Everything She Wants

During flu season, medical doctors rave about the power of the flu shot. But as an alternative, we can also turn to natural remedies to protect and strengthen our immune system against whatever new super bug is going around.  A few years ago, I met Teresa Koerner, a certified holistic health coach and doTerra Gold Wellness consultant, on a bus ride from a spa in St. George, Utah to Las Vegas and we had a fascinating conversation about essential oils.  Teresa uses essential oils to empower women to take care of themselves and their loved ones without worrying about harmful side effects. Here are her 5 holistic flu-fighting tips: 1. doTerra On Guard Essential Oil   Protective Blend is my number one pick to protect and prevent during the cold and flu season. It has the ability to penetrate through the cell membrane to kill a virus. So it has the power to stop the flu before it starts. Last winter I had two grandchildren with the stomach flu and their mom ...

If the cold and flu season is kicking your bed-ridden butt, then hobble over to the nearest Whole Body by Whole Foods Market for the best selection of natural, holistic remedies.  We've been battling a nasty cold with a hacking, dry cough for about a week and here are the cold and flu treatments Everything She Wants found on the shelves of a well-stocked Whole Body store in Manhattan. Chestal Honey Homeopathic Medicine for Cough and Chest Congestion :  This natural honey syrup relieves all types of common coughs, but it's the best cough syrup we've ever taken for a dry cough.  It has no artificial flavors or colors, and we saw improvement overnight. Similasan Sinus Relief : Instead of filling the prescription for a steroid nasal spray a doctor prescribed, we opted for this preservative-free, non-addictive nasal mist to help loosen congestion and heal post nasal drip. Gaia Herbs Bronchial Wellness RapidRelief Herbal Tea: Thanks to its fra...