01/11/2014
I would like to share this information I received from David Ford who writes and sends great tips on the use of Young Living Oils.
January 2013: Essential Oils for Cold & Flu Season
This year’s flu season is reportedly the worse we have seen in many years. If you have not personally come down with the cold or flu that is going around, you most likely know someone who has been affected by it. The question is: “How to I keep myself and my family healthy through flu season?” and “What can I do to ease symptoms if I have already caught it?”
The best treatment for a cold or flu is prevention. Therapeutic-grade essential oils are valuable assets when it comes to our wellness arsenal. Why should they be our first choice?
Unlike synthetic drugs (or synthetically produced perfume oils) which may only have a few chemical constituents, plant oils are complex in nature and are made up of hundreds of different chemical constituents. Each of those naturally occurring chemicals have a different job and work synergistically and harmoniously with the others. Because there are so many varied constituents in each plant oil, viruses and pathogens do not have a chance to survive or mutate in their presence.
Diffuse Essential Oils:
Diffusing is something that is important to do on a daily basis, but especially during cold and flu season. Diffusing essential oils cleans the air and creates an unfriendly environment for viruses and bacteria, reducing the chances of the cold or flu being passed from one person to another. Also, when we diffuse essential oils, not only do the essential oils increase oxygen in the atmosphere, they also increase the body’s ability to transport oxygen into the cells. The fat-soluble structure of essential oils allows them to easily pe*****te the cell membranes of the nose and enter into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, the oils can help clean toxins and petrochemicals that build up on cell receptor sites & transport oxygen and nutrients into the cells. This results in a healthier immune system and also creates an unfriendly terrain for bacteria and viruses within the body.
These oils are perfect for diffusing during cold & flu season:
Thieves, Abundance, Christmas Spirit, Egyptian Gold, Exodus II, Lemon, Melrose, Peppermint, Purification, RC, Raven, Rosemary
When diffusing essential oils, make sure you are using a cold air diffuser. A diffuser that heats the oil will ruin its therapeutic properties. I recommend the TheraPro Diffuser (YL #4495) and the Home Diffuser (YL #4468)
THIEVES: Modern Day Plague Protection
During the Black Plague of the 15th century, a group of robbers protected themselves from contracting the very contagious plague by rubbing themselves with spices, herbs, and oils.
Thieves is a blend of highly antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal essential oils made up of clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary. Testing at Weber State University documented that Thieves had a kill rate of 99.96% on airborne bacteria.
A couple of drops of Thieves on the bottom of your feet in the morning and lemon in your water glass at lunch can go a long way in boosting your immune system and preventing you from catching the office cold.
Young Living has a complete line of Thieves products to provide multifaceted protection all year round:
• Thieves 15 ml ( #3423)
• Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier ( #3621)
• Thieves Foaming Hand Soap ( #3674)
• Thieves Spray ( #3265)
USE OILS EVERYDAY! INGEST, APPLY, BREATHE! WHATEVER WORKS FOR YOU, JUST DO IT!
NingXia Red provides full spectrum antioxidant protection in a delicious blend of power juices: Enjoy 2-3 ounces daily
IF YOU GET SICK:
Inner Defense is a blend of Thieves, oregano, thyme and citronella put into easy to use gel caps. When sick, take a capsule with food morning, noon, and with dinner. To help keep your gut flora in balance, use a good probiotic like LIFE 5 at bedtime.
Or:
Thieves in capsules, and add 2 – 3 drops of oregano to it, before sealing. First time? Start with no more than 3 drops in a capsule. You can put Thieves oil alone in capsules, or use the oils below. Empty capsules can be purchased through Young Living. ( #3193 – 250 Count)
Recommended Singles: Oregano, eucalyptus radiata, peppermint, ravintsara, rosemary, thyme, spruce
Blends: Thieves, RC, Raven, Exodus II, Melrose, Breathe Again, ImmuPower
Other Oils to Have on Hand:
RC ( #3405) chest and back, Raven ( #3402) bottom of the feet, several times a day. Next day switch – Raven chest and back, RC bottom of the feet, several times a day. Next day,
switch back – go back and forth, day by day until you get the results you want. Diffuse RC or Raven.
