beauty #18 SANDALWOOD & SWEET ALMOND BATH for DRY SKIN

The Egyptians used sandalwood in medicine for emblaming and religious ritulas; the French used it to fight bronchitis and urinary problems. In todays world, sandalwoods primary use is for perfume and soap making. Sandalwood has an excellent skin healing properties, such as cracked and chapped skin. sweet almond oil serves as the oil carrier, as some essential oil are needed to be blend with oil carriers.

Book Source: Secrets of the Spas

RECIPE

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3 tablespoon sweet almonf oil

8 drops of sandalwood essential oil

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combine oils in warm bath water and relax in tub for 15 minutes. Pat dry and moisturize. This treatment should be followed everyday until skin is healed.

beauty #17 CYPRESS & ORANGE OIL BATH for OILY SKIN

Cypress oil alleviates circulatory problems as well as menopausal symptoms. it also help remedy oily skin when used in bath. Orange essential oil is a tonic for the mascular system, it will help rejuvinate the skin and combat wrinkles.

Book Source: Secrets of the Spas

 RECIPE

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4 drops cypress essential oil

4 drops orange essential oil

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combine oils in a running bath and soak for 20 minutes.

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Feed your skin.....

Beauty #16 APHRODISIAC BATH BLEND

      Now here is something that will catch your attention. I have never tried this though. So, i dont know how powerful this aphrodisiac bath blend is : D. This particular bath blend relaxes and stimulate sexuality and euphoria. I would say, it's better to do this with your partner, dont you? So, give it a try this weekend and see for yourself. let me know what you think....have fun!

Book Source: Secrets of the Spa

RECIPE

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4 drops ylang-ylang essential oil

3 drops neroli essential oil

2 drops bergamot essential oil

2 tablespoons honey

2 ounces fresh cream

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combine ingredients in warm bath water and soak until euphoric.

Beauty #15 Calming Juniper & Geranium Rose Bath

Juniper possesses many healing properties impacting the immune system, circulatory, digestive tract and the skin. This particular bath blend has a soothing and sedative effect, yet spiritually uplifting. it will help combat mental fatigue and restore calm. So after a long day studying or working  this bath is perfect to calm you down.

Book Source: Secrets of the Spas

RECIPE

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6 drops juniper essential oil

6 drops geranium essential oil

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Add the essential oils to a bath filled with warm water. Relax in it for 15 to 20 mintes.

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ENJOY.

beauty #14 THYME & EUCALYPTUS Back Relief Soak

Thyme is said to have been used for its medicinal properties as early as 3,500 BC. The word "thyme" comes from the Greek word "thumos" which means "smell". It has been used to relieve asthma, coughs and colds. Also, to help fight bacteria like yellow fever organisms; to reduce swelling provoked by gout and to treat nervous disorders.

The following recipe is perfect for anyone who suffers from joint and back pain. The eucalyptus oil enhances the action of the thyme.

book source:     secrets of the spa

RECIPE

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15 drops thyme essential oil

4 drops eucalyptus oil

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Mix oil in hot bath water and soak for 15 minutes. After bath, massage joints and back with the Thyme and Cedarwood Joint And BackAche Rub. (recipe follows)

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2 ounces jojoba oil

12 drops of thyme essential oil

12 drops of cedarwood essential oil

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Mix ingredients thouroughly and massage into affected areas with a slow circular motion.

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Have a pain free week everyone!

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Puto Balanghoy (steamed cassava)



grated coconut




grated cassava





cassava, grated cocnut and brown sugar




put them in a mold







condensed milk and cocnut milk for the topping




TADAH!!!!!!!!!!

           Hi there! I am back again. Been so busy lately with stuff around the house. Anyway, My husband and I have been surfing the web for some traditional Filipino recipes and we stumble upon this AWESOME recipe. Puto Balanghoy or steamed Cassava is one of our favorite Merienda(snack) anytime of the day. Just one puto and your good to go. It really fills your tummy! Though this particular recipe is not the same as the one that we usually buy, it is still very delicious. So, we gave it a try and whala! I haven't had any puto balanghoy for a gazillion years, so imagine how excited we were! By the way, if you want to try the recipe, just google "puto balanghoy recipe". i've searched for the Boholano version ( the ones we've been craving for) of this recipe but unfortunately i couldn't find it. All of the recipes i've found online are pretty much the same. This one is worth the try though. Simple and delicious : D....YUMMMMM....