Things You'll Need:
- Ravensara, Ravintsara, Tea Tree and or Lemon Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemon Myrtle, Cedarwood, Pine, Lemon Eucalyptus, and Cinnamon Bark.
- Aloe Vera Gel
- Other oils you can use are Thyme Linalol, Eucalyptus smithii, Thyme Thujanol, Eucalyptus Lemon, Lavendula Angustifolia, Clove, Cinnamon leaf and other anti-bacterial or anti-viral essential oils.
- Vitamin C, Zinc , multivitamin
- drink green tea, cranberry juice
- eat garlic
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Step 1
Wash your hands frequently, and every time you use the bathroom. (Better yet, would be washing your hands before and after using the bathroom as many others do not and may leave unwanted germs on doorknobs, faucets, etc.). Keeping your hands from touching your mouth, nose, face, etc. as much as possible may help as well, but isn't as easy as it sounds, so carrying a gel sanitizer with you is great idea. You can make a natural version of this too that won't dry your skin with alcohol. Check in the RESOURCES for my article on how to do this.
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Step 2
To make an easier version of the natural hand sanitizer; just blend up to 10% dilution of the essential oil RAVINTSARA into aloe vera gel and use it whenever needed. I wouldn't use any more than a 5% dilution if it's for children 2 or under. You can also alternate RAVENSARA and RAVINTSARA whenever possible for adults. I wrote another ehow article on How to make a non-drying hand sanitizer with essential oils and aloe gel if you'd rather use that as mentioned above, check resources at the bottom of this article.
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Step 3
Also it would be wise to purchase a home, work or room diffuser. These are very beneficial as they can help purify the air you are breathing. A wonderful blend for your diffuser to help prevent flu, viruses, Swine Flu or H1N1 would be;
Ravensara, Ravintsara, Tea Tree and or Lemon Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemon Myrtle, Cedarwood, Pine, Lemon Eucalyptus, and Cinnamon Bark.
Do not use this blend on skin as it may burn or cause sensitization. It's best for diffusion or diluted with purified or distilled water for a countertop spray.
It also would be wise to alternate different essential oils so you're not using the same one over and over (you may make yourself immune to its properties with overuse of one specific oil). Other oils you can use are Thyme Linalol, Eucalyptus smithii, Thyme Thujanol, Eucalyptus Lemon, Lavendula Angustifolia, Clove, Cinnamon leaf and other anti-bacterial or anti-viral essential oils. -
Step 4
Regularly clean all home surfaces and counter tops. The above blend would be ideal for a counter top spray diluted with distilled or purified water. (or a mixture of any of the above essential oils). Just add about 25 total drops to 16 oz. of water, shake and use.
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Step 5
Use natural anti-virals whenever possible; like drinking green tea, cranberry juice, eat garlic and stay away from chocolate, honey, dairy products and bananas as they are mucous producers and are detrimental foods when trying to avoid a flu or viral contagion.
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Step 6
Take good care of yourself by eating right, getting enough sleep, exercising and surrounding yourself with nature (plants are nature's air filters). Don't forget to take a multi-vitamin, maybe some extra Vitamin C, Zinc and try drinking herbal teas.
Following any or all of these steps would be very beneficial to you and your family as well as those around you in preventing viral infections, flues and other contagious maladies. For more information see a blog article written about Essential Oils to help prevent H1N1, Swine Flu and Flu Viruses.
Comments
bound2change said
on 1/16/2010 Very Good and Timely article.
bardsart said
on 1/15/2010 What a great set of tips! I had no idea that essential oils could protect against the flu.
brit303 said
on 1/6/2010 Good article, and well thought out. I especially like how you include the cautions. Parents, in particular, need to understand how to adapt to their situations.
unclebiff said
on 1/4/2010 Great article. This coming from a germaphobe.
lydiaboggus said
on 1/4/2010 Awesome article! Thanks for sharing 5*