About a year ago, I started dabbling in essential oils. As someone who aspires to a healthy lifestyle, I was intrigued by the positive impact it seemed to be having on people in regards to not getting sick once taken at the onset of a cold. As a teacher, I would often get sick, especially in my first years of teaching toddlers. They always had runny noses, coughs, sneezing and putting their mouths on everything imaginable! I decided to buy a bottle to have as backup for the day I would need it. Sure enough, I had that achy feeling come on weeks later and decided to give it a whirl. BEWARE! It tastes TERRIBLE!! I recommend honey or putting it in capsules. I took three doses that day and by the next day, all symptoms were gone. GONE! Now...as a single mother of 2 little ones, THAT was nothing short of a miracle. What mother wants to be sick with two demanding children running around the house? And, I would have to take a sick day or two and I am not really fond of using my days off for being sick. I would rather...go to the beach or visit family. I now knew for myself the power Oregano Essential oil! There was no turning back for me. I carried Oregano Essential oil in my purse like it was a bottle of Tylenol or Aleve (both of which I never ever use, btw). The moment I felt that icky feeling, I would consume Oregano Essential oil and continued up to 3 times a day until symptoms were gone. At most I would need to take it for 2 days - AT MOST! It was usually a 1 day ordeal and I was like new again. I made sure I went to bed early and by the following day, I was ready to conquer the day! I knew I had liquid gold in my hands...this tiny little unconventional secret that most people, when you mention it to them, look at you like you are a Martian...but soon my co-workers were asking me for some once the onset of a cold came their way and when they found success with it, well...I felt like I was the Messiah leading the flock!
Here is how to use Oregano Essential oil: I use only 100% therapeutic grade essential oils, namely Young Living. I will either dilute the oil in 1 tsp. of raw honey and consume or I will place two drops inside a capsule and drink with water. You can order capsules through the Abundant Health website: http://www.abundanthealth4u.com/default.asp
Oregano Essential oil may also help with the following conditions: sore throats, calluses, candida, carpal tunnel, pneumonia, warts, whooping cough, strep throat, staph/MRSA, and viral infections.
Children over 6 years should use with caution and in greater dilution. You can mix with coconut oil and rub on the bottoms of their feet or you can diffuse it.
Where to purchase? www.youngliving.org/heidig1
Have a blessed, abundant day!
- Heidi
