Flu in the Round (UPDATED 1-31-11)
Once again the sniffles are making their way through our house. I think that we are catching colds and flus more often this year. I don’t know if it is the move (we still need our air ducts cleaned and furnace filter changed – our fault I know) or if it is because our youngest is in a daycare for the first time ever. It is probably a combination of all.
This time Josh is sick instead of me. Thank goodness! I was out 3 days last time. The count this time is Josh, Gwen, and Cora are down. Mable, Henry, and myself up and doing well.
For those of us that have not been affected yet, our essential oil protocol is Clove and Oregano. We used OnGuard and Oregano last time but I wanted to try Clove since it has antiviral properties and the ability to purify blood which increases your resistance to diseases. A drop of each on our feet morning and night worked last time for Mable, Henry and Josh so I assume it should work for the kids again as well as for me.
For Josh, Gwen, and Cora who are sick the protocol is Clove, Oregano, Peppermint, Breathe, White Fir, and Lavender. Peppermint is for the fever for the girls; to cut the burn of oregano and clove in the gel cap; and to mix with lavender for a relaxing back rub. Lavender for pain. Breathe and White Fir for congestion and to ward off a respiratory infection (common in the dry cold weather climates).
The key is consistency and since I am at work I have to call and make sure the oils are being used every couple of hours.
Cora is a little better today but I think that is because we I got some very nice quality time with her last night. We did oils, she took a nice bath and we cuddled on the couch. I think the mom factor is powerful as well.
UPDATE – I was not hit with the flu this time! I think it was the clove oil I used this time.
