| Allergies are some of the most common everyday | | | | nose from a cold. It also prevented my cold from |
| health challenges. Believe it or not, it's the number 1 | | | | turning into a sinus infection. |
| reason people see a doctor! | | | | Inhalation - Diffuse it in a cold air diffuser as often as |
| Headaches, stuffy/runny nose, sore throat, watery | | | | needed. |
| eyes, cough and sneezing are all common allergy | | | | Direct Inhalation - Apply 1-2 drops to your palms and |
| symptoms. Fortunately, there are plenty of safe and | | | | cup over your nose. Inhale 4-6 deep breaths |
| effective ways to relieve them and using therapeutic | | | | throughout the day to ease symptoms. |
| grade essential oils is one of the best ways. | | | | Eucalyptus |
| The essential oils of lavender, RC and eucalyptus are | | | | Many people find that eucalyptus essential oil also |
| well known for their ability to relieve allergic symptoms. | | | | relieves their allergies. There are a few types of |
| Lavender | | | | eucalyptus. The best and safest one for allergies is |
| Lavender (Lavendula agustofolia) is one of the best | | | | Eucalyptus radiata. It's great for respiratory, sinus and |
| essential oils for combating allergies, such as hay fever. | | | | viral infections. |
| Pure, therapeutic grade Lavender is a natural | | | | Here's how to use eucalyptus for allergy relief: |
| antihistamine. I've used it on very rare occasions when | | | | Topically - Rub 1 drop of Eucalyptus radiata (mixed |
| I've woken up with a stuffy nose and watery eyes. | | | | with 1 drop of organic olive oil) to your cheeks, |
| After applying it, I've felt relief within minutes! | | | | forehead and sinuses. |
| Here's how to use Lavender for allergy relief: | | | | Inhalation - Diffuse in a cold air diffuser, as needed. |
| Topically - Apply 1 drop to your cheeks, forehead and | | | | Direct Inhalation - Apply 1 drop to your palms and cup |
| sinuses, as needed. | | | | over your nose. Take 4-6 deep breaths as often as |
| Inhalation - Diffuse it in a cold air diffuser for 15 minutes | | | | needed. |
| every 2 hours. | | | | Bonus tip - Neti Pot |
| Direct Inhalation - Apply 1-2 drops to the palm of your | | | | Using a Neti Pot is another great way to keep your |
| hand, rub your hands together and cup them over your | | | | nasal passages cleaned from pollens, pollution, dust, |
| nose. Inhale 4-6 deep breaths as needed. | | | | dander, etc. A Neti Pot is a tea-pot shaped kettle that |
| Ingestion - (Yes, Young Living's lavender is safe to | | | | is filled with saline solution (salt and water) and is |
| ingest!) Take an empty "00" size capsule, found at | | | | poured into one nostril and then drains out the other |
| most health food stores, and fill the larger half of the | | | | nostril. (I do not recommend putting essential oils in the |
| capsule with 5 drops of Lavender. Fill the rest of the | | | | Neti pot.) |
| large half of the capsule with organic olive oil. Swallow | | | | This practice of cleansing the sinuses has been used |
| with soy, rice or regular milk, 2 times a day. | | | | by Ayruveda and Yoga practitioners for thousands of |
| RC | | | | years in India. Today, people in Europe and America |
| RC is a blend of essential oils that relieves allergies | | | | practice Neti on a daily basis. |
| PLUS colds, bronchitis, sore throats, sinusitis and | | | | Using a Neti Pot in conjunction with therapeutic grade |
| coughs. RC includes eucalyptus, myrtle, pine, spruce, | | | | essential oils can help keep your allergies and hay |
| marjoram, lavender, cypress and peppermint essential | | | | fever symptoms from reoccurring. Neti pots are |
| oils. | | | | available over-the-counter at many drug stores, health |
| Here's how to use RC for allergy relief: | | | | food stores, and online retailers. They cost between |
| Topically - Apply 1 drop to your cheeks, forehead, | | | | $10 and $20. |
| sinuses, or chest as needed. If you have sensitive skin, | | | | All of these methods for relieving allergies are |
| you might want to dilute this blend with a drop of | | | | completely safe AND good for your body. Just be |
| organic olive oil, just to be safe. I've used this blend on | | | | sure to select only therapeutic grade essential oils as a |
| a q-tip and swabbed inside my nose to relieve a stuffy | | | | lesser grade will not produce results. |