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Oil of oregano is my go-to natural remedy whenever

Oil of oregano is my go-to natural remedy whenever I feel the first symptom of a cold. I swear by it!

The key is to take it as soon as you feel the slightest sniffle or scratchy throat.

I know, I know.... it smells bad and tastes even worse than it smells!

But, consider this: oil of oregano is a natural antibiotic and helps fight off infections, including some viruses.

One study demonstrated that carvacrol (one of the compounds in oil of oregano) was able to inactivate a type of norovirus within 1 hour. The study concluded the antiviral properties of carvacrol as a natural food and surface sanitizer could potentially help control human norovirus spread.

Another study demonstrated the antiviral activity of carvacrol against rotavirus.

Keep in mind, not all viruses present in the same way and there are so many unknowns at this point with coronavirus.

I personally don’t recommend taking oil of oregano daily as a preventative measure. The reason is because it will also kill the the good bacteria in your gut. Take oil of oregano at the first sign of a cold. I would add now to take it if you think you’ve been exposed to coronavirus (although there’s no research to support oil of oregano can inactivate coronavirus) as a precaution.

Treat oil of oregano as you would taking a prescribed antibiotic and be sure to replenish your intestinal flora with a good quality probiotic!

When purchasing oil of oregano, I look for organic and a minimum of 80% carvacrol for effectiveness. The liquid form should also be in a dark, glass bottle - not plastic.

Whether you choose to take oil of oregano in a liquid form or gel cap is a personal preference. I know many people can’t tolerate the flavour and choose to take the gel cap.... totally understand!

I personally prefer the liquid. I feel if I have a virus in my throat I want the oil of oregano to be able to “coat my throat” in a sense and attack the virus at the source. I haven’t seen any scientific evidence to support this idea, but in theory it makes sense to me.

Oil of oregano may not be suitable for everybody, so if you have a health condition or are taking medications speak first to your doctor or pharmacist.

It’s very possibly you have healing foods in you

It’s very possibly you have healing foods in your pantry... one example being garlic! 🧄 Did you know that garlic has antiviral properties?

The active compound that gives garlic its pungent taste and smell is called allicin.

Garlic can help support your immune system when fighting a cold or infection. It also helps lower blood pressure.

The only catch is..... garlic’s antimicrobial properties work best when eaten raw. But that’s okay because we’re all social distancing so no worries about smelling like garlic, right?!🤔 I don’t know too many people willing to chew on a clove of fresh garlic, but there are ways to incorporate raw garlic into your diet.

Crush some fresh garlic into a homemade salad dressing, or blend crushed garlic into butter and spread on a baguette to make garlic bread. I also use raw garlic when making make hummus, olive tapenade, and bruschetta.

I’d love to hear some other ways to use raw garlic for inspiration.🧄😋

Typically when we catch a cold or seasonal flu our

Typically when we catch a cold or seasonal flu our body produces more mucus and phlegm. It’s a good thing! They both act as protective mechanisms by trapping bacteria, viruses, or dust and allows our body to get rid of the invaders more easily. They also help prevent these bugs from getting into our lungs.

On the other hand, having too much mucus can be problematic for people who have serious respiratory diseases by obstructing their ability to breath.

It got me thinking about the coronavirus and its symptoms being similar to cold/flu about mucus forming foods.

I thought it would be helpful to share foods that are considered mucus forming. Some of the foods may surprise you!

Red meat
Dairy
Eggs
Bread
Pasta
Cereal
Bananas
Cabbage
Potatoes
Corn
Soy products
Sweet desserts
Candy
Coffee
Tea
Soda
Alcoholic beverages

Not everybody will react the same to these foods, but something to keep in mind if you have allergies, a common cold, or a more chronic lung disorder such as copd.

Food list source: www.lunginstitute.com 📷Monika Grabkowska

We are living in uncertain times, but I have to sa

We are living in uncertain times, but I have to say how impressed I’ve been with how our community is responding. So many people and local business supporting and looking after each other. I’m very proud and feel fortunate to be part of this community.

A customer just told me this morning how she picked up groceries for her 95 year old neighbour who is self-quarantined. 💗 Love this!

As long as grocery stores and pharmacies are allowed stay open, I plan to stay healthy and remain open as well.

We’re asking customers not to touch products out of extreme caution, so please let me serve you! I’m here to help you stay healthy, which is more essential now than ever before!

I’m more than happy to gather products for you, read labels, and answer questions. I’ve been disinfecting key touch points after every customer leaves, but it’s not so easy for me to disinfect every product. So please, let me help you.

As many of our customers are out of town, we can ship items to you via Canada Post and arrange payment over the phone.

Coincidently, we have been working on adding online shopping to our website and although it’s not quite ready I’m now aiming to get it up sooner than intended. Not all products will be listed initially, but the key products will be and we’ll prioritize adding more products as quickly as we can. I’ll keep you posted as that gets rolled out in the near future.

I can tell you from behind the scenes, our key product partners are working hard at keeping products on the shelf. I’m getting daily updates as popular items are getting restocked. I’m noticing shipping delays, but at the moment it’s only a couple days longer than usual. And, I don’t have to sign for receiving packages anymore - that’s new!

Feel free to contact us if you are looking for anything specific or have any questions.

In the meantime, stay positive, keep helping each other, and be healthy!

I hope everybody is staying healthy and safe! Wit

I hope everybody is staying healthy and safe!

With the shortage of hand sanitizer out there, here’s a quick and easy hand sanitizer recipe you can make at home.

I know aloe vera gel is virtually impossible to find at the moment, so instead this recipe uses Nature’s Aid skin gel.

If you’re not familiar with Nature’s Aid, I like to describe it as a “first aid kit in a bottle”.🌱It includes ingredients such as aloe vera, tea tree, rosemary, vitamin e, and witch hazel. It’s incredible healing for the skin and also has anti-microbial properties.

Here’s the recipe:
2 parts rubbing alcohol
1 part Nature’s Aid skin gel

Recipe is courtesy of @naturesaid

You can add your choice of anti-microbial essential oils for scent and further enhance its sanitizing effects.

The CDC (Centre for Disease Control) has stated hand sanitizers need to contain at least 60% alcohol to be effective, so maintaining the 2:1 ratio is critical.

We do have Nature’s Aid in stock and I’ll let you in on a secret - we have a couple aloe vera gels available too. 🤫

We’ve been using Nature’s Shield in the diffus

We’ve been using Nature’s Shield in the diffuser steadily for the last week or so. It’s filled with wonderful smelling essential oils that have anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. It’s one my favourite blends during cold and flu season.

Nature’s Shield is comparable to Thieve’s oil or DoTERRA’s On Guard blend. The combination of oils are known for their disinfecting properties to help protect the immune system.

We put 5 drops in the diffuser and everybody is commenting how good it smells! It’s warming and uplifting at the same time - plus it fights germs!! Triple win!

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