of this nutrient, increase the risk
for developing the flu. Vitamin
D does two amazing things - it
lowers inflammation an increases
antimicrobial defenses. In other
words, it’s like an energy boost
for our immune systems.
There are 100’s of other nutrients
that play similar roles. So
eat that apple! Have ample fruits
and veggies on hand during this
season. Skip the artificial foods
and sweeteners when possible.
These are empty, nutritionless
calories and they also make it
hard to absorb the good stuff
when we eat it. Consider an
all-natural, plant based supplement
like Moringa Oleifera to
fill in the gaps. Fuel your body
correctly and it will thank you!
TINY LITTLE DROPS,
MIGHTY BIG POWER!
The power and versatility of essential
oils is amazing! It’s OK
to be skeptical (I was), but they
say don’t knock it until you try
it, right? It is more than just
hippie, voodoo stuff. Thousands
of peer reviewed medical studies
prove the benefits of quality essential
oils when it comes to our
health. If you use them, you
already know this! And if you
haven’t tried them yet, cold/flu
season is the perfect time to start,
because they can make a huge
difference! You may not know
that most pharmaceuticals, start
with plant-based chemistry, often
copied in synthetic form.
Trust me, we are thankful for
good medicines too! It just goes
to show the power nature has to
offer. Essential oils are the super
concentrated, beneficial parts of
the plants and our bodies recognize
them because they are
100% natural.
For prevention, topically applying
a small amount of germ
fighting blend such as Ameo’s
Proshield or ARMOR by Ça
Baigne, can stop germs in their
tracks. Essential oils of Cinnamon,
Oregano, Thyme, Lemongrass
& Tea Tree are proven
to have powerful antiviral and
antibacterial properties. 100%
natural, essential oil based hand
soaps are sanitizers are also available
for prevention. Sometimes
we can do all of the right things
and germs still get the best of us.
So, if you feel cold/flu symptoms
coming on, reaching for those
oils can lessen the symptoms
and duration and often keep
16 Healthy Living | Fall Issue | 2017