Crystal therapy is bunkum, my husband grew crystals as part of his job
. They do give pleasure which comes from the colours, holding them, enjoying them and researching how they were formed millions of years ago: but they are 'dead' in a way that can't 'give' anything outwardly. I love Blue John jewellery: fluorspar which is laid down in many parts of the World: however, that in the Castleton in Derbyshire is unique to that area.
I love pebbles on the beach too ;-).
Aromatherapy however. Oils have been used for 1,000s of years. Think too of herb gardens. I get a lot of pleasure from my lavender around the garden. Walking by my herb tower late this afternoon, the smell of the curry plant was lovely. It has marjoram and oregano in too. For display purposes, we rarely cook with them. Which scents do you prefer?
Lavender apparently shouldn't be used if one is pregnant
. However. If you look on the beauty counters, many herbs are used in cosmetics. So growing and picking my own is lovely. Also at this time of year, Festive spices can be enjoyed. I don't like eating oranges but at this time o f year I enjoy the perfume especially when mixed with cinnamon.
I found lavender too powerful on my pillow so tend to mix it with warm water in my bath. I cut it when dry to line drawers with to make the laundry etc. smell fresh. Rosemary and other herbs were used on mud floors to discourage critters ......... I use soaps as drawer liners too as well as in the airing cupboard for clothing not often used.
How do you think you will benefit? Which route will you go: essential oils mixed with something or buy directly 'made up'? MayB have a look at Heacham Lavender website for ideas. Making 'me' time can be so important whether it's reading, TV, scented candles etc.. I've gone off candles though
