#essential oils roller blend recipe

[violet-hearth]

Basic Spell Oils

I should have posted this a lot earlier, but I forgot ..

Oils are a great way to create herbal blends for spell work - oil preserves the scent, taste and herbal matter if stored away from sunlight (you can store in coloured glass) and can be adapted to make infused olive oil or cooking oils for your kitchen witchery, the dress candles, to add to glamour spells, or to make perfume bases.

Basic Recipe Formula:

Essential oils

Carrier oil such as sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, sunflower oil, apricot oil etc.

A small jar with a dropper or dropper top to store the oil in

Optional:

Vitamin E oil

herbs to create an infusion

Determine the intention of the oil (love, protection, confidence etc.) and gather the herbs and essential oils that have association (personal or common) with aspects of that intention

Add a few pinches of dried herbs to your bottle

Add a few drops of your essential oil (up to 10% of the bottle)

If using, add a drop of vitamin E oil - this can make it better for skin application and also stops the oil from going rancid from the herbal matters

Add the carrier oil and fill to the top, cap and shake to blend - as you shake you can say a prayer, chant, or focus your energy to charge the oil

Allow to sit for at least a week before use, as it ages it will start to macerate and smell more harmonious.

Date Night Dinner Oil

This is an olive cooking oil to be used in salads, sauces, to spread on breads, or to marinate meats and vegetables in. It is packed full of aphrodisiac herbs and summer spices

Olive oil

Garlic, rosemary, ginger, star anise, and chili

Strainer

For a quick infusion, add in your oil and herbs into a pan and simmer on a low heat for 30 minutes.

Allow to cool, strain and use within 1-2 weeks

Attraction Oil

The attraction oil combines aphrodisiacs and anti-anxiety herbs into an oil or perfume. The intention is to attract and command attention, to boost your confidence, and as a base for seduction work.

Add your carrier oil to your oil dropper or perfume bottle/roller - for this I’d recommend a rosehip oil, apricot oil or a neutral grapeseed oil.

Turn your herbs into oils either via essential oils or add them dried straight to your carrier oil to infuse: rose, clove, vervain, cinnamon, licorice, nutmeg, frankincense, apple blossom, jasmine, ylang ylang, lavender, cocoa, and/or gingseng - cater to personal preferences and match scents together, I recommend using between 3-8 oils or herbs.

Example scent profile: rose, lavender, apple blossom, vervain, cinnamon, licorice, gingeseng (spicy floral - I’d also add a little patchouli if turning into a perfume)

These types of recipes are where having a grimoire, notebook, or journal comes in very handy! Keep record of what you've tried, what scents match well, what is repellent, what works for you, plan out recipes before hand.

As always, adapt, change, and disregard as you like to suit your personal practice <3

[groundedgreenwitch]

making my best friend a witchy little care package!

so far i’ve included :

•rose quartz, clear quartz, and amethyst- my personal favorites

•turquoise (her favorite) moon earrings i found in a small shop one day

•tons of spell candles & matches- featuring bonus candles in her favorite color

•rosemary (of course) & cinnamon sticks

•some homemade essential oil rollers- each color is a different blend with a unique purpose

•adorable tarot cards i stumbled upon that are perfect for her that include a guidebook

•moon water from the super blue moon

•a really nifty glass bottle i found at the dollar store

she and i talked at length about what she felt drawn to, and this just felt like a fun way to get her started. a lot of this stuff i just happened to have already! i want to put together a list of celestial events & simmer pot recipes, maybe some other small rituals. i can’t wait to see what her practice grows into & where it takes her!

[delightingintragedy]

Mabon Memories

"Use this blend during harvest celebrations.

4 drops rosemary essential oil (Rosmarinus officinalis) for consecration, confidence, balance, blessings

11 drops benzoin essential oil (Styrax tonkinensis) for calming, harmony, inspiration, peace, wisdom

3 drops May Chang essential oil (Litsea cubeba) for meditation, prayer, strength, renewal, calm

25 drops neroli essential oil (Citrus aurantium) for protection, releasing negative emotions, defense against psychic attack, sleep, shielding

Blend all oils in a 2 ml bottle and diffuse synergy before harvest festivals, rituals, and parties. Can be used at Mabon, Thanksgiving, and gatherings of extended family to keep the peace and renew connections among family and friends. Add 2 drops of synergy to a 10 ml roller bottle and fill with carrier oil for anointing candles for magic involving family harmony, religious renewal, and worship."

-Blackthorn's Botanical Magic by Amy Blackthorn

NOTE: Essential oils and absolutes can be expensive, and this book has shown to present a few costly recipes, so take them with a grain of salt. I personally use oil infusions rather than essential oils because of chemical sensitivity, and it tends not to be of high cost comparatively. I take all of these recipes as a suggestion of correspondence rather than something I absolutely must follow. It's better to get creative and use what you have on hand rather than spend a ton of money on some oils you'll only use once or twice.

