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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.
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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.
If you’ve ever suffered from the dry, itchy skin caused by eczema, then you’ll understand how painful it can be.
Fortunately, there are a number of Eczema home remedies you can try.
Home remedies for eczema can be made with products you either already keep in your store cupboard or are easy to find.
Different solutions work for different people so do try them till you find the one that works for you.
Head lice (nits) are those pesky tiny parasites that live on the scalp and hair shafts.
It is a common problem among children, especially when they first start school, or return after a holiday. Fortunately, there are many home remedies for lice!
Lice are no respecter of age or gender and are easily passed on to siblings and other family members, including Grans, Aunts and Uncles etc.
In the olden days, sometimes the head was shaved completely or Kerosene was used to treat head lice.
When Kerosene was used, a severe combing with a special bone comb was then done to remove the eggs.
A painful and very smelly procedure, thankfully we have gentler and pleasant smelling home remedies for lice these days!
The benefits of cinnamon, love it or hate it are many!
This ubiquitous kitchen spice is a powerhouse in your herbal first-aid kit as a home remedy.
Most of us will have cinnamon in our spice rack for flavouring our desserts and sweet goodness like carrot cakes and Christmas inspired recipes.
With skin being the largest organ in your body, it’s important to look after your skin without using harsh chemicals.
There are a ton of home remedies for acne which don’t entail using harsh chemicals and spending loads of money!
Not everyone suffers from acne, but if you’re one of the unlucky ones, I’ve no doubt you’ve tried many solutions.
Sometimes it’s not full blown acne, but small pimples. You can still get scars but, there’s a lot you can do to reduce and remove acne and pimple scars.
There are many health benefits of Turmeric and this modest spice packs a real health punch.
Most likely you have some sitting in your kitchen cupboard.
The part of turmeric that we use medicinally is the rhizome (which is kind of like the root).
Resembling Ginger root in appearance, it has been used as a spice, colouring agent and medicine for 1000’s of years.
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.
This is a basic overview of just some of the benefits of Cinnamon and Honey. For more detailed information, see the honey article and the cinnamon article