On the news it’s been reported that the supply of flu vaccine has been fully distributed in the U.S., and there’s no more to be had. This year, demand for the vaccine has greatly outstripped supply, creating a shortage.  Unfortunately, the American public is poorly informed about the anti-viral properties of essential oils. If people understood essential oils, perhaps there would be less reason to panic!

How To Stay Healthy and Alive When Infections Strike and measures you can take to prevent catching the flu.  Flu is a highly contagious disease, usually more prevalent in the Winter and Spring. It is spread from discharges from the mouth and nose from infected persons. The influenza virus has great genetic variation, which accounts for the frequent epidemics, caused by different strains of the virus. The main target of the virus is the respiratory system. Flu can be highly dangerous for children, the elderly, or people with a weak immune system.

Symptoms of flu include sudden onset, fever, chills, muscle aches and pain, headache, weakness, and physical and mental exhaustion. Sneezing, coughing, and other symptoms of the common cold are usually present, and intestinal complaints are also very common.

For building the immune system and preventing viral infection, we recommend.

PREVENTION CONSIDERATIONS:

Essential Oils

Oil of Oregano—Powerful Anti-Infectious/Viral Agent 
(Georgetown Univ Medical Center Report, Oct 2001) (# 3605)

Oil of Thyme— Nerve Bacterial and Spinal Bacterial Infections
(Dr. Jean Valnet, M.D. Research Studies) (#3650)

ImmuPower---Immune Support. Building, Strengthening and Protecting the Body
(#3363)

Oil Blend Thieves —Kills 99.96% Airborne Bacteria 
(Weber State Univ Laboratory Studies) (#3423)

Oil of Lavender —Soothing for Blister Agents on the Skin 
(Rene Gattefosse, French Scientific Experiments) (#3575)

Exodus II Blend—Immune Stimulating, Anti-viral Compounds (Biblical Oils Used
in Ancient Cultures)  (#3338)

DiTone---Valuble Soothing Digestive aid. (#3324)

RESPIRATORY CONSIDERATIONS:

 Fir, Idaho Balsam—Combats Respiratory Infections; Soothing for muscles and
body aches. Anti-fungal (#3654)

R.C. Blend—Antiseptic Respiratory Support (#3405)

Raven Blend—Powerful Support to the Lung/Bronchial Tissues (#3402)

Cold-Air Diffuser—Diffuses Powerful Oil Constituents into the air (#3800)


Supplements:

VitaGreen Capsules—Fortifies Immune System to Optimal Levels
(Green Food Antioxidant w/essential oils) (#3248)

Exodus Capsules---A Super Charged Antioxidant /immune support with Echinacea
and essential oils (#3205)

Mineral Essence---Ionic Mineral complex enhanced with essential oils (#3222)
 

Cleansers:

Thieves Soap—Soothing, Antibacterial all-natural Cleanser  (#3679)

Dentarome PLUS Oral Hygiene—Anti-Germicidal Toothpaste (Contains Thymol and
Thieves Blend)  (#3738)

You can use the essential oils  topically or internally. For topical application, apply to the bottoms of the feet, the pulse points of the wrist, or to the back, neck, and chest. Since these oils are considered "hot" oils, be sure to dilute the essential oils with a carrier if you have sensitive skin.

For internal use, put 3-5 drops into a vegetable capsule (gel cap) and swallow. Do this three times per day, for at least a week.  You can usually purchase gel caps at any health food store. If you don’t have any gel caps, you can put 3-5 drops in a tablespoon of honey and let it trickle down your throat.

In Europe and England doctors have been prescribing essential oils and herbs as treatment for Infections, Colds and Flu. Some of the essential oils recommended are Idaho tansy, Cypress, Tea Tree, Lavender, Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary, Peppermint and Fir, Idaho Balsam.  Fir, Balsam is a conifer oil distilled in northern Idaho. It has been used for treating muscle aches and pains, sinusitis, bronchitis, and other respiratory disorders.

If you use a combination of different essential oils and supplements, recovery is more assured than if using just one essential oil or herb.  Patients with the flu require bed rest, a well-balanced diet, and lots of liquids, such as water, homemade lemonade, vegetable juices, soups and herbal teas. Use the diffuser with Lemon, Eucalyptus or Lavender to disinfect the room air and keep the nasal passages clear. If you have a sore throat, place one drop Melrose (blend) essential oil on your tongue and swallow. Do this every half hour until the pain is gone.

It is important when you come down with an illness to use essential oils correctly. Be aware of any safety precautions, as some essential oils can sting or burn so they need to be diluted.

Diffusing Oils:

When oils are diffused in a home or office, they purify the air itself by removing toxins, metallic particles and other harmful microscopic debris. They also increase the atmospheric oxygen of the air, and boost levels of beneficial ozone and negative ions which dramatically inhibit the growth and reproduction of airborne pathogens.

Further, as the odorous molecules drift to the various surfaces of each room, they rapidly kill virtually all
pathogenic bacteria, rifles, molds and fungi they come into contact with. And lastly, they completely destroy odors from mold, cigarettes, household pets and more.

Perhaps the most popular and effective method of diffusing oils is to buy a product called a Diffuser, which sprays an ultra-fine mist of the essential oil of your choice into the air. The millions of misted particles sprayed from a diffuser are so fine they can hang in the air of your house literally for hours, spreading from room to room via the normal air circulation that occurs as you walk through your house.

So diffusing puts the oils into the atmosphere in your home.  You're getting increased oxygen because it releases the oxygenating molecules, you're getting increased ozone and negative ions because that's where it comes from in nature, from the plant oils.

*** VERY IMPORTANT POINT ABOUT DIFFUSING OILS:

Whatever you do, DO NOT HEAT YOUR OILS.  Keep them around room temperature.  Heating the essential oils will not only ruin the therapeutic value of the oil, but it can also harm you. Research shows that high temperatures will change the chemistry.  This changed chemistry can be toxic to the human body.       

This is simply basic organic chemistry 101.  If you want to fragrance a room and obtain health benefits, use a cold diffuser. Do not use a light bulb called an Aromalamp or burn oils with fire from a candle.


Quality:

I went to a well known body care store and found the oils that were labeled "Pure Essential Oils."  In very small print, on an attached card, was this statement, "Lavender essential oil diluted to a 2% solution."

That 15ml bottle contained 6 drops of lavender oil and the rest grape seed oil.  That is a 2% solution!!! The bottle sold for $10.00.  A 15ml bottle of lavender essential oil contains about 300 drops and usually costs between $15.00 to $20.00.  My experiences further cement my faith in Young Living Essential
Oils as being a honest, dependable source of quality oils.

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