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Ginger and Mullein were incredibly helpful for me for dealing with the C too!

These are our top 6 herbs to help fight the flu. Each has been shown in studies to fight the flu directly, or to have a general anti-viral or lung-supporting effect.

Enjoy them as herbal teas or tinctures (tinctures are shelf-stable extracts that are concentrated and easy to use).

Pure Essential Oils of Peppermint and Eucalyptus are included as contraindications for babies and school aged children.

Safe but effective alternatives: Frankincense, Texas Cedarwood, Pine, Spearmint, Orange, Lemon. I usually limit to 3 oils to blend , either dilute in a base (plain carrier) oil and rub on chest/feet or put in the diffuser.

V***r Rubs can be bought over the counter and are used to relieve coughs and congestion. However, they are harmful to infants and toddlers.

Not only do most v***r rubs contain camphor, which is toxic if swallowed, but they can have severe effects on breathing in young children because it may stimulate mucus production and airway inflammation.

Dr. Bruce Rubin from Wake Forest University School of Medicine says that the ingredients in Vicks can be irritants, causing the body to produce more mucus to protect the airway. Infants and young children have airways that are much narrower than adults, so any increase in mucus or inflammation can narrow them more severely.

V***r rubs have shown to increase mucus secretion and decrease mucus clearance. So, not only do they not get to the root of the problem, but they can make it worse.

There are many great homemade v***r rubs out there that will break up congestion, clear sinuses, help you relax, and get a better night’s sleep.

A lot of people are shocked by these reports. Understandably because they have come highly recommended for many years, and by highly respected people. I never looked into Berkey fully but was always incredibly skeptical.

I had read about other filtration systems actually causing more issues, removing the minerals we do want, and dumping more chemicals into the water.

I haven't found a filtration system for personal use quite yet, but these outside lab results really bring up the topic. It really sheds some light and brings more transparency.

The news about Berkey water filters is spreading through the natural community. If you haven't seen it, a few different people had independent lab tests done on water filtered with their Berkeys, only to find that they didn't hold up to what was promised. Very few contaminants decreased, and some actually *increased* (including aluminum!).

I found similar things when I heavily researched water filtration in 2018 -- that despite having a reputation as an industry leader, Berkey did not hold up well in independent tests. I was disappointed because I had owned one for years and recommended it to many people.

There's a lot of interesting and somewhat controversial things surrounding the topic of water filtration that are important to know. When I was researching, I wondered....

*Which companies make systems that *do* stand up to third-party tests?
*Are there third-party certifications for filtration, what are they, and who holds them?
*Is RO water the "best" or do we need the minerals in the water?
*Which systems can truly remove fluoride and what is the safest way to do it?

After much research and talking to many companies...I ultimately wrote two posts, detailing what I learned and the system we chose.

If you have run into this topic recently -- and it's definitely important, water is key to health! -- are you interested in learning what I know? Drop me a comment if you want to see!

Did you know?

Cold Brew Coffee is....
Easy to make
Ready the next morning
More flavorful, Less bitter
Budget friendly
Easier on the digestive system/immune system

Check out my latest blog...
Coffee Awareness ☕️
https://www.theempoweredlotus.com/blog/coffee-awareness

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