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12-19-2012 at 9:45 PM
Divallyn
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Colds *fyi*

I don't mean this to come across as pompous just helpful information that I am glad was shared with me.

When baby or anyone else has a cold or congestion put pure eucalyptus essential oil on the bottoms of their feet (one to two drops) and some on their chest and back (diluted in coconut, olive or almond oil). My son recently had a cold and after doing this the congestion was MUCH better. It's all natural and doesn't have any chemicals such as Vicks or J&J (that uses known carcinogens in their baby products).

Also to help the body fight off the cold faster you can also rub one drop of oil of oregano on the bottoms of their feet.

Both are available at health food stores and relatively inexpensive. I have been doing this for myself for years but contacted my naturopathic paediatrician to make sure it's okay for babies and she confirmed it was. My sons cold only lasted two days.

If using on yourself just up the drops to about 3-4. 

Hope this helps! 


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12-20-2012 at 9:59 AM
mcgeeva
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Great advice...unless your like me and HIGHLY allergic to eucalyptus :)

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12-20-2012 at 10:23 AM
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mcgeeva:
Great advice...unless your like me and HIGHLY allergic to eucalyptus :)

Ah, that's a bummer!

What about peppermint? It's supposed to have a similar effect apparently? 


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12-20-2012 at 10:24 AM
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Interesting I will have to try that then :)

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12-20-2012 at 11:00 AM
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Yeah, there is menthol in eucalyptus, no??? I had a terrible sinus infection that turned into bronchitis, and I have a mister you can drop oil into and it smells up the room. I usually use lavender and keep it at least 6 feet from me. When I had the sinus infection and couldn't breathe, I put eucalyptus in it, and put it on my nightstand right next to my head. It penetrated enough where I could breathe a little easier. Never thought to use on DDs, but maybe in a mister I wouldn't worry so much about skin irritation. Thanks for the tip!

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12-20-2012 at 11:00 AM
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12-20-2012 at 2:17 PM
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I actually already knew that. I saw it on Pinterest. lol.

Only works if you have access to a store that sells it though. I can't even find baby vick's locally. Next time I try to one of the big cities I'll have to look around.

12-20-2012 at 2:33 PM
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I second the peppermint oil.  Peppermint oil is my cure all- from congestion to headaches (tension ones are helped for me by applying the oil directly to the pain).  It's normally fairly easy to find, too, as most baking aisles have it in grocery stores.  If you don't have allergies, though, the eucalyptus would definitely be worth a try!  Thanks for the info!

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12-21-2012 at 7:31 AM
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I buy my essential oils online, if you group together purchases on amazon you can get free shipping.

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