My 5 days of Aromatherapy with a cold and cough



Aromatherapy


I have received many different Essential Oils from companies and have purchased a few also. I have a few diffusers and always read about what each oil does and how it works.
I have over the past year tried different oils, lemon, tea tree oil, peppermint, eucalyptus etc.

I have used tea tree oil for my skin on a short term basis for acne, peppermint oil to refresh the house in a spray bottle. I have not used one for a substantial long time to see the full results with any kind of sickness.

Two days ago I started to not feel so well. Yesterday I was definitely coming down with a cold. As we get older a simple cold turns into body aches, and feeling really not well. I feel like I have the flu. I am going to look up the best alternative for colds and coughs and use the diffuser daily to see if it helps my sickness.

When I feel better I will be writing about which oils I decided to use and my diffuser.




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I am back it has been 7 days since I first starting feeling sick. I am a true believer in Essential Oils helping heal colds and coughs. I am writing about my full experience.

Day 1: Felt a little under the weather.

Day 2: Oh yes, body aches and throat hurts and know I am getting sick.
I looked up on-line and seen which oil was good to fight a cold and cough and aches. There were quite a few. I decided to mix lemon oil and eucalyptus that combination seemed to be my best solution.
I put in more than a few drops and stayed on my couch with the diffuser on. After a few minutes started to smell the lemon oil in the air. It did feel refreshing. I also slept with it on that night and I did not wake up all night long like I usually do because of a stuffy nose and not being able to breath.

Day 3: Woke up not really stuffy I felt slightly better. As the day went on I still had the diffuser on and just relaxed and watched TV and did a few chores throughout the day. Did not need nose spray. { I am one if I can't breath I can't function !! } Still sneezing but not a lot of mucous like I normally would have. Looked up the best oil for coughs. That night I switched my oils to peppermint oil and a a few drops of lemon. I am coughing slightly. Went to sleep with the diffuser again on my night table.


Day 4: Slept great, no coughing during the night and I can breath. The essential oils are fighting my cold and cough. I feel much better. Still using the diffuser during the day with peppermint oil and lemon oil. I was 85% better and I was so happy this cough and cold is subsiding. I kept up with the diffuser using it 24 hours a day. 

Day 5: Cold is gone, coughing is slight. When I get a cold and cough it sometimes takes weeks for it to go away. This is by far the fastest and best I have felt in this time frame. As I stated before I am SUCH A BELIEVER OF AROMATHERAPY FOR COLDS AND COUGHS !!

 I am now using the diffuser on and off during the day. I feel 
great. If you are coming down with a cold I highly suggest trying Essential Oils as an alternative. I did not take any medication while using the Oils. 5 Days of how I felt using Aromatherapy. I am going to read more on different oils, how they work, the best therapies to see if I also have the same results as with lemon, peppermint and eucalyptus oils with a cold and cough.

Have you tried an essential oil for a sickness that worked or did not work.? Would love to hear your opinions and what you used. 






23 comments

  1. This is a brilliant post. I have often wondered about whether essential oils actually DO anthing so this is a great. I will look into this further.

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  2. It's amazing how many things essential oils can do. I have a few different bottles but I'd love to expand my collection!

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  3. It's crazy how many different uses Essential Oils have. I haven't really tested many Essential Oils out but I hear they're great <3

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  4. When my kids and I start to get sick I always turn first to my essential oils. Love to diffuse Thieves and eucalyptus, Haven't tried lemon for colds yet- thanks for the tips! Also it's great to apply diluted oils to your feet.

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  5. It is so interesting how many things that essential oils seems to treat. I haven't really tried them out, but I am glad that your discomfort seems to have been eased by using them! Feel better :)

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  6. i swear by essential oils!!! i use four thieves' EO whenever there's an inkling of feeling under the weather. for congestion i use eucalyptus on the feet and peppermint for fevers. and they normally work well for us!

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  7. I am so with you, I am in love with our diffuser and essential oils, I use it a lot and even for our son, its such a precious thing and it helps with colds or just to relax.

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  8. Aromatherapy can really be soothing especially when you have cough and colds. This would definitely bring you back to your feet in no time.

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  9. The aromatherapy is indeed something I have been wanting to try for a while. I have to get a diffuser for sure but I have also been told for now I can use the oils in a misting bottle. Thanks for sharing you experiences with the oils. I will have to share this with my sister who has been under the weather.

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  10. I haven't tried essential oils but I keep meaning to give them a try!! I have heard how beneficial they can be and I love the idea!!

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  11. I enjoy essential oils for many topical purposes, but have never tried a diffuser. It sounds like something that I need to invest in!

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  12. I adore essential oils. I don't really use much and am just learning about them myself but so many swear by them and I think its great. - Jeanine

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  13. I haven't tried essential oils the way they should actually work properly. I love using peppermint oil around my house. The smell is great and it makes my mood much better. Same for Lavender Oil. I need to invest in a diffuser.

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  14. I haven't tried essential oils the way they should actually work properly. I love using peppermint oil around my house. The smell is great and it makes my mood much better. Same for Lavender Oil. I need to invest in a diffuser.

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  15. I have never used essential oils for sickness. I have severe allergies, so I'm always afraid I will have a reaction.

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  16. Unfortunately I don't believe in using essential oils as I feel they are overused.

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  17. I have never used them diffused like that for a cold. I do use peppermint on my tongue or under my nose if I feel blocked up.

    Kathleen
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  18. It sure is nice to hear how useful Aromatherapy can be! I'm very curious about Essential Oils and Aromatherapy! Thanks for your great review...I'll be checking them out :)

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  19. We use essential oils all the time. Our youngest son is Autistic and very sensitive to well, everything. The essential oils keep him relaxed and they work wonders for fighting the germs they bring home from school.

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  20. I look forward to trying the Aromatherapy. It looks like this may work well with me.

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  21. Wow, I never thought I could get this kind of benefit with aromatherapy! I tried it a few years ago in a salon together with a hair treatment and it was fantastic!!! The most relaxing hair care ever!!! You now gave me such a great idea!

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  22. Wow, that's amazing! I never knew essential oils could help you with a cold. I've only ever used lavender oil to sleep but I will definitely have to check into getting a diffuser along with some other oils.

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  23. I had only tried eucalyptus for colds before. I know that is good for clearing your lungs out etc, but hadn't tried others. Some food for thought!

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