Essential Oils And The Common Cold

Essential Oils

Did you know that you can use essential oils when dealing with a cold? Cold viruses release infected secretions when you cough or sneeze and is entered into the body through the nose or mouth since the virus is usually airborne, but it can also be transmitted from the hands to the mouth or nose. That is why it is so important to wash your hands and to keep your hands away from your face.

Essential oils have been proven to be effective in treating viral infections. Inhaling the scents opens up a stuffy nose, and helps ease breathing. This is soothing to inflamed membranes.

Essential oils to use are : pine-needle, peppermint, eucalyptus and thyme. Pine needle and thyme can be used to loosen up mucus. To get these benefits just place a few drops of one of the oils into a tissue and inhale. Try boiling water and place a few drops into the water and inhale the steam.

Ginger's Health Benefits

Fresh Ginger

Ginger Tea with Lemon

Ginger Powder

Ginger’s Health Benefits


Ginger is one of the most important digestive herbs in the world and has many health benefits. It can be used for a nauseous stomach, morning sickness, motion sickness, and other intestinal problems.
Ginger is a good remedy for patients who are going through chemotherapy by helping with stomach discomfort and nausea.  This herb can ease stomach upset because ginger has a  warming and blood moving effect that are helpful for people with poor circulation.

Drinking ginger tea with a splash of lemon can help flush out inflammation triggering toxins, reducing joint aches, and also as an extra bonus can trim up to four pounds of trapped fluid in our body, an easy way to lose that excess fluid.

Just drink daily three cups of ginger tea with a little lemon and soon you will see and feel the results.
Ginger can be taken in extract form, capsules, or tea. I personally have experienced the results from drinking ginger tea.

The Benefits of Cayenne Pepper

Benefits of Cayenne Pepper            

The red pepper or cayenne is a small perennial shrub that is a native of South America, or any other warm of the world. This plant has white flowers, then green, and then 

eventually red or yellow pods.

Cayenne can be taken in capsules, extract form, or powder by just sprinkling it over 

your food, just go with a light hand unless you can take the heat.

The benefits of taking cayenne are very effective for treating a cold, poor circulation,

 or a weak digestion. In some of the tropical climates cayenne when taken actually

 cools the body by promoting sweating.

The health benefits are many, there are prescription creams and liniments that can

 treat be shingles, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and even sore muscles. The

 reason it is so effective is that there is an active ingredient called “capsaicin” which

 effectively blocks the transmission of the pain impulse in the body.

The burning sensation that you may feel after ingesting cayenne is normal and won’t

 hurt you, and in fact, cayenne can help heal an ulcer rather than aggravate it.

Remedies for Sinus Infections

Remedies for Sinus Infections                              

The nasal sinuses are connected to the nasal cavity, and a common cold can spread into the nasal sinuses causing inflamed mucous membranes that can lead to an infection. 

The nasal passageway that connects the sinuses to the nasal cavity is narrow and is easily obstructed due to colds, allergies, or even polyps. The obstruction prevents drainage and traps air that can’t escape through the nostrils and causes mucus to build up.

A nasal infection develops when a bacterial or viral infection u develops usually a cold that spreads into any of the sinuses causing inflammation and swelling and often in the frontal or maxillary sinuses

The infection can be chronic or acute, and most bacteria caused, usually lead to the need for antibiotics. Symptoms of acute sinusitis are pounding headaches, sneezing, pressure, heavy yellow mucus, and fever. Acute sinusitis usually clears up in a few days.

Chronic sinus problems are caused by smoking, nasal growths, or nasal injuries. Sinusitis can be connected to food allergies, so it is best to talk with your doctor.

 Natural remedies can be effective in dealing with infections such as Horseradish poultice- helps draw out the infections by stimulating the blood flow and metabolism.

Expectorant medicinal plants can help as well if you frequently get colds and sinus infections ,you should try and incorporate fresh garlic, horseradish, or cayenne pepper into your diet.

These antibacterial plants help loosen nasal fluids and tame the swelling of the sinus membranes. Horseradish is probably the most effective, and you can grate and sprinkle over your food or purchase it at a health food store in tincture form.

Inducing sweating can help stimulate the immune system, by killing bacteria and helps promote the expelling of toxins. Using a netti pot you can add a spoonful of chamomile, Goldenseal, thyme, peppermint or diluted saltwater.

Inhaling steam with essential oils such as: eucalyptus, or tea tree oil are very effective. The steam is antibacterial and thins the mucus and helps loosen nasal secretions while the oils stop the inflammation and swelling.

Dry air will irritate inflamed sinuses so it is best if you use a humidifier to moisten the nasal passages or use pots of boiling water to add moisture to the area.

Be careful when you have a cold, use paper tissues and throw them away after using them.
Drink plenty of water to keep the nasal mucous fluid, and avoid coffee, and soda as they are dehydrating.

Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables daily so that you receive the necessary vitamins and minerals.
Limit dairy products because they are known to create thick mucus in the throat, nose, and sinuses and are ideal grounds for bacteria.

Foods That Work Like Aspirin

Foods That Work Like Aspirin

That is right....there are some foods that work like aspirin and can ease up pain that you are feeling, plus it reduces inflammation by 16%- and these foods have some of the best natural has vitamins and minerals.



By just adding them to your daily, diet you will benefit from these healthy nutrients.

1 eggplant cooked
1/2 cup of green beans, broccoli, or bell peppers
1/3 cup of sweet potatoes, cooked
1 cup of berries
1 cup cucumber
2 plums

All tasty foods, just add them to your diet and see the results!

Fight Wrinkles With Protein

The majority of women as they age are concerned about wrinkles forming on their
 face and how to slow down the aging process. You can fight wrinkles with
 protein by aiming to consume at least 20 grams of protein at each meal can help you with a 
smoother skin.

A beauty company paid scientist to uncover secrets of beautiful skin, they found that
 getting more protein into your diet makes the skin less fragile- and it remarkably
 reduces the appearances of wrinkles.

If you want to help along with fighting wrinkles you can take a natural herb called
 “cowslip” this herb helps improve facial skin and fights against wrinkles.

Many health food stores may or may not carry it, but you will be able to purchase it online.

Always check with your doctor before taking any supplements.

Remedies For Skin Inflammations

I wrote a post about skin inflammations and causes. Well, here are a few natural remedies that can be used to help deal with the redness, itchiness, and discomfort of skin conditions.  The most important item to deal with is the diet. A diet that is low  in processed, hydrogenated and animal fats, yet high in essential fatty acids, like flaxseed, fish, or even primrose oil can help improve the skin.

Supplements can help by forming new skin cells and prevent bacteria into the cells. Zinc and Beta carotene are excellent supplements that will improve the skin.

Natural herbal remedies like -Calendula, licorice, work well to prevent inflammations.

Tea Tree oil- fights bacteria and fungus and prevents the germs from entering inflamed skin.

Peppermint essential oil is effective for dry, flaky, or itchy skin.