Does Your Immune System Always Need A Boost? By Emma Sanford   Enhance Your Immune System With Oregano Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oil. In the winter it can seem like every little bug that's going around the office or the kids' schools comes home with you. You might feel like you have a cold or something that's making you feel "a little off" all season long.   Sounds like your immune system needs a boost. Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oil of Oregano taken internally can help you feel better by kicking up your immune system and killing the bugs that make you feel awful.   Oregano Oil is good for sinus health. Add a drop or two to some steaming water in a bowl and cover your head and the bowl with a towel. Inhale the warm fumes for 10 minutes or so to help you breathe easier and to clear out your sinuses and get them hydrated.   Studies have shown that Oregano Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oil can either inhibit or destroy several strains of parasites, bacteria and fungi, both in test tubes and in animals. It can also be used externally on fungal infections under the fingernails or toenails, and it is also thought to be helpful for athlete's foot and other skin conditions.   Therapeutic-Grade Oregano Essential Oil is supportive of the digestive and respiratory systems. It is a helpful oil to use with food poisoning and infections. Oregano Oil is very powerful, however, and should be used carefully and on a short-term basis.   High doses of Oregano Oil can cause headaches and nausea. It shouldn't be used while pregnant or nursing, or on children under the age of five. For others, however, Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oregano Oil is very helpful and safe when used properly.   Oregano Oil should be diluted when used internally. Add a drop to four ounces of rice or soy milk or another liquid. Taking Oregano Oil in this way can help remove parasites from your body and give your immune system a huge boost.   To use Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oil of Oregano on your body, use one part Oregano Oil to three parts olive oil or another light oil. Use a cotton ball or swab to apply this mixture to your nails or feet to help eliminate fungal infections, treat wounds, or even calm a headache.   The scent of oregano Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oregano Oil is spicy and pungent, just like oregano that you would cook with. Smelling this oil can give you a feeling of security and it's great for lifting the spirits, especially if you find Italian food or pizza comforting.   Always wash your hands, before and after the use of therapeutic-grade essential oils, also avoid contact with your eyes. More Articles on Essential Oils Enroll in Young Living Now!