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.
Most of you reading this will already have suffered from cold sores and know that they first appear as blisters below the surface of the skin.
These fluid filled pockets appear on and/or around the mouth and lips.
They can be pretty painful over the course of the 7 to 10 days they last, breaking open, oozing and crusting over.
Fortunately, there are a number of home remedies for cold sores which can help!
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.
Heartburn (or acid reflux) is painful!
If you’ve ever suffered from it, you’ll be glad there are plenty of home remedies for heartburn.
Most of them simple solutions too.
Sometimes it can be so painful, people think they’re having a heart attack, quick relief is needed and welcomed.
A urinary tract infection can be very painful and debilitating.
Your first port of call should be your health professional.
But, there are also some useful home remedies for urinary tract infections in humans to help alleviate the symptoms.(UTI for short)
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.
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.
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.
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.