There has long been talk of another pandemic, not unlike the Spanish flu of 1918. We are traveling more and to more remote areas of the world. It is my opinion a healthy, well functioning immune system is of vital importance.
The word immunity comes from the Latin immunis, meaning “free from burden”. The word health comes from the old English word haelen or hale meaning “free from dis- ease. Health implies balance and resilience. As these definitions suggest, a healthy and strong immune system is critical in having balance and resistance.
The immune system is the body’s security complex! It is designed to keep intruders out and to detect any intruders that may make it through security. By intruders we mean viruses, bacteria, funguses and parasites as well as abnormal cells within the body.
Abnormal cells, if not arrested, can cause problems such as cancer. We have always had viruses and bacteria, funguses and parasites, even cancer. The good news is, we are born with perfect health and it is the health of the immune system which allows us to move through life, interacting with germs while remaining free from infection; interacting with allergens without allergic reactions and interacting with carcinogens while remaining cancer free.
Since we are born with the capacity for health and wholeness, it is our responsibility to enhance and protect this gift. This can be accomplished by a positive attitude, healthy lifestyle choices including healthy food, clean water, and good supplementation. Observations and studies suggest essential oils may be a simple, effective and natural way to support immunity.
A relationship exists between essential oils and their effects on the immune system. For example, we know immunoglobulins in the blood (antibodies which attack foreign invaders) can be positively influenced by treatment with essential oils. Essential oil therapy is well suited for the treatment of viral and acute infections and improving immune response.
The regular use of essential oils supports physical and emotional health by restoring and maintaining vitality while offering pleasure to the senses. It is a well known fact that stress is involved in many serious illnesses. Essential oils work on the emotional body to calm stress, alleviate anxiety and promote restful sleep.
A recent article stated there are more allergy sufferers than ever in America. It’s been reported close to 4 million days of work and school are missed yearly due to seasonal allergies from just ragweed alone. New research suggests increasing temperatures along with carbon-dioxide levels are responsible for higher pollen counts and longer allergy seasons.
IMMUNITY blend from Touch of Earth was specifically formulated to support the immune system by maintaining balance. Remember, a balanced immune system is the key to health. Strong immunity may help lessen our hyper-responses to pollens, molds, dust and other environmental stimuli causing allergic reactions. With cold and flu season just around the corner, frequent use of Touch of Earth’s IMMUNITY blend will help ward off viruses and bacteria responsible for colds and flu.
IMMUNITY blend has been effectively used by travelers, health care practitioners, massage therapists and men, women and children of all ages.