Immune Boosting Essential Oils

With the fluctuation of temperature comes common sicknesses. It has always been a mystery to me why people get sick in certain seasons. I guess there are many factors contributing to that, such as lack of sunlight,  and colder temperatures. This is sure to put your body into a state of stress thus reducing your immunity. So instead of getting the flu shot and taking a whack of pills for the common cold consider taking a holistic approach to boosting your immunity. Below are some immune boosting essential oils to help give your body a kick start when it’s feeling down.

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If we pay attention to our bodies, we should know that these minor issues such as a cold and fever are just cues telling us we need to do something to improve our state. Taking a Tyenol or Advil just numbs our senses. If we are aware we can react. Below are some great essential oils you can use to help stimulate your immunity.

Frankincense

Frankincense oil is collected from the Boswellia sacara tree that originates commonly in Somalia. It has antiseptic properties, meaning it disinfects areas by removing viruses and bacteria. Since it is an antiseptic, it is great for your hygiene. It helps prevent issues like tooth decay and bad breath. You can also apply it to any wounds to prohibit infections. Frankincense is often used to soothe headaches, treat fatigue, and nausea and stop drastic mood swings. Overall, Frankincense is an oil with many positive contributions to help you strengthen your immune system.

Tips to Use Frankincense Oil

Frankincense oil is the A-Z of all oils that can aid in boosting your immunity exponentially. Some people even claim it prevents and neutralizes Cancer cells, although of course, conventional studies will not support those claims. Ways you can use Frankincense oil is a couple drops in a vaporizer or in your bath water. Like all the oils here it must be diluted with a carrier oil.

Sage

Sage is a perennial bush grown all around the world, but traditionally native to the Mediterranean region. It can be used to provide comfort from fungal infections such as Athlete’s Foot, skin diseases, dermatitus( a troublesome disease known to cause swelling, itching and burning sensations) and other viruses. Additionally, its antibacterial growth inside the human body. However, perhaps the most beneficial feature of Sage would be the stunning process of how it retaliates the oxidants in the body, which are the main causes of aging. It is used extensively as an Antioxidant which restricts symptoms of ageing such as loss of vision, reduced hearing competence, memory

Tips to Use Sage Oil

Sage oil will irritate the skin so you must dilute it with a carrier oil. You can add a couple drops to an oil diffuser or a vaporizer. Another great way to use Sage Oil is to add a couple drops in bath water to help soothe sore muscles and calm nerves.

Oregano

Oregano is a perennial herb native to temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. You may have heard about the benefits of oil of Oregano as it has gained widespread popularity across North America. It is has an antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, digestive properties.

Oil of Oregano cleans and disinfect wounds, soothes inflammation, treat respiratory conditions such as chest congestion, colds and flu.

Tips to Use Oregano Oil

Great to use relieve the common cold and flu conditions, pills are available or in a diluted form. You can pick up this oil from health shops to ensure safe consumption and potency. Take 4-6 drops orally each day behind the tongue for best absorption until symptoms dissipate. You can also rub a couple of drops of diluted oil on affected areas of the skin to reduce infection and inflammation.

Peppermint

Peppermint is a hybrid mint plant, found in originally in Europe and the Middle East, the plant is now cultivated all around the world. This essential oil is dated back thousands of years, it has been “documented back to 1,000 BC and has been found in several Egyptian pyramids”. (Dr. Axe) No doubt the ancients believed in the powerful abilities of this herb. Relieves sore muscles when used topically. It also has antimicrobial properties so it can help freshen bad breath and soothe digestive issues.

Tips to Use Peppermint Oil

It has cooling properties so instead of popping a Tylenol whenever you have a fever try this: Dab a couple drops of essential oil on the bottom of your feet and rub it in. Within a couple minutes your fever will begin to reduce. This is great to use for small children. Another alternative is dabbing a couple drops on a wet facecloth and placing it over your forehead, avoid the eyes since this may burn the eyes.

I hope you found these tips useful in helping you tackle the common cold and flu. Nowadays we become too dependant on doctors to relieve our common sickness. Too often doctors will prescribe you antibiotics which can make it even harder for your immunity as all the good bacteria dies with antibiotics. By using these simple methods above you can nip sickness in a bud before it even begins to start and boost your immunity as a result.

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