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Essential Oils vs. Swine Flu
By admin | April 28, 2009
“essential oils” “swine flu”
This article written by Annette Chaffee
Swine Influenza Information from the CDC: Click Here to Read
Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the United States. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection also have been identified internationally.
What is swine flu?
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people.
Are there human infections with swine flu in the U.S.?
In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas. Other U.S. states have reported cases of swine flu infection in humans and cases have been reported internationally as well. An updated case count of confirmed swine flu infections in the United States is kept at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm CDC and local and state health agencies are working together to investigate this situation.
Is this swine flu virus contagious?
CDC has determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this time, it not known how easily the virus spreads between people.
What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people?
The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.
How does swine flu spread?
Spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
How can someone with the flu infect someone else?
Infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.
What should I do to keep from getting the flu?
First and most important: wash your hands. Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Can I get swine influenza from eating or preparing pork?
No. Swine influenza viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people. If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
PREVENTION - Keeping Your Body Healthy Naturally with Young Living Essential Oils
Our health and wellness is OUR responsibility. These superbugs are not going to go away, and the vaccines that are being created cannot keep up with the mutations.
Research is discovering that VIRUSES CANNOT BUILD A RESISTANCE TO PURE, THERAPEUTIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OILS: Click Here to Read the Full Article
An antibiotic or vaccine made in mass production in the laboratory is identically the same and the viruses are getting smart enough to mutate and get stronger against them. This is a fact, and we are watching it happen in our lifetime. Young Living Essential Oils can help us to keep ourselves and our families healthy every day of our lives because of the purity of these oils.
We know that this influenza goes deeply into the lungs. Gary Young teaches us that we can take the blend RC (respiratory & congestion) AND:
Drive it deeper into the LOWER lobes of the lungs by adding Spruce.
To drive the oils to the UPPER lobes, use Pine.
Respiratory oils – any of the Eucalyptus oils, RC, Raven, Peppermint, Ravensara, Lavender, Lemon, Spruce, Pine, Idaho Balsam Fir, Frankincense, Believe or the newest Ecuadorian oil, Eucalyptus Blue are all effective in respiratory support.
If you are in an area where this flu virus is active and need further protection, the N95 face mask may be a good option as it comes in 3 sizes – smallest will fit children. There are several masks at this link: N95 Masks
If I end up needing a mask, I will drop several drops of an essential oil into the mask for direct inhalation. Oils recommended include Thieves, Purification, Lemon, RC, Exodus II, and Hyssop.
Or: Egyptian Gold - “THIS IS YOUR BLEND FOR THE BIRD FLU” ~ According to Gary Young , N.D.
At the 2004 YL Convention, Gary Young recommended Egyptian Gold for the Bird Flu and other “Super Bugs.”
Airborne microbes enter our bodies through our eyes, nose, EARS and mouths. Putting a drop of essential oil such as Melaleuca (tea tree) on a cotton ball in the ears can give you an added level of protection. Caution – NEVER put an essential oil directly into the ear!
ESSENTIAL OILS THAT KILL SUPER GERMS – Cinnamon Bark, Lemongrass, Thyme, Peppermint, Malaleuca and Lavender.
Check out my blog posts on: Essential Oils that Kill Bacteria & Fungus and The Powerful Thieves Essential Oil Blend for detailed information on this.
RAINDROP –
The oils in Young Living’s Raindrop Technique kit are highly effective against viruses. Giving and receiving Raindrop Technique would be extremely beneficial. If you do not have anyone to facilitate a Raindrop for you, simply apply the oils to the bottoms of your feet. Another option, take an empty YL bottle (if you are like me, you have plenty of empty bottles!) and add 10-20 drops of each of the oils in the kit, add a bit of carrier oil such as Young Living’s V6 or a pure vegetable oil, and shake to blend.
