The flu virus has been widespread this season. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “the 2012-2013 influenza season started early and activity remains high in the United States. This may continue for some time.”
Wow. If you and your family haven’t been hit with the flu yet, consider yourselves lucky! At the beginning of January, 48 states had declared widespread geographic influenza activity, and nine influenza-related pediatric deaths were reported during that same time during a one-week time span.
dōTERRA CPTG essential oils are powerful and are proven to be anti-bacterial and anti-viral. Essential oils are naturally safe and have few, if any, undesirable side effects. Plus, they often offer immediate results for the uncomfortable symptoms associated with being sick (coughing, sneezing, runny nose etc.) while also working hard to shorten the life of your illness.
The best way to take care of yourself and your family during the cold and flu season is PREVENTION!
dōTERRA’s protective On Guard blend is specifically formulated to eliminate and control pathogens. Using a combination of powerful oils (wild orange, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary), this is a first line of defense. In a study done at Oklahoma University, research was conducted by using the On Guard Protective Blend to test its effectiveness on influenza virus infections. The results were staggering. Despite antibiotics not being able to treat the influenza virus, results showed that On Guard Protective Blend reduced this virus by up to 90%. (doterrablog.com)
Here are 3 simple ways to use dōTERRA’s On Guard blend as a source of prevention and as a form of treatment when you are sick:
- Wash your hands with dōTERRA’s On Guard Foaming Hand Wash. Place a dispenser by every sink in the home and office!
- For an extra immunity boost, use On Guard Protecting Throat Drops. Take the drops when you have a sore throat, cold, feel like you are getting sick, or need an extra immunity boost.
- Use the On Guard oil! Here are some tips:
- Diffuse 2-4 drops in your home or office.
- Take internally by putting a couple of drops in a capsule 2-3 times a day.
- Put 6 drops per 24 oz. water in a spray bottle to use to disinfect counter tops.
- Massage on feet, back, neck and shoulders with a carrier oil to offer immune support.
- Sanitize your toothbrush by mixing 2 Tbsp water with 5 drops of On Guard in a small glass. Set toothbrush in a glass and leave overnight.
And, if you are down and out with the flu or cold, try this “oil bomb” recipe from the blog Our Doterra Exerience. It is quick and awesome way to start clearing up any sickness. Simply drop the oils from the recipe into an empty gel capsule, take internally at the first sign of sickness and continue until you feel healthy again.
Flu Bomb
3 drops dōTERRA Oregano
5 drops dōTERRA On Guard
5 drops dōTERRA Melaleuca
5 drops dōTERRA Lemon