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Essential Oils in the Covid-19 Era
Staying fit and healthy mentally during the pandemic has proven to be a difficult feat, let alone taking care of your immune system! Your immune system helps protect your body from threats and fight ailments, and we only realize the importance of keeping it healthy when we feel a little under the weather.
The problem however is, bacteria, viruses, germs, and even COVID-19 can be anywhere and everywhere, suspended in the air we breathe or surfaces we touch. While we cannot use essential oils to directly combat COVID-19, we can use essential oils to boost our immunity and have a better fighting chance against it.
What makes essential oils so effective?
Although it is often ignored, poor mental health plays a significant role in suppressing the immune system, and the stress bought forth by the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic does nothing to help.
Stress releases cortisol, a notorious hormone that is known for suppressing the immune system and reducing the number of lymphocytes, responsible for fighting viruses and infections. Aromatherapy is known to be relaxing, and effective at helping you reduce stress levels and anxiety, helping you boost your immunity. Some essential also reduce blood pressure and heart rate, keeping you relaxed and at ease.
There are specific essential oils with antivirus, antiseptic, antibacterial, and other medicinal properties that can work as powerful immune booster kits. Some are even known to purify the surrounding air, combating specific airborne bacteria, viruses, and germs. Although they may not get rid of COVID-19, may get rid of some immune inhibiting viruses and bacteria in the air and help you keep your immune system at peak performance at all times.
How to Use Them
Different essential oils come with different benefits depending on how you use them and their effects. Rosemary essential oil, for example, is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and reduce cortisol levels and protect you from some respiratory pathogens while eucalyptus essential oil helps open your airways instantly and boost energy levels when inhaled. Thyme essential oil, on the other hand, helps control your blood pressure and works as an antibiotic with antiviral and antifungal properties.
You can diffuse essential oils to purify the air and inhale them for aromatherapy or apply them on the skin for a relaxing effect as they interact with your body. You can even ingest them to improve their potency, but before you take a spoonful for an immune boost, make sure you read the label on your essential oils to see if it is safe to do so.
The Bottom Line
Can essential oils help prevent or fight COVID-19? The answer is no, but they can help you boost your immunity to keep you healthy and make it easier for your body to fight it off while helping you improve your mental wellbeing. This makes them the perfect addition to your daily routine during the pandemic and beyond.
Ready to start your wellness journey with essential oils? Explore Bam & Co’s range of organic essential oils online and immunity booster kits to get started.
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