Tips: Preventing Health Problems from extremely dry air conditions

Posted on January 27, 2021

SANTA ANA WINDS and cold winters bring very dry air conditions with low humidity. This morning I woke up to 20% humidity in our home. I noticed this not only in my sinuses, but my skin felt very dry. – The function of the mucous membrane is to stop pathogens and dirt from entering the body and to prevent dehydration.

WHEN THE AIR IS TOO DRY,
mucous membranes dry up – we are susceptible to contracting illnesses

WHO IS AFFECTED MOST?

  • anyone who is at risk from being infected by respiratory illnesses, COLDS, FLU & COVID
  • anyone prone to sinus problems and sinus headaches
  • anyone struggling with skin conditions like ECZEMA or PSORIASIS

STEPS TO TAKE TO STAY HEALTHY:

  • HYDRATE – use your humidifier to create a healthy environment at home – ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT
  • HYDRATE – your sinuses directly
  • HYDRATE – drink plenty of water
  • MOISTURIZE – apply body lotions, moisturizers, lip balms and hand creams often
  • CHOSE YOUR OILS WISELY – a lot of Essential Oils are drying

THE BEST OILS TO USE:

FIRST DEFENSE BLEND: Great breathing oil. One of the most helpful and versatile Synergy blends in Aromatherapy. Rids air of bacteria in sickrooms, crowded offices and classrooms. • anti-bacterial• anti-viral• anti-fungal (important diffusing blend for mold)• mucolytic (loosens mucus – great during cold season and for crowded places where sickness could spread)• great inhalation blend for sinus, colds, and respiratory difficulties (kills bacteria that is airborne or in your respiratory tract) see more…

FIRST AID BLEND: A unique blend of 100% pure Lavender, Bergamot and Tea Tree. Use as INHALATION BLEND FOR SINUSES. Use a few drops of this blend in your diffuser or humidifier. For a more direct approach, apply a fraction of a drop of blend to a piece of paper towel and place in disposable mask. Tea Tree is highly anti-bacterial and will help to loosen up mucus, while Lavender will calm your chest and Bergamot will add a nice calming aspect.

MOISTURIZE
to minimize skin irritation due to dryness

here are my favorites:

LIP BALM
Shea butter, calendula oil and coconut oil moisturize and protect your lips without being sticky or drying

ULTRA OMEGA THERAPY
skin softening use for dryness of PSORIASIS& dry stage of ECZEMA, dry hands and cracked skin, dry heels

HYDRO CREAM
HYDRATING AND MOISTURIZING CREAM (for dry skin types) protects and nourishes; especially formulated for dry and aging skin or for dry climates

MIGRAINE INHALER
Effective for nausea, tension headaches, and upper sinus-related migraines.

CITRUS INHALER
Upper Sinus InfectionExcellent for Social DistancingDehydration

About Gudi

Gudi Rubbo is the owner of Gudi’s Aromatherapy, located in Encinitas California. She was born and raised in Vienna Austria and has been residing in America now for over thirty years. Gudi grew up in Austria using Essential Oils as part of basic body and health care. While living here in America she has crafted a full line of aromatherapy products from pure essential oil blends to natural skin care and synergy blends for the body.

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