Saturday, September 14, 2013

Stay On Guard this cold and flu season

The kids are back in school, the air is getting crisp and everyone is running to get flu shots, but what if there was more you could do to protect yourself from the sniffles, fevers, sore throats and sick days? There is!

I love doTERRA's On Guard. This combination of Wild Orange, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary essential oils smells amazing and contains super germ killing powers.

The Modern Essential's book has this to say about On Guard's proprietary blend.  ”The oils in this blend have been studied for their strong abilities to kill harmful bacteria, mold, and viruses.”



Here is what the company itself has to say  ”On Guard is dōTERRA’s unique, proprietary blend formulated to support healthy immune function. On Guard, with its unique aroma, is one of doTERRA’s most versatile blends. It is also safe to use on counter tops, as a non-toxic way to cleanse surfaces, or to clear the atmosphere by diffusing. On Guard is superb for eliminating and controlling pathogens due to the potency of its constituents.” - doTERRA

Exactly how can On Guard be used? Here are some of my favorite ways.

Other Products!!

1. Buy On Guard cough drops to sooth sore throats.
2. Keep an On Guard hand soap in every bathroom and the kitchen to kill germs on your hands.
3. On Guard also has a concentrated cleaner for all your house cleaning needs. (You can use it to do laundry, disinfect the bathroom, mop the floors etc)

Oil Uses for Health! 

1. Take 2-3 drops per day orally for 3 days prior to surgery and apply with massage to strengthen immune system and guard against infection.
2.  Apply topically with massage to feet, back, neck and shoulders to offer immune support.
3. Mix with a tblsp of water, gargle for 1 minute then swallow at the on-set of a sore throat.
4.  Have the diffuser going in your home when the kids come home to ward off germs.
5. Add 3 drops to your tooth brush and brush every day for a healthy mouth and to prevent cavities, gum disease.
6. Apply neat to the toes and nails to combat fungus.

Oil Uses for your Home!

1. Add a few drops to your dishwasher for micro clean dishes.
2. Combine 2 tbps of water with 5 drops of on guard in a small glass and store your toothbrush overnight to sanitize.
3. Put a few drops in your vacuum bag to kill pathogens.
4. Wipe doorknobs and other things touched by the public.
5. Put 15 drops per 6 oz of water, take to the gym and spray all the equipment you use.
6.  Put several drops on the HVAC vents of a hotel room or office to kill airborne pathogens and germs.
7. Add 15 drops to every cup of corn starch, mix and sprinkle on carpet. Rake, leave for 1 hour then Vacuum for micro clean carpet.
8. Add to your mop water for cleaner floors.