The Flu Season Is Hitting Hard & Has Not Peaked Yet!
- Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 and A(H3N2) were the predominant viruses reported this week.
- Fevers spiking 102+ for 4-8 days, often worse at night.
- Symptoms may improve in 3 days and then reappear.
- Persistent wet cough that gets worse by days 4 & 5.
- An increasing number of adults are contracting this strain compared to previous seasons.
What can you do?
- Get lots of rest.
- Drink plenty of fluids like water and bone broth ** add Vitality Oils to your water.
- Eat healthy foods like fruits and vegetables.
- Use a vaporizer or humidifier to add moisture to the air and diffuse your oils like Thieves and Purification.
- Saline sprays and rinses can help ** Neti pot or nasal rinse.
- Honey mixed with tea or on its own can help with coughs ** make Thieves Tea and use Thieves cough drops
- Harness the total Power of Thieves ** see info below
- Enhance the body's natural defenses using essential oils ** see info below
- Promote respiratory health with essential oils ** see info below
- Enjoy a restful nights sleep ** see how with essential by checking the information below
You should seek emergency care for the flu if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Shortness of breath: You have difficulty breathing or are having trouble breathing
- Chest pain: You have pain or pressure in your chest
- Dehydration: You have dry mouth, no tears when crying, or haven't urinated in 8 hours
- Seizures: You experience seizures
- Confusion: You are confused or have sudden dizziness
- Severe vomiting: You are vomiting severely or persistently
- Bluish lips or face: Your lips or face appear bluish
- Ribs pulling in: Your ribs pull in with each breath
- Severe muscle pain: You have severe muscle pain
- Worsening conditions: Your existing medical conditions worsen
Here are several methods to incorporate Young Living essential oils and essential oil-infused products into your daily routine, promoting your health throughout the winter season:
Harness the Power of Thieves:
- To minimize the spread of germs, wash your hands often and take advantage of the health-boosting benefits of our Thieves® products.
- Use the Thieves essential oil blend in a diffuser, whether day or night, to purify and add moisture to the air.
- Clean your home surfaces with Thieves Wipes or Thieves Household Cleaner for effective sanitation.
- When you're out and about, spray a couple of squirts of Thieves Spray to help sanitize the air around you.
- Keep Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier in your car, at your desk, and in your purse or bag for a quick cleansing option. I often use a napkin with a small drop to clean my desktop.
Find all the Thieves items here: All Things Thieves
Enhancing the Body's Natural Defenses:
- Citrus oils, including Citrus Fresh™, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Orange, and Tangerine, are beneficial for supporting the body's natural defenses. Additionally, their fresh and vibrant scents can enhance mood during the shorter winter days.
- Add Vitality Oils to your water and drink 1/2 your weight in water every day.
- Mountain Savory™ Oil revitalizes and stimulates the body, possessing strong purifying properties.
- Clove Oil, a key ingredient in Thieves, supports the body's natural response to stress.
- Oregano Oil is recognized for its purifying qualities.
- Thyme Oil has historically been valued for its cleansing properties.
- ImmuPower™ Oil is effective when diffused or applied topically to the feet and hands.
- Purification® Oil serves to deodorize and neutralize the air.
These items can be found in my Winter Wellness Kit
Promote Respiratory Health:
- R.C.™ has three varieties of Eucalyptus and is comforting when applied to the chest and throat.
- Thieves Lozenges deliver the cleansing power of Thieves for long-lasting relief.
- Breathe Again™ Roll-On Oil creates a soothing aroma.
- Peppermint Oil eases tension and, along with Myrtle and Pine, supports healthy respiratory function.
These items are part of my Winter Wellness Kit, too: Winter Wellness Kit
Enjoy a Restful Night's Sleep:
- Dive into a blissful bath before bedtime, tossing in some Epsom salts along with a splash of Peace & Calming® or Dream Catcher™ for ultimate chill vibes!
- Grab a spray bottle, fill it with water and a dash of RutaVaLa™ or Lavender Oil, and give your pillow a dreamy spritz!
- Fire up the diffuser with a cocktail of Harmony™, Valor®, Gentle Baby™, Trauma Life™, Stress Away™, or Angelica Oil for a night of snoozing so peaceful, you’ll be counting sheep in style!
Find these items here: A Restful Night's Sleep
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