[tameblog]

I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

[ramestoryworld]

I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

[alexha2210]

I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

[angusstory]

I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

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I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

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I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

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I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! More Healing Remedies to Try Source link

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I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! 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I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! 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I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! 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I’m always impressed by how effective natural, plant-based remedies can be in combating sickness and want to share my favourite home remedies in hopes that they will make cold season a little easier for you this year. These tried-and-true cold remedies really work for me and I hope they do for you as well. I’m part of that unlucky percent of the population that has an adverse reaction to cold medication so, needless to say, I don’t use it. Since I became a mom, I’ve become something of a cold virus connoisseur. I can tell when one virus has morphed into a different one and really get deep into the experience of what symptoms come with which virus. Runny nose, sore throat, sinus headaches, achy skin, coughs, itchy eyes, and being so stuffed up I sound like a duck—some are mild, and others knock me out. I will say that some of the symptoms can really be a pain without some sort of relief! No matter what the case, I’m grateful to have some healing home remedies on hand for relief. I have been using many alternative remedies for years to get through the cold season, and I have honed them to help with the varied symptoms brought on with each new year. Here they are! I rely heavily on essential oils when making my herbal remedies. Throat Relief Tea Having a sore throat is the worst. When it hurts to swallow or talk, it’s tough to go on with your day. Luckily, you can get some relief from the pain with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand already in your kitchen. Ginger, honey, lemon, and sage are all natural anti-inflammatories and work wonders to soothe sore throat pain when brewed together in tea. To make sore throat relief tea, add the juice of half a lemon, one slice of fresh ginger, a few fresh sage leaves, and a half tablespoon of honey to boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for about five minutes before drinking. The lovely thing about this tea is you can drink as much as you like! Chicken Soup Everyone knows that chicken soup is an age-old remedy for colds, but not that many people know why. Chicken contains carnosine, an immunity-booster, and the heat of soup works to relieve congestion and soothe throat pain. While any kind of chicken soup will bring some welcome relief from cold symptoms, I like to add these other ingredients to really amp up its symptom-thwarting power. Chili flakes: decongest Black pepper: reduces mucus Garlic: boosts immune system Turmeric: reduces inflammation If you know someone who is sick, drop off a chicken noodle soup care package. Echinacea Tincture Echinacea is widely used to help boost immunity and fight off sickness. Follow this recipe from Herbalist Colleen Codekas and take the tincture at the first signs of a cold. Echinacea is proven to shorten the duration of colds and cases of flu. Essential Oil Roll-On Remedy I add a blend of cold-fighting essential oils to a carrier oil and keep the mixture in a roller bottle so I can conveniently roll it onto my chest and the soles of my feet when I feel a cold coming on. You can also make essential oil roll-ons for insomnia and headache. Head over here to get the recipes. These roll-ons are easy to keep handy in your purse, car, or bedside table. Sage Candy Do you like to use Halls or Fisherman’s Friend? Before cold season begins, make up a batch of these sage candies for sore throats. They’re so tasty and help lessen your sore throat conditions. Sage fights pathogens that cause illness and quickly soothes pain. Decongestant Steam Treatment The humidity from warm steam helps to soothe coughs and dry sinuses, and you can make your own cold-fighting humidifier by adding decongestant and anti-inflammatory ingredients to boiling water and breathing in the steam. Start by making my Cold Relief Simmering Spices recipe, then pour just-boiled water over the simmering spices in a large bowl. Position your head over the bowl and cover both your head and the bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Breathe deeply for about ten minutes and you will feel instant relief. My cold relief spices include lavender, chamomile, lemon, and eucalyptus. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers These eucalyptus steamers turn your whole shower into a decongestant steam treatment! Whip up a batch using this recipe, then pop one on the shower floor, and when you run the warm water, it will cause the steamer to fizz and melt, releasing soothing eucalyptus into the steamy air. Keep a batch of these handy at the beginning of every cold season. Taking a hot foot bath reduces inflammation in the head and chest by drawing blood towards the feet. The steam from this healing foot soak also helps with congestion. To make the foot soak, you will need: Make It! Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container such as a Mason jar. To use, add about ½ cup to a warm foot bath and soak for at least 15 minutes. Thieves’ Oil Hand Sanitizer I am normally sick all the time in winter, but since I have been using a homemade Thieves’ oil treatment on my hands I get sick wayyyy less often. Maybe it’s from the essential oils, or maybe it’s just luck, but all I know is I’m rubbing this essential oil blend on my hands regularly and I’m feeling great. At the very least it smells good and feels nice, and it’s handy to have when I can’t wash my hands. See how to make your own here. I also have an alcohol version here you can try if you want something more powerful. Keep hand sanitizer handy in a purse, bag, or car to use when outside of the house. Homemade Vapor Rub This DIY vapor rub balm can be applied to your chest to help soothe congestion and coughs. You can also rub it under your nose for a stuffy nose and sore skin from scratchy tissues. Or have someone rub some on your feet just because it feels good to get a foot rub when you have a rotten cold. Cold Remedy FAQ How do you stop a cold when you feel it coming on? First, keep hydrated and rested. Give your body the energy it needs to fight off this cold by eating well. The next thing you want to do is boost your immune system. I like to take the echinacea tincture at the first sign of a cold, as well as make some chicken noodle soup. I also try to increase the humidity around me and have found my steam treatment a great thing to do daily while feeling cold symptoms. What are the stages of a cold? The first stages of a cold occur in the first 3 days, where you have a hint of symptoms, including a mild sore throat or a running or stuffed nose. After 4-7 days, it progresses into the active stage where the symptoms worsen including aches, fatigue, and fever. After a week, the late stage is where most of your symptoms are gone, minus a lingering cough or stuffed nose. Does Vitamin C help with colds? Vitamin C is known to help boost the immune system. Getting adequate doses will help prevent you from getting a cold. However, there is limited research indicating that it can speed up the recovery from a cold. The best thing to do is ensure you’re getting the right amount of Vitamin C every day. Most people get enough from eating fruits and vegetables, but some people may want to consider taking a supplement. I hope that some of this helps you get through the cold season as well. It’s very important to note that cold viruses are common and unpleasant but if you have any question that you are seriously ill, get yourself to a doctor. These recipes are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and you should always check with your health care professional before trying any home remedies. Use your common sense and please be well my friends! 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