Ok, so my essential oils are all I have to keep me going. I don’t get sick often, but when I do, my oils are my 1st line of defense. There’s a difference in not seeking medical advice or skipping out on meds altogether (which is not what we’re doing or suggesting). This is our first “go-to”. If the oils fail to improve, then of course I’m going to the doctor. I’m a registered nurse so I have somewhat of an advantage with “going with my gut”. However, everyone is born with a brain and everyone is capable and has the resources to be their own health advocates. Research. Research. Research.
With all that said…
This is what I happened on my “cruddy day”:
I was feeling somewhat weak all day…aches, chills, fatigue, the works. I came home from work and I just felt worse. I couldn’t move to get out of bed. My husband was gracious enough to make me this pretty little concoction for me…
A shot of Ningxia Red with 2 drops of Thieves oil. I took this and the first thing I noticed was that my throat was comforted. The clove in the Thieves started to have a numbing effect which was heavenly. I was able to feel life again throughout my body. I have 3 kids… 6, 2, and 4 months. I still breastfeed and I must stay functional. I took this bad boy every 2-3 hrs the first night then about 4 times the next day. Within 24 hr I was back cleaning the house. I cannot tell you how much that speaks leaps and bounds. AMAZING. LITERALLY. The Ningxia and Thieves gave my immune system the boost it needed.
My general rule of thumb for myself when taking the oils when I’m feeling cruddy, is that I’m thinking of it as “fighting an army with an army”. I want to stay consistent and persistent. One shot of something isn’t gonna cut it. I have to keep taking it. I have to stay hydrated. THAT IS KEY AS WELL. KEEP DRINKING WATER. You may not have much of an appetite, and that’s ok. I find as long as I’m staying hydrated and taking oils, my body is comforted. Also, allow your body to rest. Believe me, when you’re weak enough anyway, that’s all you will be able to do. Just let yourself do so.
I thank God everyday for these oils. A healthy alternative that I go to first. Every oil has it’s different uses and benefits. Thieves is just one of my oils I use whenever I’m feeling bleh. Paired with Ningxia, it’s phenomenal.
I cannot say enough about this awesome duo. I’ll choose this any day.
Cheers to a healthy life!
Always Droppin’,
~ Whitney
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