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Thriving Through the Cold and Flu Season Tips and Tricks for Building Your Family s Immunity By Bethany Williamson Bethany Williamson and Square Pegs, Round World LLC does not provide

1 Thriving Through the Cold and Flu Season Tips and Tricks for Building Your Family s Immunity By Bethany Williamson Bethany Williamson and Square Pegs, Round World LLC does not provide diagnosis or treatment for diseases. Any opinions shared about health are opinions based on personal experience and personal study. Please do not reproduce or distribute in any form without permission

Cold and Flu Season is HERE! Nearly school days are lost annually due to the common cold. 52.2 million cases of the common cold affect Americans under age 17 each year.

2 Cold and Flu Season is HERE! Nearly school days are lost annually due to the common cold million cases of the common cold affect Americans under age 17 each year. One of the most common ways people catch colds is by after touching someone or something that's contaminated with the cold virus Infectious disease accounts for millions of lost school days and cost the U.S. 120 Billion a year. Teacher illness costs time and money - not to mention the negative effects that teacher absences may have on. In fact, teachers can be absent from school more days a year than students. One study found that teacher illness-related absences averaged 5.3 days a year, in contrast to an average of 4.5 days a year for students.

3 Keeping Hands Clean! Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to and spreading germs to others. One study involving Detroit school children showed that scheduled handwashing, at least a day, can reduce gastrointestinal illness and related absences by more than 50% A case-control study of 6,080 school children showed that those who used classroom-dispensed, instant hand sanitizers at specific times during the day, in addition to normal hand cleaning habits, experienced fewer absences due to illness. A four-week handwashing program for a class of first grade students was associated with fewer and prescribed antibiotics than were reported the previous school year. Avoid Antibacterial Soaps Consumers don't need to use antibacterial soaps, and some of them may even be, the Food and Drug Administration says. FDA Bans Used In Antibacterial Soaps There is some evidence that triclosan, triclocarban and the other chemicals can disrupt hormone cycles and cause muscle weakness Find more information here:

Natural Alternatives Hugo Naturals Liquid Hand Soap is free of parabens, petroleum products, artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, and other harsh chemicals, and comes in six delicious scents,

4 Natural Alternatives Hugo Naturals Liquid Hand Soap is free of parabens, petroleum products, artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, and other harsh chemicals, and comes in six delicious scents, including Shea Butter and Oatmeal, French Lavender, and Spearmint, among others. The company also makes a vegan, alcohol-free foaming hand soap in a Vanilla and Sweet Orange scent. Jason is another popular brand of natural bath and body care products, and makes an extensive line of hand soaps in scents ranging from soothing to fruity to invigorating. Try their Satin Soap in Rosewater, Apricot, Tea Tree, Aloe Vera, and Lavender varieties. Mrs. Meyer s Clean Day is one of the most popular liquid hand soaps on the market, and comes in ten unique scents including Parsley, Lemon Verbena, Honeysuckle, and Rhubarb, among others. The company sells regular pump bottles as well as larger, eco-friendly refill pouches and jugs. Nature s Gate makes a great line of hand soaps in a variety of formulas, such as Moisturizing and Purifying, and fragrances like Lavender and Aloe, Asian Pear and Red Tea, and Lemongrass and Sage.

5 Homemade Hand Soap Ingredients ½ cup Castile Soap, such as: Dr. Bronners ½ cup water (distilled or boiled if you don't plan to use the soap within a few weeks) 1 TB vitamin E oil (Optional) 1 TB nourishing oil, such as: sweet almond, jojoba oil, avocado oil. 15 drops tea tree/melaleuca essential oil 5-10 drops lavender or peppermint essential oil (Or any scent you prefer) Instructions In a mason jar or recycled soap dispenser, add the water first (to prevent bubbles) then the liquid castile soap, followed by the oils. Shake the ingredients together. Shake the soap dispenser before using, then squirt a small amount on your hands as needed, rinsing with water. EASY PEASY!

Homemade Hand Sanitizer Ingredients 1/4 cup aloe Vera gel

essential oil 10 drops cinnamon essential oil 10 drops

Thieves, Protective Blend, On Guard, Immunity Blend etc.

