Safe, Effective all Natural Mosquito Repellant
Of major concern these days is the spread of West Nile Virus in many areas of the country. The most commonly recommended products contain DEET, a known carcinogenic pesticide/insecticide that stores in the fat cells of the body and is hard to detoxify. We offer the following combination of essential oils that is a non-toxic way of protecting yourself and your children:
In a bottle with 4 ounces of almond oil add 4 drops of each of these essential oils (We recommend Gritman Essential Oils): [Justen, activate a link to their website on our Links page with the name]
- Thyme Oil
- Lavender Oil
- Peppermint
- Lemongrass
After shaking well to mix, and before using on large skin areas, apply a few drops of the mixture to a small area to test for sensitivity. If this mix is too strong and redness occurs, add more almond oil or add to natural body lotions or crèmes.
To make a water-based spray add 5 drops of the above mixture to 1 Tablespoon of Witch Hazel and 4 Tablespoons of distilled water and spray on body or clothes. Increase amounts to make larger quantities.
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TO STAY HEALTHY DURING COLD AND FLU SEASON
With flu and cold season approaching
we have some tips for keeping you and your family healthier.
First of all BE PREPARED! Each year the World Health Organization (WHO) makes a determination of which flu virus strains are most likely to be prevalent that flu season. These are the strains that flu shots are manufactured from so they change from year to year. However, statistics show that these shots are only about 20% effective and many people contract flu or have side effects from the shots.
There is an alternate available
We have a homeopathic formula availible each fall made from the WHO recommended flu strains. We suggest you start this product as soon as it is available in the fall; usually mid to late September. There are no side effects with this product and our clients who use it say they remain healthy.
If you do experiance cold or flu symptoms it is very important to begin supporting the body with one or more of the following products immediately. By taking supportive measures at the first sign of symptoms you should be back to normal in a day or two. However, waiting even 12 to 24 hours to start these products can prolong the duration of the symptoms several days.
Perfect Solutions Ultimate Viral Defense (the name says it all)
Apex Energetics Cellemax (for maintaining good health)
Advance Medical Labs Transfer Factor Basics (excellent for chronic viral conditions such as Hepatitis C)
Pure Encapsulation ImmuHerbs (immune booster and support)
MMS Pro Sambucol Pro (proven anti-viral syrup)
MMS Pro Umcka Cold Care (drops even proven to reduce duration of cold symptoms)
Vitamin C (powder buffered with mineral ascorbates preferred)
BHI Cold, Flu, Cough (for wet, productive coughs), Bronchitis
(for dry, hacking
coughs), Throat, and Body Pure
Natural cough drops and/or cough syrup
Zinc Lozenges
Vitamin a in a water soluble form
Quercetin
Argentyn 23
Citrus Seed Extract
Wash hands often. Especially after going to the grocery store
and pushing a cart or handling merchandise of any kind
and after coughing or sneezing. (Don't
forget the kids!)
Disinfect or replace toothbrushes often especially during and after
flu. (Five to ten drops of Citrus Seed Extract in a glass of water is a good disinfectant).
Use paper towels for drying hands instead of cloth if there is more than one person in your household or assign separate hand drying towels.
At the first sign of symptoms increase your Vitamin C intake to at least 4000 mg daily in split doses. Vitamin C helps to
boost resistance. Be sure to use a buffered form of C. We recommend either Perque Potent-C Guard or Allergy Research Group Buffered C powder.
Many of the above products are available through our "Patient Only" virtual dispensary link.
Keep a good mental attitude!
DO
FLIES “BUG” YOU?
In
most parts of the world flies are considered a common
pest. This is especially true when dining out or at
home and on picnics. Try this suggestion: Flies are
reported to avoid peppermint. Put a drop of peppermint
oil on a Kleenex or napkin and lay on the table. Even
an unwrapped piece of peppermint flavored chewing gum
placed on the table at a restaurant has been effective.
For outdoor buffets try diluting peppermint oil in some
water and spraying the table or table covering where
the food is located.
NON-TOXIC
AIR FRESHENERS
If
you have fresh mint, lavender, lemon verbena or other
aromatic herbs growing in your yard place a stem or
two in a small vase, place in kitchen, bath or other
rooms, bruising a leaf occasionally to release the smell.
These herbs may be added to floral arrangements too.
A blend of pleasing essential oils in a spray bottle
works well also. Mint or citrus oils leave a clean refreshing
fragrance while pure vanilla extract poured into an
old bowl, saucer, or even a jar lid and placed on top
of a cabinet or bookcase makes your home smell like
freshly baked cookies. Switch to cinnamon and clove
oils for a holiday freshener (pumpkin pie and spiced
cider anyone?). Don’t forget the old fashioned
pomander made from whole cloves stuck into an orange
or lemon. Many large health food stores sell the whole
cloves in bulk.
To remove unpleasant odors such as new paint and cigarette
smoke use several containers of apple cider vinegar
through out the house. Leave them out for several hours
or days as needed.
TRY THIS FOR CAR/MOTION SICKNESS
Nibble on a protein bar and keep
your face cool. It may help to wrap some ice in a cloth
to be able to apply to face and neck. There are also
several homeopathic remedies available from BHI for
Dizziness and Nausea.
WE
WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Many
of you have tips to share. We invite you to e-mail us
your Healthy Living Tips to include here. Please let
us know if we can acknowledge your contribution.
If
so include the form you want the acknowledgement to
take. Example: First name, state, e-mail address, etc.
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