Yes, we have slacked! Already, and I am sorry... but I have a very good reason... school started again!
I am sure there are lots of other teachers and parents in the same boat; the days move much faster when the little ones are back to school... I look up from my cup of morning coffee only to realize I should have been in the shower 10 minutes ago!
Back to school not only back to seeing friends and meeting teachers, new book bags and new pencil cases, but a return to germs. 8 hours a day sharing pens, air, and boogers can make the immune system weak. I see it each year in my classes, one kids gets sick, and soon enough there are empty chairs all around the room as the cold or flu moves like a serpent through them all.
But this year, I have an advantage. I do not like to be sick, I am a terrible patient, and I absolutely hate to miss school... so I started the month of August out right...with doTerra's On Guard protective blend. It includes the essential oils of cinnamon, clove bud, rosemary, wild orange, and eucalyptus. It helps strengthen the immune system, and has been shown in independent tests to kill bacteria, mold, and viruses. I love that is can be diffused in the room, taken internally (like in my morning cup of java), or applied to the feet and throat. It can be mixed with water to clean classroom desks and shared surfaces.
But some of you may be doubting that one of two drops of On Guard could do all that. I was a doubter... until the dreaded thing called a summer cold. It started at the beginning of August with a tickle in the throat. My sister saw the signs, and began her nag. I began adding the 2 drops of this blend to my coffee and applied another couple of drops to my feet and throat. I mix the drops with coconut oil, as to me, the blend is "hot". Not burning, just strong, so the oil makes it pleasant to me.
The funny thing is, once I used it, my cold never got worse! I did have a little mucus (t.m.i. I know!), but it never fully developed... no cough, no sore throat and pain... the congestion and stuffed head feeling was gone in three days. No cough syrup, day/night cold pills, I got better. And could go out and enjoy the last month of summer like all teachers love to do!
So now I add On Guard to my coffee each morning. I rub it on the soles of my feet, and I go to school feeling protected. I am kinda looking forward to cold and flu season this year... put it to the test! :)
Want to know more? Visit doTerra's website, search the web, or if you are in the Lowville, NY area.... come to our FREE class tonight: Keeping Kids Healthy. It is at 7pm, across from the school in the Bostwick Massage Studio, run by the very sweet and terrific MaryBeth Anderson. We have tons of great ideas, recipes, and information to keep you and your kids healthy all school year long! Hope to see you there! Or, email or comment at any time, and we would love to talk with you!
Happy back to school! Oh, I am late for my shower....
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