6 Homemade Hand Sanitizer Ingredients 1/4 cup aloe Vera gel (organic) 20 drops orange essential oil 5 drops clove essential oil 10 drops cinnamon essential oil 10 drops lavender essential oil 5 drops rosemary essential oil OR Thieves, Protective Blend, On Guard, Immunity Blend etc. Containers Glass is best Spray bottles Plastic squeeze bottles

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8 Diffusing to Clean the Air! Essential Oils are: Antibacterial, Anti-fungal,, Anti-infectious, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory and. Easy to use and affordable Smell good Can also help effect the mood! Essential Oils: Eucalyptus Thyme Cedarwood Rosemary Cinnamon Citrus Oregano Palmarosa Cassia Melissa Basil Bay Laurel Clove Lemon Ravensare Lemon Myrtle Protective Blend Melaleuca Black Pepper What to Diffuse? Lemon to antiseptic Rosemary and Peppermint Smells good and kills Rosemary and Lavender Smells good and kills air borne pathogens. FAVORITE! Melissa & Black Pepper HUGE Clove, Cassia and Cinnamon can irritate the nose use 1-2 drops in a diffuser with Orange and Rosemary. CAUTION Pre-made blends sold by oil companies. You can t go wrong diffusing almost

Recipe for Thieves/Protective Blend/Immunity Blend Ingredients: 10 drops rosemary oil 15 drops eucalyptus oil 15 drops peppermint oil 15 drops orange oil 15 drops clove bud oil 10 drops cinnamon bark

9 Recipe for Thieves/Protective Blend/Immunity Blend Ingredients: 10 drops rosemary oil 15 drops eucalyptus oil 15 drops peppermint oil 15 drops orange oil 15 drops clove bud oil 10 drops cinnamon bark oil Put it in a clean, glass bottle with an orifice reducer. You can then roll between your hands to blend and you are ready to use! Put 8-10 drops in a diffuser Put 1-2 drops with a carrier oil applied topically (NEVER use without a carrier oil), Add about 30 drops in a glass spray bottle with some white vinegar as a cleaning spray.

Cleaning with Essential oils This is a class/webinar that is in my membership site. Use the Thieves/Immunity Blend Recipe in a glass spray bottle to clean surface areas, kitchens, bathrooms etc.

10 Cleaning with Essential oils This is a class/webinar that is in my membership site. Use the Thieves/Immunity Blend Recipe in a glass spray bottle to clean surface areas, kitchens, bathrooms etc. I spray down my sink and toilet daily with this blend Send a spray bottle to school to be used to clean desks Add about 30 drops in a glass spray bottle with some white vinegar as a cleaning spray. Immunity Blend Topically NEVER USE WITHOUT A CARRIER OIL! Contains essential oils high in Phenols HOT oil! 5ml glass roller bottle 8-10 drops MAX of oils and then add a carrier oil 10ml glass roller bottle drops MAX of oil and then add a carrier oil Roll up and down spine daily Bottom of feet if smell is not liked

11 Rest/Sleep Individuals who have insufficient sleep have higher incidence of. Kids need hours of sleep a night (or more depending on age) Adults need hours of sleep a night One statistic from the website, The Better Sleep Guide, says that people today sleep less than they did 100 years ago. They also state that 30% of the population suffers with insomnia. We need sleep in order for our immunity to be strong and stay healthy Tips for Getting Kids to Sleep! Turn off ALL electronics 1 hour before bedtime and do something soothing and relaxing. Read aloud or listen to a book on tape, hot bath, snuggle. helps relax the body you can take a warm bath with lavender and Epsom salts or take a magnesium supplement at night. Make sure the room is nice and dark (Nightlight optional), and cool. Diffuse some essential oils (next slide) There are some wonderful tinctures you can purchase at PCC or other health food stores that are made just for kids to help them relax and sleep. Be and follow the same routine every night.

12 Essential Oils for Sleep Diffusing this essential oil has been known for many years as a sleep aid. I like to diffuse it at night or you can put 1 drop on your pillow. If you use it topically I add 1 drop of a carrier oil (almond oil etc.) to 1-2 drops of lavender and rub it on my neck and chest. There have been studies showing Lavender as an effective sleep aid. - it has an earthy, woody smell and blends well with Lavender and Roman Chamomile. I usually diffuse it with Lavender for myself and my kids. 4 drops each in the diffuser. (This oil is also good for respiratory support.) this essential oil is known as the Oil of the Night. It helps with nightmares and night terrors. It also helps with restless sleep. I usually mix this with Lavender and distilled water in a glass spray bottle. Then I shake it and let my kids spray their pillows and beds. You can also diffuse it with lavender. this is a sweet, floral oil. It is high in the chemical constituents, Esters, so it is calming and relaxing. In 2015 the Roman Chamomile crop was destroyed by rains and so it isn t available. Personally, I prefer the following chamomile. Love, love, love this essential oil. I have been hooked on this oil ever since I first smelled it. This oil is very high in Esters and is one of the best oils out there for calming, stress and relaxation. Diffuse it or massage it on the back of your neck with a carrier oil.

this is an oil that is distilled from the root of the Vetiver plant. It does not smell the best and it is very thick. I would add another oil to it like Lavender.

