The health of my family is a top priority for me. Especially in the winter when there seems to be a never ending merry-go-round of coughs and colds.
I use DoTERRA On Guard blend most days and every day at the first sign of a sniffle.
This provides a natural and effective alternative for immune support.
The beauty of this blend lies in its adaptable nature, you can use it in many different ways depending on who in your family is using it.
If you’ve ever suffered from asthma, then you’ll recognise the symptoms of an asthma attack. That shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and feelings of panic (from mild to severe). There are many home remedies for asthma, not curing, but relieving the symptoms of an asthma attack.
I’ve suffered from Asthma since my 40s and only recently discovered I had allergies. Some allergies I can deal with by not eating or preparing them (soya, potatoes, wheat, olive) but enviromental allergies are trickier (Ash, Birch and grass).
I have to point out here that since cutting out my known allergens, the symptoms have eased by quite a bit. It’s definitely worth getting tested, then consulting with your health professional
“These remedies are not to replace any medications prescribed by your health professional”.
Asthma is a disease of the lungs that causes difficulty breathing. These asthma attacks occur when there is an obstruction in the flow of air in the lungs.
Because the airways swell up during an asthma attack, the muscles around them become tight, causing the constriction of air around the lungs.
You feel that tickle in your throat and the beginnings of a headache.
You just generally feel “under the weather”, all signs of the impending flu!
Fortunately, there are very effective home remedies for flu.
For the first day or two, you might think you have a simple cold.
Often, by the time you realize it’s the flu, schedule an appointment, and go to the doctors for treatment, you have the full blown flu virus.
The advantage of home remedies is that you can start taking home remedies immediately you have symptoms such as:
Sometimes, taking a natural remedy for flu can be enough to relieve you of the worst flu symptoms and get you back on your feet quickly.
Honey is one of those foods that many of us have in our kitchen cupboard.
But, would most likely not think to use it medicinally, but the benefits of honey should never be underestimated!
While it’s most often employed in cooking as a liquid sweetener, it’s useful for several different common illnesses.
Notably in protecting your cardiovascular system, treating coughs, boosting your immune system and when used externally, to help wound healing.