The Case of the Common Cold

The only one who heals is the person him/herself when they are ready. No one else can or will do it for you.

Written by Patricia Zimmerman

Understanding Colds, Flu, and Natural Healing

“The cold is a recalibrating device to balance you. It’s needed and necessary. And all of you will continue having them. Now, you can have too many, which tells you it’s a little out of balance, or you can have one or two a year, and it is in balance. But it recalibrates the system. It develops antibodies for certain kinds of things that then are good to go, and you need it. It’s an irritant. It doesn’t kill you, and it doesn’t have to develop into something bigger. And it will always be there, just to let you know.”
~ Kryon (through Lee Carroll)

The Purpose of a Cold or Flu

Every cold or flu has reason and purpose. These illnesses are signs that your fourfold body—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—is running on empty. Just like your car signals when it’s low on gas, your body signals when it needs rest.

Remember: You don’t catch a cold; you draw it to you. Low energy, stress, or imbalance attracts it. The only truly effective “cure” is rest. Over-the-counter or prescription medications may mask symptoms, but they do not address the root cause.

Natural Support for Healing

Therapeutic-grade essential oils can assist your body in healing naturally and effectively:

  • Young Living’s Thieves or doTerra’s OnGuard for immune support

  • doTerra’s OnGuard Protective Throat Drops or Deep Blue Rub for symptom relief

  • REST—the most important step to allow your body to heal quickly

Why Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils Work

These oils are derived from living plants and cannot be patented. They can penetrate the blood-brain barrier, delivering nutrients and healing compounds directly to the central nervous system. In contrast, over-the-counter and prescription drugs often mimic plant compounds but cannot fully reach the CNS for true healing.

Understanding the Blood-Brain Barrier

The blood-brain barrier protects your brain by regulating the movement of molecules, ions, and cells from the blood. This precise regulation ensures proper neuronal function while keeping toxins and pathogens out. Therapeutic-grade essential oils can cross this barrier, allowing for direct healing at the neural level. (Source: PubMed – Blood-Brain Barrier, nih.gov)

Be Prepared This Cold & Flu Season

  • Keep a supply of therapeutic-grade essential oils on hand

  • Rest immediately at the first signs of a cold

  • Support your body with natural remedies instead of masking symptoms

White Dove Circle Gift Shop carries Young Living and doTerra therapeutic-grade essential oils—available for purchase to support your healing journey.

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