Cold and Flu Suggestions
using Young Living products
by Diane Mora
Many people
head to the doctor after a cold or viral infection has spun of control. Because allopathic medicine has few answers
for these illnesses, a lot of other folks are exploring safe, effective
alternatives to what the doctor has to offer.
Natural substances have been used for thousands of years by people all
over the globe, and many are now turning back to them. Many are using the natural, therapeutic
essential-oil based products from Young Living Essential Oils.
The suggestions
below are simple and these are best used as soon as possible after the first sign
of illness. It’s a good idea to keep many
of these items on hand!
An essential
oil blend that is highly recommended is Thieves, which is so named because
of its history of keeping some people healthy during the Black Plague in
Europe. This blend of cinnamon, clove,
lemon, rosemary and eucalyptus radiata is available in many forms from
Young Living -- the essential oil blend, lozenges, spray, foaming hand
soap, bar soap, dental floss, four different toothpastes, wipes, mouthwash,
waterless hand purifier, and household cleaner.
These are safe for people, pets, and for the environment -- and they are
very effective!
One of the
first things you can do when symptoms appear is to start taking Inner
Defense capsules – between four and eight per day. Inner Defense is encapsulated essential oils
containing Thieves, oregano, thyme and other essential oils. Drink lots of warm water with fresh lemon or
lemon oil in it. Gargle with lemon or
Thieves oil in water.
If you don’t
have Inner Defense capsules, you can use the formula created many years ago by
Terry Friedmann, M.D. Place these oils
in one or two capsules:
12 drops
Thieves, 6 drops oregano, 2 drops frankincense.
Swallow with water. Take a
capsule two to three times daily, or as many as six to eight capsules per day
if the illness is severe.
Drink four to
six ounces of NingXia Red wolfberry juice per day. There is no “magic bullet” in health, but
this is as close as you’ll get!
Important -- avoid all dairy and sugar and especially chocolate during a
cold, as these foods create more mucus and create a haven for the little
critters to thrive!
Wash your hands
frequently using Thieves Bar Soap, Thieves Foaming Hand Soap or if you’re out
and about – Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier.
Several drops of lemon essential oil can also be very effective for
hand-washing.
Many
therapeutic essential oils have powerful anti-viral and anti-bacterial qualities. The single oils of cinnamon bark, clove, eucalyptus
radiata, lavender, melaleuca alternifolia, thyme, oregano, and lemon
are very effective in combating these unwanted bugs.
For added
protection, one can put Thieves on the soles of the feet morning and night,
brush teeth with it and gargle with it in water. When applying Thieves to the feet of young
children, it should be diluted with V-6 Mixing Oil or grapeseed, jojoba or
almond oil – but make sure it’s a pure, cold-pressed oil from the health food
store.
For sore
throat: Gargle with 1 or 2 drops of Thieves blend in
1 ounce of water. This is a very
effective way to get the Thieves into your bloodstream quickly. Also, Thieves Hard Lozenges is another good
way!
Chest
congestion: Rub, inhale or diffuse essential oils of
eucalyptus, lemon, and/or peppermint. The essential oil blend of RC
(a blend of four eucalyptus oils), along with myrtle, pine, spruce,
marjoram,
lavender, cypress or peppermint, is a favorite for chest rubs. Dilute
essential oils with a carrier oil for
young children, the elderly and people with sensitive skin. Do not use
peppermint on the face. You can do a compress by running a washcloth
or hand towel under hot water, wringing it out and then laying it on the
chest
or back after the oils have been applied to the skin. Cover with
plastic wrap and/or a dry towel to
retain the moist heat. Moist heat will
drive the oils in. A Raindrop Technique
application would be very helpful. Learn
to do Raindrop and partner with someone to practice this valuable aid to
wellness. It’s wonderful to experience
and is so valuable for your health, whether you’re giving or receiving
it!
Sinus
congestion: Inhale RC, eucalyptus and/or peppermint right
from the bottle or from the diffuser. A
good remedy is to put two cups of pure water in a saucepan on the stove on “simmer”,
not boil! Add several drops of cinnamon
bark, eucalyptus, melaleuca and peppermint.
Put the lid on and only lift it when you’re ready to sniff. Inhale every 20 seconds or so, breathing in
through nose and mouth alternately. Stay
at the stove for at least 20 minutes, and repeat this two or three times during
the day. Thieves or RC can be used if
you don’t have these four.
When you have
an acute situation, you deal with it in an aggressive manner. Don’t be afraid to use the oils – they are
your ticket to good health and a long, happy life!
Information
provided here is for educational use only and is not intended to replace
proper medical advice. IT IS NOT for diagnostic or prescriptive use or to
be construed as instruction on how to cure or treat any condition, illness or
disease. Every individual is different, and what may work for one may
not work for another person. If you have a health challenge, see the health
care professional of your choice.
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