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Aromatherapy for Winter Cold-Cough

Do you know…………….With the frigid winter temperature, snow, and slippery road conditions, you have to continue to protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia by wearing warm lightweight clothing in several layers, boots, mittens, and a hat. Stay indoors, if possible.

              Aromatherapy for Cold-Cough

I must admit that, as much as prettier it looks from inside, it also brings the cold-cough (that can attack the upper respiratory tract and are spread in the air from person to person) and flu season with it.  We all have endured the misery of a cold-cough and familiar with the symptoms of; Chest and Nasal Congestion, Headaches, Coughing, Scratchy Throat, Runny Nose, and/or Difficulty Breathing, which is our body’s defense mechanism. Before reaching out for the conventional medicine, try to use the effective natural remedy of Essential Oils through Aromatherapy, being aware of Essential Oil Safety (refer to aromawellness.net) during pregnancy, nursing mothers or caring for children under 12 years of age.

Essential oils have been used for centuries to fight the symptoms of the common cold and various other ailments. It could be inhaled directly, or added to bathwater and steam inhalation, or to the diffuser, or could be applied directly to skin with proper dilution (refer to aromawellness.net). Essential oils help the body fight off infection and serve to strengthen the immune system. Following are some of the Essential Oils that have the therapeutic properties (anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-microbial) to manage the symptoms of cold-cough-flu:

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Pine Essential Oil

Lavender Essential Oil

Peppermint Essential Oil

Thyme Essential Oil

Lemon Essential Oil

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Rosemary Essential Oil

Frankincense Essential Oil

Oregano Essential Oil

Sinus Congestion Inhaler Recipe

5 drs Peppermint Essential Oil

5 drs Eucalyptus Essential Oil

5 drs Tea Tree Essential Oil

5 drs Lemon Essential Oil

Add Essential oils in a small glass bowl and soak the inhaler wick in it. Replace the wick in the inhaler holder, close, label, and inhale as needed.

 

Om Healing………..Uma
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