Last year's initial shortage of flu shots has many people worrying about this year's flu bug. Although there is no way to guarantee that you will not catch the flu, there are some things you can do to try and stay flu-free:

• Wash your hands! Every time you return home from an outing, head to the sink and wash hands briskly with soap and warm water, for at least 20 seconds. Have your kids wash their hands as soon as they get home from school as well. This is truly the best way to avoid unnecessary germs.
• Minimize your exposure to others who may have the flu while they are sick.
• Take care of yourself! eat well, get enough shut-eye and try to keep stress levels down. The holiday season is picking up-which means your stress levels may be on the rise-but not taking care of yourself can adversely affect your immune system.

ESSENTIAL OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

RESPIRE BLEND is an excellent choice for colds, flu and particularly congestion. It contains the following single specie oils: Tea Tree - Eucalyptus - Lemon - Lavender - Pine Needle - Thyme - Peppermint - any of these are good by themselves or any combination.

HEALTHY BLEND - Healthy is a blend for the immune system, boosts your immune system health and supports your body as it wards off colds and flu. Healthy is a propriety blend of lemon, grapefruit, rosemary, thyme serpolet, ginger root, elemi, lavender, and peppermint - any of these are good by themselves or any combination.

OTHERS: Frankincense, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Thyme Serpolet, Tea Tree, Pine Needle, Peppermint.

SECONDARY RECOMMENDATIONS: Roman Chamomile, Oregano. Rosemary. Basil, Cinnamon, Ravensara.

SUGGESTED USAGE There are many identified and unidentified viruses which are given the name "flu". Viral attacks that involve fever, tiredness, coughs, colds, muscular pain, and exhaustion are all likely to be given this label.

Treatment needs to be quick and is aimed at raising immunity levels as well as combating the virus. ONLY USE THE HIGHEST QUALITY ESSENTIAL OILS FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES.

STUFFY NOSE BLEND

• 15 drops Eucalyptus
• 13 drops Pine Needle
• 2 drops Peppermint

Directions: Blend the oils together in a clean dark-colored glass container, preferably one with an orifice reducer (a built-in dropper insert). Apply 2-3 drops to a cotton ball and inhale occasionally to help clear a stuffy nose.

Colds

• 2 drops lavender
• 2 drops rosemary
• 2 drops eucalyptus

Add 2 drops lavender, 2 drops rosemary and 2 drops eucalyptus to 2 teaspoons milk or cream. Pour into a warm bath and soak. or Mix 2 drops lavender, 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops tea tree oil. Place in a diffuser and diffuse into your room. Or You can mix above oils with a lotion or our mixing oil and massage chest and back Or bottom of feet.

To Ease Coughs

• 2 drops Eucalyp
tus
• 2 drops Lavender

Boil a pot of water and remove it from the stove. While it is still steaming, add 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops lavender, immediately cover the pot and head with a towel and inhale for 3 minutes. Keep Eyes Closed.

To Combat colds and flu - daytime

• 2 drops Eucalyptus
• 2 drops Lavender
• 2 drops Peppermint
• 2 drops Tea Tree

Add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops peppermint and 2 drops tea tree to a steaming bowl of water - let stand so that the steam diffuses into the room (or add same essential oils to a diffuser). Make the above blend put on a Kleenex and keep it in your pocket.

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Other recipes and ideas on how to fight cold / flu / sinus conditions using therapeutic essential oils http://antiagingchoices.com/Aromatherapy/Conditions/coldflucongestion.htm

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