Flu? Instead of antibiotics, take essential oils

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Flu? Instead of antibiotics, take essential oils
Flu? Instead of antibiotics, take essential oils
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Assoc. Dr. Anna Draganova, Ph. D., is a specialist in internal medicine and aviation medicine. For 24 years she worked at the Aviation Medical Research Institute at the Military Medical Academy-Sofia. 16 years ago, he turned to treatment with natural products, aromatherapy. He holds a certificate from “Neways Aromatherapy Education Institute Salem” in Utah, USA. For several years, he has been testing the he alth of every organ of the human body with the "Biopulsar-reflexograph" device. We turned to Prof. Draganova to share some of her experience in the prevention and treatment of flu and cold conditions using aromatherapy

Prof. Draganova, why is the flu a serious disease unlike common colds?

- The flu is characterized by a severe course and possible severe complications. The causative agents are viruses, and they do not have a cellular structure, they lack independent metabolism, that is why they are intracellular parasites. They develop in the cell, disrupt its functions. This leads to the destruction of cells and their death.

There is evidence of influenza epidemics since ancient times. There have been 10 influenza pandemics in the past 300 years: an average of 3 worldwide pandemics each century. In 1918, influenza was the deadliest event. In less than a year in 1918, 50 million people died from influenza in various parts of the world. Complications were pneumonia with pulmonary hemorrhage, with death occurring within 48 hours. For comparison - the victims of the First World War were 8 million and 300 thousand people.

Influenza epidemics occur every year, they vary in duration and severity. The causative virus is different. Every year, 500,000 people die from the flu in the world, about 2,000 in our country.

Why do we get flu most often in autumn and winter?

- The human body has not yet been able to adapt to sudden climate changes. During this period, the immune system is weakened and cannot counteract the flu virus. And if we don't raise our body's defenses in time, autumn and winter can bring us serious problems.

What are the symptoms of flu?

- The flu has a sudden onset with pronounced fatigue, pain in the joints, muscles, eyes, high fever. The disease affects the whole organism, unlike ordinary infections of the upper respiratory tract, and requires a serious approach, as there is a risk of life-threatening complications. The most important thing is for the sick person to stay at home, especially in the initial period, because a person is most contagious 2 days before the onset of symptoms and 2 days after.

What are the principles of treatment?

- Antiviral agents, immunostimulators, detox and anti-inflammatory products, vitamin-mineral complexes, probiotics are recommended to control the flu and other respiratory infections.

The source of viral infection is always sick people,

at this it is necessary to isolate the patient. It is important to be examined by a doctor in order to diagnose it in time, especially if complications have also started. Bed rest should be observed, wholesome food should be taken - fruits or freshly squeezed juices, vegetables or purees, more fluids should be taken. Antibiotics are taken only when there is a risk of complications, and at the discretion of a doctor.

You use aromatherapy in your medical practice. Is there a place for aromatherapy to prevent and treat flu?

- Aromatherapy is extremely suitable for flu and other viral diseases, because many of the essential oils have antiviral and also antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effects. However, self-medication can be harmful if principles, rules, dosage, age, etc. are not known and followed. It is no coincidence that in some countries aromatherapy is recognized as a separate medical speci alty. This is not the case in Bulgaria, but many fellow doctors are interested in aromatherapy and take training courses to gain the necessary knowledge.

The most important thing when treating flu and other colds is to use real, natural essential oils recommended by a specialist who knows how the essential oil was produced. A natural essential oil has a multi-directional effect because

contains from 200 to 500 useful ingredients, dosed by nature

Currently, naturalized essential oils can be found for BGN 5-10 each, which only have the relevant aroma, but do not have the true healing qualities of natural essential oils.

What essential oils should we have available to make flu prevention?

- Viruses multiply very quickly, so we really need to have the right essential oils available and start using them right away, even before the first symptoms of the flu. Viruses multiply dramatically in an hour, so any delay can cost us a lot. We should not think that it will pass by itself. But even without symptoms, even before a flu epidemic is announced in the country, the oils should already be in our home first aid kit and we should use them to make a three-week flu prophylaxis. The most effective are tea tree oil with manuka and kanuka and grapefruit seed extract, which

unlike antibiotics, they also have an antiviral effect

I always have thyme, eucalyptus and rosemary oil cream at home, juniper, mountain pine, eucalyptus and cypress oil cream to rub on the back, chest, feet. For cough - thymusan syrup based on thyme, rose hip, echinacea, althea, licorice and other ingredients. I also always have oil of 33 alpine herbs - there are 1300 drops in one package and it lasts for at least two years, using only 1-2 drops on a lump of sugar or a spoonful of honey for coughs, and externally for high fever. I also have an immune system syrup with elderberry, acerola and a drink with concentrated blueberry juice and vitamins available. And these are all products that I know where and how they were produced, that they are derived from quality raw materials with the highest GMP quality.

Give some specific examples of using essential oils for flu and cold conditions

- Different combinations and methods can be used, but I will emphasize again - it is best on the recommendation of a specialist doctor.

Tea tree with manuka and kanuka, as well as lemon, eucalyptus, and silver fir oils are suitable for indoor air disinfection. This is done in an aroma lamp - the dosage is 2 drops per 5 sq. m area, twice a day for 15-20 minutes.

For inhalation during the day, drop only 1-2 drops of a suitable oil such as clove, frankincense, sage, mint, rosewood into an aroma medallion. If the disease has just started with general weakness, muscle aches without high fever,

the most suitable is a bath with thyme, juniper, lavender oil

Drip 2-3 drops of each oil on an emulsifier - 1 tablespoon of sea s alt, milk or bath s alt - and add to a full bath with water temperature of 38 degrees Celsius for 10-15 minutes.

Can it help with high fever, cough, runny nose?

- At high temperature, rub with a cotton cloth soaked in a solution of 5-7 drops of oil with 33 alpine herbs in 500 ml of warm water. The skin of the chest, back, neck, underarms and groin is rubbed. For coughs, inhalations with a combination of thyme, lavender, eucalyptus and rosemary oils are most suitable. For a dry cough, the combination of eucalyptus, lavender and tea tree oils is optimal. For a runny nose, smear 1 drop of tea tree oil or thyme oil in 1 drop of olive oil 2-3 times a day.

Every person could carry the balm of 33 alpine herbs in their bag during the flu season and apply it to the nose and nostrils when they have a runny nose. The action of this conditioner is very fast. There are also proven combinations for sore throats, earaches, headaches. However, an individual approach is necessary. Instead of antibiotics, which are known to be ineffective against viral infections, there are essential oils with proven antiviral activity for internal use. However, their appointment for treatment can only be done by a doctor who will prepare an individual program for prevention or treatment.

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