Peppermint ( #3614) and Eucalyptus radiata ( #3538)These oils are cool and soothing and are known to clear the respiratory system and ease breathing. They can be applied directly to the neck, throat, chest, and back to open the lungs or inhaled to soothe the sinuses.
Breathe Again Roll-on ( # 3528) contains 4 eucalyptus oils,
peppermint, myrtle, and copaiba
Dr. Friedmann’s Antibiotic Recipe:
• 12 drops of Thieves ( #3423)
• 4 drops of oregano ( #3605)
• 2 drops of frankincense ( #3548)
Put in capsule and take 1-3 times a day as a supplement.
Natural Antibiotic Recipe
• 10 drops lemon ( #3578)
• 8 drops mountain savory ( #3590)
• 3 drops oregano ( #3605)
Put in capsule and take 1-3 times a day.
Heavy Duty Antibiotic Formula
• 10 drops Thieves ( #3423 )
• 6 drops oregano ( # 3605)
• 2 drops frankincense ( #3548 )
• 4 drops lemon ( # 3578)
• 6 drops Melrose ( #3378 )
• 2 drops clove ( # 3524)
• 10 drops eucalyptus radiata ( # 3538)
• 2 drops myrrh ( #3593)
Put in 2 capsules and take 3 times a day for 4-7 days, then taper off to once a day. The formula can be doubled or tripled and blended in a dark glass bottle with a dropper (available at abundanthealth4u.com) then put the blend into a capsule one at a time.
EODR Recipe for Sinusitis:
• 10 drops peppermint ( #3614)
• 5 drops eucalyptus radiata ( #3538)
• 2-3 drops melaleuca alternifolia ( #3587)
Aches & Pains: “Morphine Bomb” pain reliever formula:
frankincense, balsam fir, & copaiba – 5 drops each in a capsule. Take as needed. Apply Deep Relief or PanAway to areas of discomfort.
Bronchitis: Mix 2 drops Wintergreen, 4 drops myrrh, 5 drops clove, 6 drops ravintsara. Apply to neck, chest and back and cover with a warm compress. Diffuse Thieves and Spruce together. The Spruce will pull the Thieves into the lower lobes of the lungs.
Chest congestion: Rub, steam, or diffuse essential oils of eucalyptus, lemon, or peppermint. Use RC. Dilute essential oils with a carrier oil (olive, almond, or grape seed oil) for the young and old or sensitive.
Cough (Dry): RC, Thieves, Melrose, Raven or Thieves Spray. Spray Thieves Spray into mouth and throat.
Cough (Wet): Eucalyptus Globulus or RC. Diffuse or apply on chest, back and neck.
Fever: Peppermint or ImmuPower. Apply to feet or diluted to the spine.
Headaches: Inhale peppermint oil and drink lots of water. Roll Deep Relief on temples, back of neck, and around (not in!) ears.
Runny Nose: Apply to nasal cavities and inhale melaleuca alternifolia, Idaho balsam fir, lavender, peppermint, Melrose, Raven, RC. Diffuse.
Sinus congestion: Apply lavender to sinuses. Dilute eucalyptus and peppermint with carrier oil and apply liberally in nasal cavities and chest and back. Put a drop of peppermint oil in one hand, rub hands together, cup over nose, and breathe deeply. You can also use R.C. this way. Diffuse.
Sore throat: Gargle with 1-2 drops of Thieves blend in 1 oz. of water or gargle with Thieves Mouthwash. Use Thieves Spray or Thieves Lozenges (Hard or Soft). Apply lemon, wintergreen or Thieves to neck. Put in capsule & take internally 2 times a day.
WARNING About Taking Oils Internally:
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER take oils internally if you are using oils other than Young Living Essential Oils. This is extremely important. If you think the oils you are using are pure because you see the words “100% PURE” on the label, you are very mistaken. Buying oils in a health food store does NOT mean the oils are safe for internal consumption.
Therapeutic grade oils that are unadulterated will have the words “GENUINE & AUTHENTIC” or “GRADE A” on the label. Pure or 100% PURE is actually the lowest grade.
If you are interested in more information on using essential oils or would like to purchase oils, let me know
