3 essential oils you can't do without this winter

So hands up, who has already fallen foul of some winter bug or lurgy?  I did have a few days of feeling totally wiped out a few weeks ago with a sore throat to boot so I'm hoping that this is me now out of the winter bug equation.  If you are suffering or wish to be armed with some natural remedies, continue reading to learn how some simple essential oils could save you and your family some unnecessary unpleasantness:(NB for kids under 2 use only half the amount of drops of each oil)

Eucalyptus;

• For a raised temperature add 2 drops to some bubble bath and add to the water.  This also works for aches and pains caused by cold/flu symptoms.
• For chesty coughs, add 4 drops to an egg cupful of olive oil and rub into the chest several times a day
• For congested sinuses, add 2 drops to an egg cupful of lotion or cream nd gently apply (sparingly) to the cheekbones and temples several times a day.

Chamomile Roman:

• To aid sleep, put 2 drops of oil onto a tissue and place inside the a pillowslip or under your bottom sheet near the place the head will be resting.  The oil will evaporate to give a relaxing aroma to the room.
• Add 2 drops of the oil to your bath water to aid relaxation.
• For red angry skin or a high temperature, add 4 drops of the oil to an egg cupful of lotion or cream and apply sparingly throughout the day.

Sweet Orange:

• To help stop the spread of infection and lift the spirits add for drops to an oil burner or fan vaporiser
• To help with sickness and other digestive disorders, add 4 drops to an egg cupful of olive oil and massage the abdomen gently several times a day.
• To lift the spirits, add 2 drops to your bath water

Til next week, good health to you.

For any enquiries, email Michael at synergy_therapies@icloud.com