Staying healthy and preventing the flu

First and foremost, adequate nutrition, an alkaline diet and proper gut microbiome are essential to a healthy, strong immune system.

Essential oils can help prevent flu contamination and aid in recovery from the flu. I started using "thieves oil" in 2001 while living in Phoenix. It seemed like 3/4 of the city would come down with 'the crud" after heavy chemtrail spraying, but when I started using this oil as aromatherapy and as a disinfectant agent, my husband and I never got sick.

During the Bubonic plague, a band of thieves was caught robbing the dying and the dead. Legend has it that the magistrate said he would spare their lives if they revealed how they were able to avoid catching the plague.

The graverobbers came from a family of alchemists in Persia. The thieves made infusions of herbs and then soaked a piece of fabric in the tincture which they wrapped around the head and face, as well as using it is a body splash and soaking their hands in it before heading out to a day of theft.

I am not sure if "thieves oil" is a cure or prevention for the coronavirus, but it is a good item to use to sterilize areas, such as door knobs, telephones, counters, even hands and feet. Many school teachers swear by this concoction given the contagions they are exposed to every day. Fill a spray bottle with alcohol (10% of volume), water, and thieves oil (cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, rosemary, lemon) and use it liberally. Many essential oils are toxic to cats, so if you use the spray indoors or on your hands, make sure to keep the spray away from areas where the cats sleeps and do not pet the cat with essential oil residue on your hands.

This site below has a nice, non-commercial explanation of how and why thieves oil works.

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A side note: It is alleged that during the Spanish Flu outbreak, no one working with cinnamon (processing plant) developed the flu. Cinnamon has an anti-inflammatory effect and blocks the flu pathogen from spreading. A cup of cinnamon tea with honey every day is supposedly one of the best ways to keep the body healthy.

Curcuma, found in turmeric, is also anti-inflammatory. Turmeric and ginger tea is an excellent anti-arthritis, anti-inflammatory remedy that also boosts the immune system.

Simmer fresh turmeric and ginger root (sliced/cubed, 1/4 cup each) and a little black pepper for 20 minutes. Add raw honey if you need a sweetener, but wait until the tea cools to less than 108 degrees so as not to destroy the benefits of the honey. You can substitute 2 teaspoons of ground turmeric, but make sure it is organic.

This is an excellent iced tea for those who like the flavor of turmeric and a good drink to have around during flu season.

Both cinnamon and turmeric teas are excellent for oral health. Add a healthy fat (tablespoon of coconut milk, fresh avocado) to your diet when drinking the tea, as curcuma needs a soluble fat to help absorb the nutrition.