend or relative in wrapping to have the best effect. Reduce the time taken from heating to wrapping so that the heat can be retained.




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