Aromatherapy Recipes for Colds

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Aromatherapy Recipes for ColdsMany of us are suffering more often from that age-old malady, the common cold. Colds are virus-caused illnesses that affect the respiratory system, nasal passages and throat and they are not effectively treated with antibiotics. Naturopathic physicians regard the common cold as the body's attempt to cleanse impurities especially since colds no longer limit their appearance to a specific season. The source of those impurities can range from pollution to improper diet. And the effects can be magnified by something we all experience to one degree or another... stress. Unfortunately the stress levels that each of us experiences daily seems to be growing in volume.

Aromatherapist, Michele Renaud, has provided us with these essential oil recipes that will help encourage the harmony and balance of the mind, body and spirit.If you have any questions or suffer from a serious illness, be certain to consult with your health care provider prior to using any essential oils. Here are three recipes to help relieve the stress and ease the cold.

Bath - Add the following ingredients to a hot bath:10 drops lavender essential oil5 drops eucalyptus essential oil5 drops sweet orange essential oilRelax in the bath for at least ten minutes. Breathe in through your nose, absorbing the energy from the oils and exhale through the mouth releasing all of the impurities.

Steam Inhalation - In a pot of boiling water add:10 drops eucalyptus essential oil5 drops ginger essential oil5 drops lemon essential oilHold your head about 18 inches from the water and breathe in through your nose, exhaling through your mouth.

Dry Inhalation - On a handkerchief place:3 drops eucalyptus essential oil2 drops clary sage essential oil2 drops sweet orange essential oilThis is wonderfully refreshing if you have to be at work while your are experiencing the symptoms of a cold! Hold the handkerchief about three inches from your face. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth.

Immune Boosting RecipesColds and flu are becoming a year round problem. Some believe these illnesses may be partially caused by stress, but most health care professionals know that they are definitely aggravated by stress. Aromatherapy can help relieve the symptoms and successfully combat the stress that underlies or aggravates the problem at the same time it enhances the immune system. Try these Immune Boosters.

Morning Immunity Bath4 drops tea tree oil3 drops rosemary oil2 drops lemon oil 1 drop ginger oilDisperse the essential oils in a tub filled with warm water and soak for fifteen to twenty minutes.

Evening Immunity Bath4 drops tea tree oil2 drops clary sage oil2 drops sweet orange oil2 drops rosewood oilDisperse the essential oils in a tub of warm water and soak for fifteen to twenty minutes. Immune Boosting Massage Oil4 ounces jojoba, olive or almond oil10 drops geranium oil10 drops tea tree oil8 drops lemon oil8 drops lavender oil4 drops eucalyptus oil

Mix well and enjoy the warmth of an immune-boosting massage.Taken from

http://www.shirleymaclaine.com/articles/health/article-289-- Diana Gonzalez

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