This can be applied to the feet morning and night and inhaled straight from the bottle throughout the day. These are powerful oils; please use caution when applying and if the oils heat up on your skin, simply add some carrier oil to dilute and slow the entrance of the oil into your tissues. Essential Oils rubbed on the bottoms of your feet will enter every cell in your body within 22 seconds!
THIEVES - Click Here to Read the Full Post
The use of essential oils for medicinal purposes dates back thousands of years and more recently, through scientific study, we know the power of essential oils on airborne pathogens.
During the 14th century, the plague spread across Europe. It was estimated to have killed a third of Europe’s population while spreading to Asia and the Middle East. It was also known as the “Black Death” because one of the symptoms, acral necrosis, caused skin to blacken from sub dermal hemorrhages. So terrorizing was the disease that it killed within a week, usually 3-4 days, wiping out entire families. “The pestilence was so contagious that those who touched the dead or the sick were immediately affected themselves and died”.
During this time, there was a group of four thieves who were able to not only go near the dying and dead, but were able to touch them. The thieves robbed the bodies of the inflicted and did not become ill, themselves. They were caught in 1413 in Marseilles, France. When they were tried, the magistrate offered leniency if they exposed their secret to resisting the infection. The thieves disclosed a concoction of aromatic herbs, including cloves and rosemary, which they rubbed on their hands, ears, and temples in order to avoid contracting the plague.
This recipe was recreated in Young Living’s blend, Thieves®, which contains the oils of clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus, and rosemary. It is highly antimicrobial. When tested at Weber State University, it was found to have a 99.96% kill rate against airborne bacteria.
There is an entire arsenal of Thieves essential oil-based products to keep your environment healthy such as Thieves Essential Oil, Thieves Cough Drops, Thieves Mouthwash, Thieves Spray, Thieves Hand Soap, Thieves Hand Sanitizer, Thieves Hand Wipes, and Thieves Household Cleaner. In addition, the new supplement, INNER DEFENSE contains the essential oils used in our Thieves blend plus Thyme and Citronella. This is a very powerful supplement for health and wellness support.
Use Thieves in your washing machine, dishwasher, wash down counters and bathrooms, diffuse in your environment, put on cotton balls and stick them in your air ducts at home or in your car. Add lemon essential oil to increase your protection against airborne pathogens.
Keep the air you bring into your lungs as clean as possible by using Young Living Essential Oils all day, every day! Simply removing and smelling the cap of your essential oils throughout the day provides health benefits.
Airplane Travel:
One of the ways the Swine flu is being carried from country to country is via air travel. If you must travel by airplane, please take precautions.
- When traveling you could take a couple Kleenex and saturate them with drops of oils such as listed above then put the Kleenex into a baggie and keep it with you. Throughout the flight you can pull out the baggie and INHALE.
- Mix a mild essential oil such as Lavender into a small amount of Animal Scents Ointment and rub a bit on the insides of your nostrils.
- Bring along Thieves cough drops and share them with your airplane neighbors.
- Use your Thieves hand sanitizer before, during and after your flight.
Some additional tips:
Inhale – Put a few drops on the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, cup your hands over your nose/mouth and inhale deeply three times. Inhaling essential oils throughout the day can greatly benefit your wellness goals.
Gargle – Use Thieves Mouthwash and gargle morning and night. You can also gargle with a small amount of hydrogen peroxide and water.
Use ONLY Young Living Essential Oils Internally – I trust Young Living to provide me with the most pure and therapeutic grade essential oils in the world. Because of this, I do not hesitate to take these oils internally. I put them in gelatin capsules, take a drop and rub it on the insides of my cheeks or under my tongue, or drink it in my water throughout the day. I have never had an adverse reaction and only received benefits. Young Living actually already has essential oils already in capsules such as Inner Defense, specially formulated by Gary Young.
Diffuse- You are your best diffuser. Put your oils on your body, rub them on your upper chest/thymus area, or put some one your hands and rub them together and gently run your hands over your clothes. When I am driving to and from work I take some oils on my hands and rub my car seats, the interior hood, and my steering wheel.
