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Essential oils can be used as an alternative treatment for a variety of problems - and if looking for a specific problem area please use our search page to find relevant information.
The symptoms of a cold are a stuffed-up, runny nose and sneezing, a sore throat, and often a dry cough. Lymph glands along the neck become swollen and tender as a result.
Colds affect different people differently, but if a head cold persists then the possibility of allergies should be investigated.
Flu is much more severe than a cold, but tends to exhibit similar symptoms. Flu causes high fever and chills and a feelings of total exhaustion, as the whole body aches, the head hurts, the back aches and muscles are sore.
In stomach flu nausea and vomiting are common.
Flu viruses are stronger, more infectious and more harmful than those of colds, but both tend to have short incubation periods.
They are highly contagious and can be caught by a sneeze, cough, or kiss. A healthy immune system will resist the most virulent of colds and flu with ease, however individuals with a lot of stress and impoverished health will be more susceptible to recurring colds and flu.
To improve the immune system, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and drink plenty of lemon and mint tisanes.
Mix the above in 500 ml water, place in a spray can and shake well for the oils to mix and spray the office.
in an inhaler or in the bath, or rubbed on the chest (mixed and diluted in a suitable carrier oil) or sprinkled on a handkerchief.
Drink plenty of fluid when suffering from a cold.
If you have any medical conditions contact your licensed medical practitioner. The remedies above are for information proposes only, and should not be taken or construed as medical advice. |
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