Saturday, October 6, 2012

Cold & Flu Season...natural remedies


It is here…cold and flu season. Now what do we do?!

 There are definitely ways to get it before it gets us and also natural ways to support our bodies in fighting us in the cases when it does get us.


Here  are some recommendations that I personally use myself and for my clients:

In 1 teaspoon of Carrier Oil (eg. coconut-fractionated almond, olive) add 5 drops of Shield Synergy Blend (Basil, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, & Ravensara)

http://www.fernandasantiago.com/synergy-blends/ and use as a chest and back rub. This oil is warming and feels great when applied. Just make sure you dilute it, as it is concentrated.

 

Sheild is a great wellness formula that supports the respiratory tract, boost the immune system, has anti-viral effects and its uplifting of mood and energy levels, helps with body aches and much more!

 

It is also great to add to a diffuser or a spray bottle to kill air pathogens.

 

Another excellent oil to add to your box is Clove Bud Essential Oil. It has the highest anti-oxidant capability of any essential oil! Its primary natural chemical component is eugenol. Now what does this mean?

What it means is that it is highly anti-bacterial, pain relieving, warming.

 

The essential oils of Clove & Rosemary have been tested in studies and possessed significant antimicrobial effects against Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, and tuberculosis bacillus.

You may try diluting 2 drops of clove Bud Essential Oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil and massage lightly around the neck to help support the lymphatic nodes during a cold/flu.
You can find clove oils at:
 
 
Let us not forget that everything starts from within, so we have to make our bodies well from the inside. These are some of my favorite supplements to have on hand, not only to treat flu, but can be taken year round to keep our immune system strong to fight anything in our way:


Isotonix® Vitamin C


 

 Vitamin C plays a significant role in a variety of metabolic functions. It strengthens the immune system and helps in the synthesis of collagen, which strengthens the cardiovascular system.


Isotonix® OPC-3®
 

 

Isotonix OPC-3® is an isotonic-capable food supplement that is made from a combination of bilberry, grape seed, red wine and pine bark extracts, and citrus extract bioflavonoids, all found to be powerful antioxidants. The most powerful antioxidants available!

Ultimate Aloe® Juice

 

Supports a strong immune system!


 

There you have it everyone. These are great ways to help your body from the inside and out during cold & flu season. I will be happy to answer any questions or comments you may have.

By. Fernanda Santiago, LMT, Certified Aromatherapist & Nutritional Consultant

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