
The arrival of cold and flu season doesn't mean you have to choose between pharmaceutical drugs and the misery of colds or flu.
Aromatherapy is a natural healing therapy that utilizes essential oils from aromatic plants to help you literally smell your way to good health. Essential oils, which are antibacterial by nature, can be used in a number of ways during cold and flu season, including simply diffusing them into the air and inhaling their aromas.
Try diffusing oils such as lavender, lemon, tea tree, cinnamon or eucalyptus, to fill the air around you with natural scents. A calming lavender and marjoram evening bath promotes immunity through both its aromatherapy effects and by relieving stress that can weaken your body's defenses. Simply place 4 drops of each oil in the tub after running the bath. To maximize therapeutic benefits, keep the water comfortably hot.
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