Natural Remedies

V-6 to help dilute some of the oils when using topically and thieves hand sanitizer with peppermint oil. I keep it in my pocket at work since I think it's more natural than the purell we are given at work.

Just a small sample of oils.

If you remember, sometime ago, I mentioned that I would occasionally be doing some blog posts about natural remedies that I have found to be helpful. I am big in to using natural remedies and preventions because I work in a very busy emergency room, which means I'm constantly being subjected to every kind of "bug", "virus", and disease out there. The last thing I want to do is be sick all of the time or bring something home to my family. Eating a "live food" diet is of course extremely helpful in keeping our immune systems working full force. Most recently, I have been using many different essential oils and have found them to be amazingly helpful. I've always enjoyed oils and just bought whatever brand I happened to run in too.  My acupuncturist has used several on me during acupuncture or massage that have really made a world of difference. She has also given me "recipe ideas" that I can use at home, and have used with success! Just like fresh produce, you want to make sure you buy good quality oils that are made without chemicals. I use Young Living Essential Oils.

So, today's natural remedy using oils:

During the winter, my son gets colds all of the time. He had a cold back in March that was just awful. He had the worst congestion and I could even feel his chest rattle. The nurse in me was praying that he didn't develop a pneumonia.  Chandon, my acupuncturist, suggested that I diffuse some Thyme by boiling it. She said to just boil it while we were hanging out in the kitchen. I did that, but then I put several drops in his humidifier in his room and diffused it over night. The next morning Gabe's nose was running like crazy, but the chest rattling had completely gone. Thyme helps to fight several disease causing bacteria and viruses. It's great for colds and Germany even uses it to treat whooping cough and emphysema. It's an expectorant, which is great for kids when they are young and can't consciously cough up their phlegm. It has several other medicinal properties, but it definitely helped us get through some of Gabe's nasty colds this winter!

If you're ever interested in purchasing good quality essential oils from Young Living, let me know and I'll help you place an order! I'll be posting more uses for oils from time to time! I'm addicted!