Well, let me tell you somethin’ about this lavender oil rubbin’. Folks been talkin’ about it, so I figured I’d give it a try. You know, my joints been achin’ somethin’ fierce, and sleep? Forget about it! I toss and turn more than a pancake on a hot griddle.
First thing’s first, you gotta get yourself some of that lavender oil. Now, don’t go buyin’ anythin’ fancy. Just the regular stuff, the kind they sell at the store. You know, the one that smells like grandma’s garden. Make sure it says “100% pure lavender essential oil” on the bottle, though. Don’t want none of that fake stuff.
Next, you gotta mix it with somethin’. Can’t just slap that oil straight on your skin, see? It’s too strong. I use that … uh… what do they call it? Carrier oil? Yeah, that’s it. Like almond oil or coconut oil. Mix a few drops of the lavender with a good dollop of the carrier oil. I usually do about 2-3 drops of lavender oil for every tablespoon of carrier oil. That seems about right.
Now comes the fun part. Rubbin’ it in! I start with my hands. Just put a little bit of the oil in my palms, rub ’em together, and then take a good whiff. Smells heavenly, let me tell ya. Takes me right back to when I was a young’un, helpin’ my mama in the garden. Then I start rubbin’. My fingers, my wrists, my elbows… everythin’ that hurts.
- Rub in circles, that’s what they say.
- Don’t be shy, put some elbow grease into it.
- And don’t forget your feet! Them poor things carry you around all day, they deserve a good rubbin’ too.
I like to rub my feet before bed. It helps me relax and fall asleep faster. And when I wake up, my feet don’t feel so achy. It’s a real blessing, I tell ya. I also rub some on my temples when I get a headache. Seems to help with that too. Just a little dab, though. Don’t want it gettin’ in your eyes.
Now, I ain’t no doctor or nothin’, but this lavender oil rubbin’ has been a real game changer for me. My joints don’t ache as much, I sleep better, and I just feel more relaxed overall. It’s like a little bit of heaven in a bottle. And the best part is, it’s all natural. No need for them fancy pills or nothin’. Just good ol’ lavender oil and a little bit of rubbin’.
Of course, you gotta be careful. If you’ve got sensitive skin, maybe try a little bit on a small patch of skin first to make sure you don’t have a reaction. And if you’re pregnant or breastfeedin’, you might wanna talk to your doctor before usin’ it. Better safe than sorry, that’s what I always say. You don’t want that oil gettin’ into the little one’s system.
Some folks say you gotta use special techniques for this lavender massage, but I just do what feels right. You know, a little bit of this, a little bit of that. Ain’t no right or wrong way to do it, as long as you’re gentle and you’re listenin’ to your body. If it hurts, stop. It ain’t rocket science, you know.
And where do you get this lavender oil, you ask? Well, you can find it pretty much anywhere these days. Drugstores, health food stores, even online. Just make sure you’re buyin’ from a reputable seller. There’s a lot of fake stuff out there, so be careful. Look for good prices and reliable sellers . You can even find some good deals on eBay. Just watch out for them shipping costs, they can be a killer.
So, there you have it. My two cents on lavender oil rubbin’. It ain’t a cure-all, but it sure does help me feel better. Give it a try, what do you have to lose? Maybe it’ll work for you too. And if it don’t, well, at least your house will smell nice.
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