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February 12, 2018 by Sue 1 Comment

5 Tips to Avoid the Flu

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We’ve all heard the news about this year’s flu. Hospitals are seeing more people sick with the flu than in ten years. We are advised if we haven’t gotten the flu vaccine, there is still plenty of time for it (even though it’s maybe 10% effective), and wash your hands. Is that really all we can do to avoid the flu?

How about supporting our immune system? Isn’t that our first defense against illness?

Stay Hydrated

Hydrating your body is one of the best and easiest places to start. Heating systems dry out the air in our homes, schools and work places. Dare I say dried out mucous membranes won’t be as effective as your first defense against illness, so drink enough water. Occasional diffusing with essential oils can both add moisture to the air in your home, as well as help cleanse it.

Keep Skin Healthy and Moisturized

Your skin is your largest organ, and another basic defense in keeping illness away. All that hand washing can dry your skin to the point of it being chapped and even getting those miserable little splits on the fingertips. Besides drinking enough water, be diligent about applying hand and body cream. Melissa Hand Cream nourishes, protects and conditions better than any hand cream I’ve tried.

About Your Hands

Speaking of hand washing, another frequent recommendation is hand sanitizer. Unfortunately hand sanitizers can contain chemicals and fragrances that could harm your health. It doesn’t makes sense to choose a product with nasty ingredients that can make you sick to keep yourself well. Choose a healthy option like Organic Defence Hand Spray, that is gentle yet effective, and safe for the entire family.

Diet

If you aren’t already eating a clean, whole and where ever possible organic food diet, now is the time to start. A healthy gut is a great place to start supporting your immune system, and Organic Fiber Blend may help. There may not be tons of data supporting the benefits of supplements, but I believe in extra Vitamin C, and  Vitamin D3. Elderberry has been used in folk medicine for hundreds of years. When it comes to supporting the immune system, these berries are a nutritious powerhouse containing antioxidants, Vitamins A, B and C as well as amino acids. You can find it in syrup, lozenge or capsule form in the health food section.

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Exercise and Sleep

Finally, exercise contributes to general good health, and who knows – a good work out could flush bacteria and viruses out of your system. Your body does much of it’s repair work while you are sleeping, so make sure you are getting enough. Good Night Pillow Mist can support a sense of calm and relaxation to aid in a restful night. 


Unfortunately there is no guaranteed way of avoiding the flu. I believe the more you do to keep yourself as healthy as possible the more likely you are to avoid the flu.


This post is not intended to be medical advice. Check with your medical practitioner before taking any new supplements if you are currently on prescription medications to avoid unwanted interaction. If you are ill, seek the care of a qualified medical practitioner.

What steps are you taking to stay healthy and avoid the flu? Continue the discussion on Facebook.

 

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February 1, 2018 by Sue Leave a Comment

Neal’s Yard Remedies Introduces 6 Essential Oils to the US Market

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Neal’s Yard Remedies began selling essential oils back in 1981 in Neal’s Yard, London, long before MLM and network marketing companies started selling essential oils. They sold pure essential oils to aromatherapists, as well as herbs, and homoeopathic remedies.  Neal’s Yard Remedies is the first main street retailer in the UK to sell certified organic essential oils. Over 30 years of experience in essential oils and relationships with suppliers is unsurpassed. You can always count on the fact Neal’s Yard Remedies Essential Oils are sustainably sourced with minimal impact on the environment. Read more about Neal’s Yard Remedies essential oil experience in this POST. 

Feb. 1 Neal’s Yard Remedies is introducing 6 additional essential oils to the US market.

Sandalwood

After years of searching for a sustainable source of Sandalwood Essential Oil (Santalum Album) Neal’s Yard Remedies has secured a sustainable supply of Sandalwood in Australia. In the past, Sandalwood has been harvested nearly to extinction due to it’s high value and demand. Sandalwood is extracted from trees grown in sustainably managed plantations. The evocative woody aroma promotes calm and relaxation and a profound feeling of wellbeing. It combines well with bergamot, jasmine, palmarosa and ylang-ylang.

Cedarwood

Cedarwood Essential Oil (Cedrus Atlantica) is sourced mainly from Morocco and France. It’s uplifting woody aroma makes it a perfect pick-me-up. Cedarwood blends well with bergamot, frankincense, juniper and rosemary.

Jasmine Absolute

Jasmine Absolute (Jasminum officinale) is another uplifting oil. Too fragile to be steam distilled, Jasmine is solvent extracted. Sourced from India, the night-flowering Jasmine is hand-picked at dawn, before it releases it’s sweet, heady aroma. Jasmine blends well with orange, rose and ylang-ylang.

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Juniper

Juniper Essential Oil (Juniperus communis) is steam distilled from the dried, crushed fruit of the twig and berries of the juniper plant. The warm, woody, herbacious fragrance provides a cleansing action. Organic Juniper is sourced from France. Combine it with lavender, ginger, rosemary and the citrus oils.

Petitgrain

Petitgrain Essential Oil (Citrus aurantium amara) is another beneficial oil from the bitter orange tree, the other being neroli. It has a relaxing and uplifting fresh floral aroma. Petitgrain blends well with neroli, clary sage and rosemary. It is sourced from Paraguay.

Thyme Linalol

Thyme Linalol Essential Oil (Thymus vulgaris ct linalol) is a more gentle form of Thyme and is sourced from France. It has a stimulating, cleansing action with a wonderful herby fragrance. Thyme has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years. It combines well with antiseptic oils like clove, eucalyptus and lavender.

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