Yes, I’m poofing in after a long and blatantly obvious absence. I prefer sabbatical. It hasn’t been because I’m goofing off – okay, well, not 100% anyway.

It’s been with good reason. I will share, promise. Though, not today. I’ve actually got a desktop full of half written posts and post it notes of goodies for y’all, but it’s been a hectic time…becoming Dr. Lucy, isn’t such an easy feat. I’m working hard y’all….like, really, really hard.

Anyway, the reason for tonight dash in and dash out is that I’m gearing up for the winter nasty. Even though fall is just now standing at the door, I am far too aware that old man winter is right behind. Y’all have got to know that I’m feeling slightly depressed at the thought.

Among my many downright dark shades of blue animosity reasons my winter distain is that I can just forget about my bones being chilled…..my soul freezes and doesn’t thaw until well past spring, it’s a joy of southern living that I’m not sure that I will ever get used to. Of course, another reason to cringe at the ever lurking doom of the winter nasty is cold and flu season. Gross.

Which brings me back to why I popped in -- I’m putting together my Essential Oil to do list and on it is my “prevent people from getting sick, because it’s the one thing that they always share” potion.

Four Thieves -

If you aren’t familiar with four thieves the tale of four thieves is something to the effect that four men created a concoction from Essential oils to protect themselves from the black plague. Yeah, okay that’s all fine and good. Whooped dee doo!

So the thieves part comes in because…yes, you guessed it. They were thieves. Thieves, that while remaining healthy, stole, pilfered, and pillaged for those who were afflicted by the plague.

When the thieving bandits were finally brought to justice, they were cut a little slack for sharing their secret plague fighting arsenal.

You can buy Four Thieves in a synergy blend or you can concoct your own. Which there are a number of recipes all over the internet; this is my accumulative version.

Mix oils in dark colored bottle with an air tight lid. Store in a cool dark place.

Not all essential oils are safe for ingestion. While there is some controversy over brands, I personally use Young Living, Now Food (this is probably my most purchased, due to price, quantity, and quality in comparison to some other brands) and DoTERRA……….so far, I'm not dead. Just for the sake of all things good and holy DO NOT USE oils that are not 100% pure or strictly for aromatherapy. Not only do I imagine they taste like doo-doo, but lawd…you will probably kill over from intestinal explosions.  

Once you've made your batch of Four Thieves, try it in a tea with even more lemon for an even bigger ant-infectious-germicidal-bacterial beating punch.

Brew you tea, however dark or light you like it, Drop in your essential oils, sweeten (or not) kick your feet up, curl up with a book, a blanket, your honey, or your cat and enjoy ;0)

Okay…so while I shouldn't have to tell you, I also don’t want peeps getting sick, suing me, or hating me. This information is not intended to treat, diagnose, replace the advice of your physician, or keep you from ever getting sick. I’m not a doctor. Yes, I will be one day, but not that kind. Use essential oils with caution, good judgment, and responsibly. While they are natural, they can be harmful if not used with care. Those little bottles are crazy powerful, so keep in mind that a little goes and extremely long way. If in doubt, consult your primary care or an essential oil professional. 

Stay healthy peeps…and I promise, I've got gobs to share and will be popping in and out with bit of random.