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Our three year old (soon to be four) hasn’t been given antibiotics so far. I’m truly happy for this because not only does the antibiotic kill the bad guys but also the good guys, that you benefit from every minute. I’m certainly not against antibiotics because […]
This is a 500ml stainless steel spray bottle and it’s my most recent addition in reducing and avoiding plastics. This bottle is for homemade conditioner. I use half water and half apple cider vinegar and 5 drops of lavender, peppermint and rosemary essential oil (total […]
My first line of treating physical ailments and discomfort is therapeutic grade essential oils. I would like to share with you how I use essential oil to support my body and immune system but first I would like to share an unpleasant surprise I woke up to yesterday morning.
I woke up with my first cold sore ever 🙁 I was somewhat devastated! I’d been very pleased that so far I hadn’t had to battle ‘this’ common viral infection until now.
Since childhood I’ve delt with other viral infections, one manifest being flat warts and another as plantar warts. I know that these are a sign of a compromised immune system, which goes hand in hand with the development of an autoimmune condition that I have since been able to reverse due to lifestyle changes.
I think I know how my system was weakened to be unable to fight off this viral exposure to the Herpes Simplex virus (type 1 and 2). Sounds horrible doesnt it!
Early last week, I waxed my lip area. Then mid week, I came down with mild gastro. Then last weekend I went to the swimming pool with my son where I could easily have been exposed. I’m sure I’ve been exposure numerous times in the past but this time the right combination of unfortunate events made me susceptible to the virus.
As soon as I realised it was a cold sore, I grabbed a melaleuca (also know as tea tree) roller bottle and applied it to the area. I then did some more research how to treat cold sores naturally and Melaleuca was indeed one of the essential oils recommended to treat a cold sore. Other essential oils recommended are peppermint, clove and helichrysum essential oils. For the rest of the day I applied peppermint essential oil as it was found to demonstrate a direct virucidal activity against herpes type 1 and 2 viruses in a study.
Apply 1-2 drops of chosen essential oil diluted with carrier oil on the cold sore several times a day or as needed.
To further alleviate the discomfort I applied an ice cube as well as dabbing some of my parents cognac to the cold sore several times (cognac was a recommendation from a retired doctor). By midday, the discomfort had gone.
Hygiene is also very important! I wash my hands before and after applying anything to the cold sore area. In addition, I submerge my toothbrush in boiling water after use.
I’ll keep applying peppermint essential oils and probably some of the other oils recommended to treat cold sores to support my body healing from this viral infection. I hope that my already healthy lifestyle will keep the viral infection abay and not return.
The whole focus of the health of our little family is to support and strengthening our immune system from the food we take, the way we move, rest and sleep as well as the way we think.
Previously, I’ve been successful in treating a fungal infection (ring worm) that our son contracted as well as the fast healing of the skin after burns, stings and cuts. I also use essential oil blends that I rub on the chest to help with coughs or rub on the belly to help with discomfort in the tummy. I’ve friends who swear by the respiratory blend during the winter months. They feel a huge difference when using that blend of essential oils!
When using therapeutic grade essential oils in combination with topical magnesium, I’ve also been able to help and friend of a friend relieve pain in her legs in the evening and night. You can read more about my Magnesium Body Butter here http://ditteeden.com/magnesium-restless-legs/
I use doTERRA essential oils because they’re food and therapeutic grade essential oils and the plants are grown in a region in which they’re indigenous and grown naturally for thousands of years, within nutritive soil conditions, air quality, weather/moisture etc. These conditions as well as the extraction process are reflected in the quality of the essential oils.
You can order doTERRA essential oils HERE and they’ll be send directly to you. Or even better, if you want to buy the oils at wholesale price (25% of retail price), you can enroll with your own account HERE. There is no monthly order required, no contracts or lock in and it can be cancelled any time.
Enjoy mixing, experimenting, sniffing and using them in your food too!
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From time to time, I’ll mix up natural remedies and I often use my therapeutic and food grade essential oils. I also like to give friends and family a roller bottle with a blend of beautiful smelling essential oil that they can apply instead of […]
I made this delicious soup with jerusalem artichokes, carrots and cauliflower using this recipe as a guide. I didn’t have any lime juice and zest so instead I used 4 drops of lime essential oil. Beautiful favour! I use doTERRA essential oils because they’re food […]
Afternoon self care with chai tea with coconut milk and a drop of cardamom essential oil.
I add the essential oil when the tea has cooled ready to drink.
In the Modern Essentials book, cardamom essential oil is highlighted for it’s uplifting, refreshing and invigorating properties.
Historically, cardamom was used for many digestive and respiratory complaints.
I use doTERRA essential oils because they’re food and therapeutic grade essential oils and the plants are grown in a region in which they’re indigenous and where the plants have grown naturally for thousands of years, creating the nutritive soil conditions, air quality, weather/moisture etc. These conditions as well as the extraction process are reflected in the quality of the essential oils.
You can order doTERRA essential oils HERE and they’ll be send directly to you. Or even better, if you want to buy the oils at wholesale price (25% of retail price), you can enroll with your own account HERE. There is no monthly order required, no contracts or lock in and it can be cancelled any time.
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After our big move and some travels, I didn’t get around to making some more toothpaste when I ran out. We haven’t used store bought toothpaste for a long time and our son thought the store bought toothpaste was too spicy as he said. It […]
Silk floss won’t compromise your oral health and it goes in your compost bin when you’re finished flossing. I found a piece of silk left over from an old sewing project and an old silk shirt with holes in but you can also buy a […]
This magnesium body butter from Wellness Mama is great to help sleep, boost magnesium levels and is also great apply on sore muscles. If you add essential oils it will also smell divine as well as supporting rest/sleep or help with sore muscles. Lavender, cedarwood and/or vetiver essential oil will calm your body and mind, supporting rest and sleep and peppermint, cypress and/or marjoram essential oil will help ease sore muscles.
Another great thing about this magnesium body butter is that it’s great for mild sun exposure as coconut oil and shea butter are both naturally SPF of 4-5 plus it contains magnesium that’s needed for the absorption of vitamin D. If you don’t use this magnesium body butter before sun exposure, don’t forget to use after sun exposure to help the body absorb Vitamin D. We hear over and over again on the news how most people are vitamin D deficient!
I use doTERRA essential oils because they’re food and therapeutic grade essential oils and the plants are grown in a region in which it’s indigenous and where the plants have grown naturally for thousands of years, creating the nutritive soil conditions, air quality, weather/moisture etc. These conditions as well as the extraction process are reflected in the quality of the essential oils.
You can order doTERRA essential oils HERE and they’ll be send directly to you. Or even better, if you want to buy the oils to wholesale price (25% of retail price), you can enroll with your own account HERE. There is no monthly order required, no contracts or lock in and it can be cancelled any time.
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Note: Should you feel a little tingling sensation where you’ve applied the magnesium body butter this is normal as the magnesium is absorbed through your skin and it’ll face after a few applications.
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Most of us have heard that the skin is the largest organ but not many of us know or think about the skin as one of the fastest and most efficient ways to feed your body as everything that is applied to the skin is […]
