The Sinus Infection

Hello my lovelies!

I believe the proper term currently is Happy Holidays, we will see what next year brings. The terms may change but the November through February illness will not. The ever so common and oh so hated sinus infection that brings a stuffy/runny nose, a headache, a sore throat, sinus pressure and oh so many other horrible symptoms into your holiday cheer.

I can’t speak for everyone but this time of year is a very busy time for me.  Between shopping, baking, and spending time with traveling family I definitely do not have time to be sick or make a doctor’s appointment. So I came up with my own remedy. Its alternative and healthy as are all of my other wellness ideas and creations.

This remedy is a mist that consists of 3 different food grade essential oils. You can use these oils independently or all together on your own, or with a special request I can put them together for you.

The three essential oils I use are menthol, camphor, and eucalyptus. I combine, dilute and then spray on the bottom of my pillow or a wash cloth that I wear around my neck. Buying all three can be a pricey option. If you are looking for relief in a more cost efficient way, my suggestion would be to purchase food grade eucalyptus oil and drop 1-3 drops into a pot of hot water during a steam treatment.

For those of you who have not done a steam treatment before, I will explain how to do it, or at least how I do it.

Step one: Boil water

Step Two: Pour water into a bowl

Step Three: Add 1-3 drops of Eucalyptus oil

Step Four: Lean over the bowl so your head is above it and place a towel over your head and the bowl.

When doing a steam treatment make sure to be far enough away from the bowl so that you do not get burned. However, it should be hot enough to form a significant amount of steam.

I truly hope this helps you maintain some of your holiday cheer when it tries to run out your nose this winter.  Happy Holidays!

Love Mrs. Farminsteadical

 

As I always must say, when using essential oils, you should always use food grade oils  and check with a physician before use.