Arm Yourself During the Cold and Flu Season- Part 1



Does it seem like just about everyone around you is either coughing, sneezing, or at home with the flu? Cold and flu season is undeniably upon us, but we don’t have to just sit back and fall victim to these nasty little germs. Taking matters into our own hands by using a few preventative measures may just be the difference between getting sick this winter and feeling great.


Essential oils have been used for centuries to boost immunity and help fight bugs. They are considered to be the blood and immune system of the plant, giving them an amazing capability of facilitating healing. Plants have been around for thousands of years and fought off microbes, and viruses, therefore they have developed a very strong immune system. Because of this most of them are naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, and antiseptic. In addition to these qualities, essential oils such as lemon and tea tree help the body to fight infection by stimulating the production of white blood cells.

Some key immune boosting essential oils are:

Lemon: Lemon oil has the ability to boost the immune system by increasing white blood cell production. It also has anti-septic and anti-tumoral properties that have been shown in over 50 different studies.

Tea Tree: Tea tree oil possesses immune-boosting properties as well as being naturally anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal.

Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus is a powerful anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal essential oil. It is also a strong anti-inflammatory and decongestant which is extremely helpful in treating sinus issues and preventing infection.

Cedarwood: Cedarwood stimulates the immune system and lymphatic flow. It also kills airborne bacteria.

Like anything else related to your health, prevention is the key. It is a lot easier to take preventative steps to boost your immune system, allowing your body to use its own defenses to fight disease rather than deal with it once you are already sick. Diffusing a blend of 100% pure essential oils such as lemon or cedarwood in your home throughout the cold and flu season may help to boost your own natural immunity. Placing a few drops of our"immunity" blend in a tea light burner with some water or diffusing it in a vaporizer is a perfect way to get the essential oils into the air. If you would prefer not to use a diffuser/vaporizer, using a room spray with distilled water and essential oils will help as well. Our "sacred space" uses essential oils such as cedarwood, lemon, and cypress, known for their disinfecting properties. Keeping your home and car clean by using an aromatherapy spray instead of one that uses toxic chemicals is an easy way to boost immunity and clean the space.

Lastly, applying essential oils that have been diluted into a carrier oil, to the pulse points, chest, temples, and even the feet can be a powerful way to boost immunity . To make a massage oil, use about 5 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil for adults and 2 drops for children. Essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, and peppermint that are found in our aromatherapeutic rollerball "deep breaths" can be applied directly to the skin, as they are already diluted in an organic carrier oil.

Deciding to take charge of your health is one of the most empowering decisions you can make for yourself. Stay tuned for part 2 of this series of articles intended to help strengthen your natural immunity as well as give you tips on how to fight bacteria once you are feeling under the weather.