How I Cured My Sinus Infection

Last Thursday I started feeling a little congested.  Thought for a day that it might be allergies.  Then Friday came.  I was miserable.  Over the counter medicine was doing nothing and I thought for sure by Monday I would be in the Doctor's office demanding a Zpack because I'm a mother and mothers know best asking if I could get a prescription.  While I was online researching pressure points I could use to try to relieve the awful congestion I found that Eucalyptus oil is suppose to be some sort of miracle for Sinus related problems.  I have never been a big believer in "the power" of Essential Oils, though I have been curious.

I decided I would try to track some down for a few reasons. 1. I was getting desperate.  2. I wanted Eucalyptus oil anyway because I read in, The Honest Life, that I could mix it with the Honest Healing Balm and make my own Vick's Vapor Rub!  3. I wanted some sort of Essential oil because I could make my own Air Freshener! (We all know by now that I enjoy making my own. . . everything)

  If you are local, I headed over to Friend's Country Market because it's about the only place in our small town to find such rarities.  I rubbed it across my forehead, behind my ears, the back of my neck, and under my nose (tiny amount under nose because it is very powerful).  My sinuses immediately cleared like I had put Vick's Vapor Rub on.  I  was pretty sure that was the extent of what it would do for me, but I was still grateful.  That day I put it on maybe every 2 to 4 hours.   I went to bed dreading what I was sure morning would bring, but I woke up feeling seventy-five percent better!!

Today is Monday and I am feeling ninety percent better.  I am still using the Eucalyptus oil once or twice a day.  I was completely stunned at how well it worked!  This was not some little cold either.  It was the sinus headaches, sinus pressure, cheeks and eyes aching kind of sinus infection.  And since I was not taking any over the counter meds while using the oil I know it was the only thing helping me.

Eucalyptus has so many other health benefits besides being a decongestant too, like anti-inflammatory!  Check out all it's health benefits here.  

I will be checking out the other essential oils now!  For a full list of Essential Oils and their healing properties click here.   By the way, I am currently enjoying Lemon Essential Oil mixed with water in a spray bottle as my air freshener.

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