After spending his first month of life in the NICU and learning just how dangerous a virus can be my entire take on germs changed. Standing orders from our doctor is to not be around anybody who has had the flu or anyone who has even just been around someone else who has had the flu within the past week. Seriously. Stephen has had 2 fevers ever and both landed us in the hospital.
The first six months of his life was a whirlwind. After his second surgery at 4 months old we were literally at the doctor almost every week. I went online to check his medical history at our pediatricians office and saw that in Sept of 2012 he had 2 sick visits, then 2 in Oct and 3 in Nov. He would constantly have a runny nose and be put on an antibiotic for fear it would turn into something worse. I felt helpless. I wanted to find away to keep him healthy and away from the doctor. One night I turned to a Heart Mom support group online to see if others had the same experience and what they did. I came to learn that there kids had the same troubles and some offered me a wonderful solution...ESSENTIAL OILS!
Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. These amazing oils have changed our lives! Since we started using them over 2 years ago I have seen the amazing benefits they have to offer. Last month was the first time Stephen had a sick visit (it was an ear infection) in almost 2 years! That alone is incredible! The list of Essential Oil wins for our family goes on and on. Michael was able to go over a year without using his inhaler for asthma. We would use Eucalyptus and a blend called Breath and it would work wonders. Oregano took care or my warts on my fingers (gross I know) and Joe's athletes foot. Lavender helped me sleep soundly without tossing and turning all night. OnGuard would knock a sore throat out almost instantly if caught right away. Basically I have an incredible natural "medicine cabinet" that I use for cuts, burns, coughs, runny/snuffy noses, athletes foot, sore throats etc. I truly LOVE these oils and LOVE sharing them with others. A friends this week had a sinus infection and I was able to lend her 2 bottles...no prescription needed!I went into these oils skeptical but hopeful. I was desperate to find something to keep Stephen healthy and Joe and I gave it a go and we are both so glad we did. I can seriously go on and on about the benefits of these oils and what they can do for your family but rather than write away for the next few hours I will invite those who are interested to contact me for information. I would love to chat with you and share my experiences =)
For those local I will also be hosting an Introduction to Essential Oils class at my home with my lovely friend and fellow heart mom Susie who introduced me to Doterra. It is next Sunday March 1st @ 1 pm and will be a fun learning essential oil basics and tips to keep your whole family healthy this winter and spring! We will focus on common uses for essential oils in the home, from strengthening the immune system to ensuring clean hands and surfaces. You will learn how to replace many of the synthetic chemicals in your kitchen and bathroom with natural and safe essential oils! There will be yummy snacks, samples and giveaways too! Let me know if you are interested in coming next week and I will send you the Evite. For those who can't attend but want more information send me an email or give me a call. kdrussell04@aol.com
I still don't love germs but I don't feel so helpless against them. They are truly a God given gift and I think it is pretty cool that I have a bottle of Frankincense and Myrrh on my bathroom counter =)
Much Love,
Kim
