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