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Thieves Vinegar – Immune Booster and Germ Killer

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Thieves Vinegar, Four Thieves Vinegar, Vinegar of the Four Thieves or Forthave's Vinegar

No matter what you call it, thieves vinegar has a long history of use. From Scientific American's 1910 reference to “medicated vinegar was invented by four thieves of Marseilles who successfully employed it as a prophylactic during a visitation of pestilence” to a popular essential oil company creating a product line based off of the blend, antimicrobial herbs have a well earned reputation for their usefulness.

Fall is a great time to prep a batch of homemade four thieves vinegar to have on hand for cold and flu season.
thieves vinegar in a large mason with text "thieves vinegar - traditional plague fighter and immune booster" [Read more…] about Thieves Vinegar – Immune Booster and Germ Killer

Knock Out Cold and Flu Germs with Essential Oils

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Knock Out Cold and Flu Germs with Essential Oils - How to use essential oils as germ fighters and immune system boosters for cold and flu season.

This installment of cold and flu fighters will show you how to knock out cold and flu germs with essential oils. We'll also talk about essential oil safety, since anything strong enough to kill microbes should always be used with care and respect.

What are essential oils?

Essential oils are concentrated extracts that have been distilled from aromatic trees, herbs, and grasses. They are located in leaves, stems, fruits, roots, flowers, and bark of different plants. The essential oils are responsible for the plant's unique aroma. [Read more…] about Knock Out Cold and Flu Germs with Essential Oils

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