For those of you watching the scenario of my life, you know I've been down with a severe cold/the flu for about two weeks. Yesterday was the first day I've approached feeling normal since I first had symptoms and, while I still needed to take a nap in the afternoon because I felt run-down, I am well on the way back to feeling normal and big thanks go to nq3x who jumped in and took over all aspects of the business while I was lying on the couch like a greyhound.

But I'd like to tell you about something that really made my recovery happen more quickly. Bath Salts from Om Shanti Handicrafts!

My friend Kate started this business a couple of months ago, and I bought some bath salts to support her efforts. But I had no idea in what use they would come so soon! When I was stuffed up and sinusy and just wanted to breathe, her Long Day Working Bath Salts were a godsend. The eucalyptus and peppermint helped open up my nose and ears and she tells me clove is a natural analgesic which helped with my body aches. Rosemary and cinnamon lifted my mood. And Vitamin E did my skin no end of good.

When I was tired from coughing myself awake all night, Om Shanti's Queen of Hungary Bath Salts were just the thing. Lavender, rosemary and sage decorate Epsom salts and Vitamin E to make a soak you'll truly enjoy. I fully admit to using the entire jar in only three days!

And to give myself a little boost, I soaked in a bath of Refreshing Citrus Bath Salts. Made with a blend of orange and lemon, this bath perked me up and made me feel like I could meet the day's tasks -- something nothing else has been able to accomplish for a good two weeks!

Kate has other bath salts, salves, lip balms, and lovely jewelry on her site. But I'm grateful to her for these three bath salts that helped me through my illness.

If you're sick or just feeling run down, lock the door, fill up the tub, and sprinkle some Om Shanti Bath Salts in your bath.

I wouldn't steer you wrong...