Young Living has several outstanding aromatic diffusers to help clean your environment by diffusing and spraying the oil molecules into the air. When using a diffuser, diffuse for 15 minutes, and then run a fan if possible. You can do this every hour, or every 2-3 hours throughout the day. See my post on diffusers: The Coolest New Technology for Diffusing Essential Oils
Make a Spray – Spray bottles are inexpensive. Add 10-20 drops of your favorite oil(s) and fill with distilled water, shake and spray.
Add Essential Oils to Your Bath – Soothe your soul with a relaxing essential oil bath. Mix several drops of your favorite oil in a quarter to half cup of Epsom salts and add to running water. Eucalyptus, RC, Raven, Lavender, Gentle Baby, Joy, Geranium – any of these oils are wonderful to bathe in. I would NOT suggest using the more caustic essential oils (clove, cinnamon, oregano or thyme); stick with the gentle oils such as listed above.
Topical – Put your oils on your feet, rub them on your arms and hands, and rub them on the back of your neck or on your thymus area. Put your oils on the back of your hand, reach around and you can easily rub them up your spine (neat little trick!).
Apply the Oils to Your Energy Centers and Energy Field – 
Supplements – So important!
AlkaLime® is a precisely-balanced alkaline mineral and essential oil powder formulated to safely balance the acidity of the digestive system. This is important because a balanced pH allows the body to maintain vigor and health. This formula helps counteract overconsumption of processed sugars and foods that may turn to sugar in the body, such as pasta, bread, and processed corn products.
ComforTone® (capsules) is an effective combination of herbs and essential oils that support the health of the digestive system by eliminating residues from the colon and enhancing its natural ability to function optimally. Because it supports normal peristalsis (the wave-like contractions that move food through the intestines), ComforTone is ideal for strengthening the system that delivers nutrients to the rest of the body. It also contains ingredients that are beneficial to liver, gall bladder, and stomach health.
ImmuPro™ provides the benefits of natural immune-supporting Ningxia wolfberry polysaccharides in the convenience of a delicious fruit-flavored chewable supplement. Beta glucan has been shown in studies to enhance the immune system’s response and to help maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range. ImmuPro contains reishi and maitake mushrooms, which support the activity of antibodies and natural killer cells. This formula is enhanced with calcium, zinc, selenium, and copper, all needed for proper immune function.
Young Living’s Inner Defense™ reinforces systemic defenses, creates unfriendly terrain for yeast/fungus, promotes healthy respiratory function, and contains potent essential oils like oregano, thyme, and Thieves® which are rich in thymol, carvacrol, and eugenol for immune support. The liquid softgels dissolve quickly for maximum results.
Super C™ Chewable is a wonderful and delicious way to get your daily dose of vitamin C. Even better, it’s the most complete, biologically utilizable vitamin C supplement available, as it is derived from a whole food source: acerola cherries. Designed for those who have difficulty swallowing pills, Super C’s tangy citrus flavor goes down easily and starts working immediately.
MultiGreens™ is a nutritious chlorophyll formula designed to boost vitality by working with the glandular, nervous, and circulatory systems to relieve stress, and promote energy metabolism and glucose utilization.* MultiGreens is made with spirulina, alfalfa sprouts, barley grass, bee pollen, eleuthero, Pacific kelp, and therapeutic-grade essential oils.
PRO-biotics - Life 5 – Young Living’s powerful pro-biotic which contains 8 billion active cultures. It is important for our immunity to keep a balance of good bacteria in our gut. ANTI-biotics can kill off the good bacteria along with the bad, so using PRO-biotics after a course of antibiotics can help balance our systems and may help our immunity.
