MY ULTIMATE ESSENTIAL OIL PICK FOR COLD & FLU SEASON (AND WHY IT WORKS)

It doesn't matter how hard I try, I'll always get some sort of respiratory bug each winter. Whether it's a cold or the full blown flu, I need something to help deal with the sinus pressure that comes with both conditions and that's where Breathe Easier comes in.

I absolutely love this essential oil blend. If I were to pick a #1 favorite, this one would be it. It has saved me many times from the discomfort that comes with painful sinuses and a runny nose. It works instantly by relieving pressure and making it possible to breathe again.

It contains lemon, eucalyptus, rosemary, and peppermint - four powerful essential oils for flus and colds:

1. eucalyptus: clears sinus congestion and thins phlegm.
2. peppermint: cools the airway, relieves muscle aches, and can also relieve a headache if you have one.
3. rosemary: opens respiratory passages, relieves discomfort, and reduces the sharpness of eucalyptus and peppermint.
4. lemon: anti-nausea and a mood uplifter and if you use it in a room diffuser, it will freshen the air.

I've been using this one from Edens Garden for many years. The company does gc/ms testing to verify purity and assess therapeutic quality so they are a great place to get essential oils from.

I find if I use these inexpensive inhaler sticks that I found at the local natural food store, and use at the first sign of sniffles, my sinuses stay clear. 

There have been times I didn't use it right away and waited until I was fully congested and nose plugged and despite feeling like I couldn't sniff in enough for it to be effective, it worked!! It's an incredibly helpful blend for this time of the year. 

What sort of herbs, supplements, etc... do you find the most helpful during flu season?