Help For Spring Cold Season

Are you having a hard time keeping your kids well?

How about yourself?

It can be especially challenging when the seasons are changing.

We got hit last week with a horrible cold.

Sarah came down with it first, she had a fever and her sore throat turned into a croup cough in the night.

This is where the air ways become inflamed and closed off.

Years ago with baby Naomi we would take her in the shower to steam her and then out into the cold winter night air.

This was repeated several times before she could breathe comfortably again.

Those were long torturous nights.

For those who have experienced it you get it.

For those who haven’t, be grateful.

It’s Such A Worry When Your Baby Or Small Kiddo Can’t Breathe.

We were introduced to essential oils and it changed our entire experience with croup.

I was just learning more about the oils and which ones helped with different problems when Naomi caught the croup and we ended up in the clinic because her lips were turning blue.

What I normally did wasn’t working.

When the doc x-rayed her he confirmed that it was indeed croup.

He described how the inflammation closes off the airway.

“Inflammation” perked up my ears as I had recently learned that peppermint essential oil reduces inflammation.

Naomi received a breathalyzer and we were able to go home after her oxygen levels returned to normal.

Realizing that peppermint would help the croup placed a new weapon in my arsenal.

From that time on when the croup came on we would apply peppermint to the throat area, from the jaw down to the clavicle bone.

It Opens Airways Every Time.

There’s another blend called Breathe that had several types of Eucalyptus along with Peppermint in it.

This is also a great choice to reduce inflammation for croup.

It’s great in general to apply to the throat and chest area during a cold.

Do You Want To Know My Secret Weapon?

(It allows parents to sleep during the duration of a child’s cold.)

IT’S the diffuser.

Not just any diffuser. This Be Young Total Health diffuser.

What I like most about this BYTH diffuser is that it pops on for short bursts, dispersing oil into the air for your kiddo to breathe in and keep airways open during the night.

It has settings and one setting releases a 2 second burst of oil. Then it stays off for 4 minutes.

So it runs all night working on the inflammation in your kiddo so you don’t have to. It’s AWESOME!

My diffuser broke after years of reliable use and I was so excited to order another one but I couldn’t find one on the site anywhere. I contacted customer support and found out that they are releasing a new design soon.

The New Design Is Pictured Above.

Click here to catch a short youtube video of it in action and notice the cloud of oil that is dispersed! I can’t wait to get my hands on this new diffuser.

I will keep you in the loop and let you know when it’s available to purchase.

This is one tool I don’t like to be without! Why…..?

Lack of sleep can run a mother ragged and it will run you down so you can’t fight the sickness off yourself.

You’ll be blessed when you add this great tool to your ‘mom arsenal’!
This diffuser is the greatest find EVER.

It’s perfect for the needs of my family.

It has brought and continues to bring awesome relief to the sick and to those around them.

3 Great Oils To Have On Hand.

Three more great oils that will target the dreaded virus, bacteria and fungus issues are Spice For Life, Guardian, and Defense.

Spice For Life will boost your immune system.

My brother was at work one morning and during the morning meeting he was surrounded by sick people coughing and sneezing all over him.

Because he carries his Spice with him and he took several drops in his mouth immediately after the meeting, he never got sick then and he stayed well all winter.

He’s pretty religious about taking his Spice every day.

Be Young Total Health Essential Oils Are Safe To Take Internally.

Here’s a disclaimer though, not all essential oils are created equal and meant to be taken internally. Some have synthetic fillers and some are extracted from plants in an unhealthy environment.

If you’re unsure of the purity of oils you’re currently using be sure to research the company thoroughly before using internally.

BYTH has a special certification process that you can learn more about by clicking here.

Guardian targets fungus and Defense targets bacteria.

Click here to receive my ‘Quick Reference’ on how and when to use these 3 oil blends for maintenance and how to use them when you’re feeling unwell and you have something to attack.

We Also Do A Liver Cleanse Daily For Maintenance.

Typically first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

When you’re sick you can up it and drink several in a day.

The fresh squeezed lemon juice helps to alkalize your body.

You can take it as a shot or drink as a delicious lemonade.

Another Important Factor Is Supporting Your Lymphatic System.

Two oils I use for this is Bay Laurel and Cypress.

In my free resource I’ll have a video to show you how to use percussion to get your lymph released and flowing again.

It’s easy for anyone to do. My kids percussion me and I do it for them.

Don’t underestimate the power of this.

It also loosens phlegm in the esophagus and lungs.

I hope these tips help you get through cold season.

What are your favorite ways to help your kids stay well?

Please comment below and have a blessed day!