13 this is an oil that is distilled from the root of the Vetiver plant. It does not smell the best and it is very thick. I would add another oil to it like Lavender. You can rub it into the back of your neck, up and down the spine and if you really can t stand the smell, on the bottoms of your feet. (With a carrier oil of course!) This oil is good for what I call the Monkey Mind. It helps calm racing thoughts and shuts off the brain. this essential oil will help to calm the central nervous system. I add this to a blend I make, Serious Sleep Magic. I roll it on the back of my neck and on my chest. I would add it with another oil as it can be an overpowering oil. this is also called, Lemon Balm. I grow this in my garden. A friend of mine has 2 tiny kids and she will make a tea with the leaves, add some local honey and then make popsicles. The kids love them! It is so good for anxiety and helps calm the central nervous system. I diffused this when I was struggling with Insomnia and it really helped. **Use in a diffuser, never your oils. Begin diffusing about an hour before bedtime to help relax.

14 Drink WATER!! Water Your Blood and Flushes Toxins Water Helps in the Production of Lymph Water Keeps Your and Clean Water Helps You Your Food Water Prevents and Treats Common Chronic Ailments Boosting Immunity Internally Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract First line of against viruses, fungi, bacteria and toxins of immune function in body Surface area of intestine equivalent to a How do I keep my GI Tract Healthy? Organic-Free Range Meats, Dairy and Eggs Organic Fruits and Vegetables Limit processed foods

15 Plant Based Supplements If you aren t getting your nutrients and vitamins from food you need to take a good quality, plant based supplement. Probiotics are KEY! Help to inhibit growth of, yeast and other organisms Helps build up healthy in the stomach Supports healthy digestive functions Supports healthy GI tract

16 Exercise Regular exercise is one of the pillars of healthy living. It improves cardiovascular health,, helps control body weight, and protects against a. But does it help maintain a healthy immune system? Just like a healthy diet, exercise can contribute to general good health and therefore to a healthy immune system. It may contribute even more directly by promoting good, which allows the cells and substances of the immune system to move through the body freely and do their job efficiently. Taken from: Stress There have been many studies done that show that laughter and positive thoughts and feelings the cells of the immune system. The more children, the better their immune function and the healthier they will be. Emotional stress and unhappiness may the immune system and lower a child s resistance to disease. Stressed out? Lonely or depressed? Don't be surprised if you come down with something. Psychologists in the field of "psychoneuroimmunology" have shown that state of mind affects one's state of health. See the study here:

17 Stress Management Exercise Healthy Diet Meditation Breathing Mindfulness Saying NO! Less screen time More sleep * Laugh * Color/Create * Herbs/Essential Oils Citrus Oils Chamomile Oils Lavender * Read * Therapy ***Pick three things you can do right now to help with stress. 1) 2) 3)

18 Re-Cap Wash your hands! No Anti-bacterial soaps! Make your own hand soap and spray Clean with essential oils Diffuse essential oils Apply topically Get good sleep Drink water Eat good food Plant based supplements/probiotics Exercise Reduce Stress Thank You! Want More Essential Oil Education? Don t forget to check out my essential oil education membership site for one month! Only 5.95$ trial price! Coupon Code trial Bethany Williamson

19 Bethany is a former elementary educator with a Master s in Education and a Bastyr Trained Aroma Therapist. She is passionate about empowering families to take a natural approach to healing in their homes, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Bethany does this by educating them about the safe and effective use of essential oils. She s known by her clients as The Essential Oil Guru, both locally and internationally, and has spoken on the use of essentials over 100 times. If you re ready to learn how essential oils can make a difference in your family s life, then take advantage of Bethany s 30 day trial for 5.95$ to educate yourself about the benefits of essential oils on her aromatherapy education membership site. Use the coupon code trial. Bethany Williamson Square Pegs, Round World Aromatherapy Education

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Essential Oils FOR A HEALTHY, HAPPY LIFE YOUR WELLNESS INVENTORY Please take a minute and answer the following. On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being poor and 10 being excellent, how would you rate yourself