With all the colds, flu bugs seeming to run rampant this winter season it seems only fitting to post about an oil that can help fight these nasty germs. I fought for over a month with a nasty cold or something I like to call "The Tallahassee Crud". It would NOT let go of me! I tried so many medications, and nothing worked. I just happen to see someone offering essential oils samples on FB, and asked if she offered something that would help with my cold. She sent me On Guard - and she made a believer out of me.
A few weeks ago, I ordered my Enrollment pack, and I have been sharing them and oil information with family and friends. I put On Guard beadlets that I put in a gelatin capsule every morning with my 2 drops of Peppermint, 2 drops of Lavender, and 2 drops of Lemon for my allergies. I have not had to reorder my prescription medicine since. It was a medicine for allergies and asthma, and I have been on it for years. It was the only thing that worked for me, and during some years, when it was considered "non-preferred" by my insurance, I was paying up to $70 per MONTH for this medicine! Needless to say, I would prefer not to put unnecessary chemicals in my body for a high cost when I can get better results for a lesser cost from Mother Nature herself.
Here are some of the ways I and my family have used them so far:
My oldest was sick the other week. I found a recipe for sore throat that consisted of "a teaspoon of honey with one drop of On Guard, one drop of Lemon and one drop of Peppermint. Take as needed." She admitted that it did help soothe her throat. I sent her home with the ingredients and told her to take as she needed it. She reported after a few days that she was taking the "meds" and was feeling better. Considering her line of work (retail) and all the interaction she has with various unknowns day in and day out, I'll chalk this one up to a success.
Besides putting an On Guard beadlet in my "Allergy Bomb" every morning, I add a few drops to my diffuser at night for a little extra protection while my husband and I sleep.
I added 5 drops On Guard, and 5 drops of Citrus Bliss to a 10mL roller bottle, and filled the rest with liquid coconut oil - for an easy-to-use, easy-to-carry-in-my-purse hand sanitizer. Added bonus, the coconut oil moisturizes my hands.
A drop of On Guard can be added to a glass of water for a refreshing picker-upper. My co-worker put a drop directly on his tongue and then drank water. Whichever you can handle best, go for it.
Recently I made a "Flu Bomb" Roller Bottle with a recipe I found online:
15 drops Lemon
15 drops On Guard
10 drops Melaleuca
10 drops Frankincense
10 drops Oregano
"Put in roller bottle and fill with fractionated coconut oil"
Since I don't have the fractionated oil yet, I made mine with liquid coconut oil, found in most health food stores. I put in on my feet before I go to bed - added protection for my immune system.
Also found on the web, and I tried: Put 7 drops of On Guard in a shot glass of water and keep your toothbrush in it. Sanitizes your toothbrush between uses, and adds extra immune booster while brushing your teeth. (Note: It left a slight tingling sensation on the outside of my mouth when I did this, but the sensation went away after a few minutes and did not give me any discomfort.)
These are just a few uses for this wonderful product. There are so many more that have been posted online. Do research, and see what others have done. I'm interested in feedback - comment or message me with your stories. I'd love to hear them!
When it comes to any oil, I keep this in mind: "When in doubt - dilute."
Mel
doTerra - Earths-Gift
www.mydoterra.com/melkiper
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