Cold and Flu Prevention Tips

Remember that essential oils were man's first medicines. God has given them to us for our healing.
Young Living has several outstanding essential oil-enhanced products to help you and your family with the illnesses that often occur this season of the year. Keep these items on hand so that you can be armed and ready, should you need them!
The best treatment for a cold or flu is prevention! Keep the immune system strong to prevent illness.
- Immupro (#3213) is packed with some of the most powerful immune stimulants known and is a fruity chewable supplement to strengthen the immune system. Taken at night before bedtime.
- Longevity (#3289) One of the most powerful antioxidants supplements available should be taken daily for good health. This formula has an ORAC score of 150,000. It is a gel cap supplement.
- NingXia Red Juice (#3003) - the highest antioxidant liquid dietary supplement from whole food sources. Helps to keep the immune system strong all year round. Available in liter bottles or handy individual pouches. Tastes great!
Once you have the first sign of cold or flu, you can use the following:
- Inner Defense ( #3295) - the most powerful antibacterial and antiviral oils in an easy gel cap. Use the first sign of any cold or flu symptoms.
- Super C (#3242) - . Most people are deficient in vitamin C and can take1-2 grams per day when ill or under extreme stress. It's water soluble and does not build up in the body.
- Super C Chewable ( #3251) - The only vitamin C in the world to combine citrus essential oils, citrus bioflavonoid, and whole-food natural vitamin C in one tablet.
- THIEVES Essential Oil Blend (#3423) - A blend of highly antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-infectious essential oils. Named after a group of 15th century thieves, who rubbed oils on themselves to avoid contracting the plague as they robbed the dead and dying. Awesome for killing airborne organisms. - Great used in a cold air diffuser (#3660).
- THIEVES Spray (#3265 1 fl. oz or #3266 for a 3-pack) Spray in throat the first sign of a sore throat. This is for adults only, not for children. (For children use the lozenges.)
- THIEVES Hard Lozenges (#3282) - great for sore throats as well as coughs.
- THIEVES Soft Lozenges (#3229) - a quickly dissolving version of above.
- Peppermint (#3614) - Great for reducing fever. May be applied to the soles of the feet or on temples, forehead and back of head. Also great for sinus congestion and for headaches. First time users and young children can dilute 50:50 with V-6 Oil.
- R.C. Essential Oil Blend (#3405) - Brings relief from colds, bronchitis, sore throats, sinusitis, coughs and respiratory congestion. Dilute 1 part EO to 1 part V-6 oil. Use for coughs rubbed onto chest and back. Also can be used on q-tip in the nostrils for sinus congestion.
Can alternate with RAVEN. Diffuse in room or add a few drops to a bowl of hot water and inhale. - RAVEN Essential Oil Blend (#3402) - Also helps for respiratory issues. Both antiviral and antiseptic. Great for coughs in combination with R.C. Dilute1 part EO with 1 part V-6 Oil. Use diluted with V-6 oil on chest and back for coughs.
- V-6 Oil Enhanced Vegetable Oil complex - (#3775) Keep on hand for diluting certain "hot" essential oils. A vegetable oil slows the absorption rate of an essential oil.

Common "Scents" Precautions: if using therapeutic grade essential oils for the first time, remember that a little goes a long way. They are very concentrated.
Test one drop of oil on the inside of your arm for sensitivity. If the area feels warm or reddens, add the V-6 vegetable oil to dilute it. The soles of the feet are a good place to start as you begin working with essential oils, especially for children. When using oils on young children in a place other than the feet, dilute with V-6 when using the first time.
Raven contains lemon oil. Any citrus oils applied to the skin should not be exposed to sunlight as they intensify the sun and can burn the skin. However, Raven gets applied under clothes or night clothes, so this is not usually a concern (unless you live in a year-round warm climate).