By John Fox Aromatherapy wrap helps to rejuvenate sore muscles and reduce tension from the tired feeling muscles. Aromatherapy heat wraps ...

A Guide To DIY 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 substances used to provide the aroma will determine the materials you will need. Their quantities depend on body size and how these substances react once they come into contact with heat. The normal size of fabric used is an 8 by 30 inches cloth. You need two fabrics to effectively accomplish this mission. Other materials include a needle, thread and essential oils. Rice is the most common aroma provider in addition to herbs. Personal preferences determine the best combination.

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.

Sew the fabric to allow aromatic substances to be filled. Turn the fabric inside out and sew as close as possible. If the sewing is wide, the rice and other substances might leak out. Leave an opening on one end when sewing to facilitate filling. The sewn fabric should be attractive enough as sight is part of therapy.

Avoid the use of instant rice especially if you are using the microwave for heating purposes. The rice easily gets cooked which may affect the effectiveness of therapy. Ensure that substances used are not easily destroyed by heat. Do not over fill the wraps since it might prove difficult to wrap. Substances like essential oils are added according to user instructions. You may opt for a single aroma or a combination as long as it produces desired results.

To prepare the wrap, fill the fabric and sew it together after adding all aromatic substances. Avoid exceeding 30 seconds when heating. However, the duration will be determined by the substances used, the heating element and personal heat endurance. Between heating and wrapping intervals, the wrap must be shaken to evenly distribute the oils and heat. Drape the fabric around the neck to experience the heat.

Therapy remains an enhancement procedure and must never be used in place of treatment. Control heating temperature to avoid scalding the skin. Do not place the wrap on sensitive body parts or open wounds. A relative or friend assisting you will make the process faster, more effective and relaxing. Avoid losing heat between the microwave and wrapping.




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