When the common cold, the flu, or a pesky respiratory virus has you down for the count, you may find yourself in the thick of some rather annoying symptoms – namely a cough that refuses to give you respite. A cough may leave you hacking painfully, keep you up at night, or make you feel […]
Cold and Flu
Essential Oils for Colds Plus 3 Effective Recipes!
This year’s cold and flu season has been a bit rough. Not only has there been the usual flu virus and common cold going around, but a new and particularly resistant strain of virus that leaves you hacking incessantly day and night. This annoying tickle can really disrupt your day to day life especially when […]
Essential Oil Quick Usage Guide – Anti-Catarrhal
Coughing is one of the most common symptoms during cold and flu season causing many to look for remedies that ease breathing and stop the hacking. A trip to the doctor will likely get a prescription for cough suppressants but research has shown that taking OTC cough medicine is ineffective at best. In fact, many […]
Essential Oil Quick Usage Guide – Anti-Bacterial
Anti-bacterial essential oils are effective against bacteria that are both airborne or on surfaces like your hands and various areas of the home like doorknobs, sinks, toilets, and light switches. They are effective against the stomach flu and other bacterial infections and should be considered a staple in every home to help ward off illness […]
Essential Oil Quick Usage Guide – Airborne Bacteria
Cold and flu season can wreak havoc on our immune systems, especially during the holidays when most gatherings are held inside and people can easily pass seasonal illnesses from one person to another. One of the main ways we catch a cold or flu is actually by inhaling the airborne bacteria from coughs, sneezes, and […]
Plant Therapy’s Essential Oil of The Month – Pink Berries CO2
November’s Oil of The Month is absolutely delightful and is an essential oil I’ve been meaning to get my hands on for a while – Pink Berries CO2! You may be wondering what pink berries I’m talking about but I’m positive you’re familiar with them. Also known as pink peppercorns, these berries have a dry, […]