Thump Your Thymus! – Stimulating the thymus gland may help increase the body’s immunity. Add some oils to your fingertips and follow along with the video:
CLICK HERE to watch the video:
NingXia Red – Very supportive to the immune system. Click Here to Read My Full Post on Nixia Red - In a landmark preclinical study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association, researchers determined that wolfberry juice and NingXia Red provides immune-boosting benefits.* In an animal study done at a hospital in Beijing in 2002, the wolfberry was found to stimulate interleukin-2 and gamma interferon, two anti-inflammatory substances important in supporting a healthy immune system.*
Water –
Increase your water intake to help move toxins out of your system.
These oils are very powerful. If you experience sensitivity to the oils, please use a carrier oil to dilute and drink plenty of water and the sensitivity should pass within moments. When in doubt, use caution and go slowly.
If you have essential oils – PLEASE USE THEM.
If you have Inner Defense, USE IT.
Put your oils such as lemon, orange, tangerine and peppermint into the water you drink.
PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article is based solely on the use of 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils due to their high quality and tested purity. The use of a brand of uncertain quality and/or purity will provide you with potentially dangerous, if not lethal, results. The author of this article and the author of this post assume no responsibility for your improper use of this information.
The statements about these oils are for educational purposes only and have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are ill, and especially if you have come in contact with the Swine Virus, seek immediate medical intervention.
For 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Young Living Essential Oils CLICK HERE.
Also here’s a VERY interesting video on YouTube on the ingredients in the current swine flu vaccination….PLEASE watch the video and DO NOT get vaccinated!
Please also check out this article by Dr. William Wong, ND, PhD: Fighting Viruses and Winning - From the Flu to Bio Terrorism
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April 29th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Thank you for enhancing my article so beautifully!
April 30th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Wow, What an informative article by Annette Chaffee! It really helps to see these immune stimulating products from Young Living and how they support. Thank you for the photos and video enhancements.
Rebecca & Annette…thank you for exemplifying your stewardship of essential oils as God-given natural medicine to the world.
What great team work from you two ladies! You are serving mankind well with this priceless information…I’m stocking up and protecting my family as we speak!
Blessings on your work,
April Travis
August 26th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Itis very informative article, I am a regular user of essential oils for both human health and also for agri pest and diseases control. I would like to be in regular touch with you for exchange of views, observations and personnel feed back. I am running NGO in INDIA for sustenable agriculture and rural development programmes focussing mainly on rural farming community. Regards, DR. MURTAZA SHAIKH, SR. AGRI SCIENTIST
January 1st, 2010 at 10:39 pm
My brother got infected with H1N1 or Swine Flu in Mexico. He got a mild fever and luckily he did not die.
January 4th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
If you look at the pandemic of 1977, when H1N1 or Swine Flu re-emerged after a 20 year absence, there is no shift in age-related mortality pattern. The 1977 “pandemic” is, of course, not considered a true pandemic by experts today, for reasons that are not entierely consistent. It certainly was an antigenic shift and not an antigenic drift. As far as I have been able to follow the current events, the most significant factor seems to have been that most people, who were severely affected, were people with other medical conditions.
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:01 am
Here are the 6 essential oils. You can use them singly or combine them for your own blend.
• Oregano-Antiviral, antibiotic, antifungal. Use to treat coughs, bronchitis, colds, the lungs and sinusitis. Be sure it contains the primary component carvacrol, as some products substitute thymol which comes from thyme or marjoram.
• Lemon-Antibacterial. Use to boost the immune system and stimulate the blood and lymph. Lemon is good for helping with colds.
• Cinnamon Leaf-Antibacterial and antiviral. Cinnamon relieves respiratory problems and is a warming herb.
• Clove-Anti-inflammatory. Clove is also warming and helps with sinus infections and bronchitis. Destroys viruses and bacteria.
• Eucalyptus-Anti-inflammatory. You can mix eucalyptus with peppermint oil for colds and flu. And it’s good for the respiratory system.
• Tea Tree-Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Tea tree soothes coughs and boosts a suppressed immune system.
Enjoy using essential oils, but also be careful with them since they are so powerful. Everything has its place in the healing process.