Fall is here, which means the flu bug is circling the air. Maybe you or your family have already felt a cough or two creep in. Taking care of yourself and protecting your family from the nasty flu virus starts with your own home. There are things you can do to your environment to help you protect yourself from fearless flu bugs.
We teamed up with expert’s in the health and interior home design industry to help you make the most of your home this flu season.
Potpourri with Vitamin C
Use an air freshener or potpourri with vitamin C essence in it. The vitamin C can circulate your living space and help balance out your place. When you breathe in fresh oranges and citrus flavors your body will natural cleanse itself. Vitamin C is a great detoxifier. It helps balance you body and can keep the flu bugs away. If your children like oranges feed them afterschool snacks that include vitamin C. This will help fight off the flu too.
Use Lavender Spray
Lavender essence has a natural calming ability it can smooth our your aggressive thoughts and help relax the body. People who use lavender essence tend to feel more calm and balanced. If you want to inspire more peace in your home you can use lavender spray. It can be a spray you use in the children’s bedroom, bathroom or living space. Lavender water is also a great way to relax and balance your internal organs. Lavender bath salt can help push colds away because the Epson salt is calming.
To inspire even more calm to your home you can invest in lavender scented pillows or use a lavender blanket as a through rug. Washing your cloths with lavender and using them in your living space can help create a serene sense of calm, says the home decorating expert at Tiffany Home Design.
Gargle Cayenne Water
Most dentist and doctors will tell you to stock up on mouthwash, cold medicine and tea to help push the sore throat away. But a fresh and more productive way to reduce your soar that is to add cayenne pepper to your water and gargle it for 15-30 seconds. You can do this every hour to help calm your virus down. Cayenne pepper is a stimulant herb that helps increase sweating which can aid in your bodies detox process. It also helps fight off the flu because the pepper can create a internal blockage and you immune system goes into defense mode. Cayenne pepper is good for you fumes and health because it stimulate salvia flow. This can remove unwanted bacteria and food particles that could be carrying cold and flu virus, says Dr. Marostica.
You can protect you and your family by taking small steps to be healthier and happier.
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