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Beginner's Guide to Essential Oils
Many people swear by essential oils as home remedies and claim they help keep their kids out of the doctor's office. Though these claims are not backed by the FDA, it certainly sounds intriguing! So if you want to figure out how to incorporate them into your family's routine, here are some good ways to start.
Content courtesy of our sponsor Plant Therapy
Top 5 Oils
- Lavender
Lavender Population is known for being calming by reducing anxiety and acting as a stress reliever. It can also help with minor burns and reducing scarring and other skin issues including eczema and psoriasis.
- - Lemon
Lemon can be refreshing, energizing, and uplifting. It can also be added to your favorite household cleaner to help refresh and sanitize.
- - Peppermint
Peppermint is stimulating and can help enhance alertness and improve your energy. It can also relieve headaches, nausea, digestive problems, and congestion. Because of its menthol content, peppermint has a cooling effect which can also help reduce a fever and relieve pain.
- - Tea Tree
Tea Tree is often known for its ability to help combat acne and oily skin. You can also add a few drops to laundry to help keep things fresh.
- - Frankincense
Frankincense frereana is especially prized for its skin rejuvenating properties. It's great for wrinkles, scars, dry skin and damaged skin, and can help heal a wound or cut. It can also calm and relax your body and uplift your mood.
Top 5 KidSafe Synergies
Plant Therapy also has a line of KidSafe Synergies, which are basically different blends. Here are their top 5 for summer:
- Germ Destroyer
Move over hand sanitizer! A germ fighting oil is great to have on
hand to help your family fight any sickness you might come in contact with.
- - Sneezy Stop
Do you or your child suffer from allergies? These synergies have been known to alleviate symptoms caused from seasonal allergies.
- - Ban The Bugs
Beware summertime buggers! Your family can play outdoors more this summer with an all natural insect repellent using these synergies.
- - Calming The Child
These relaxing synergies are great to use during the day or before bed when you or your child are feeling overwhelmed or extra wound up.
- - Nighty Night
These two oils are perfect to help you or your little one sleep more soundly during the night. Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. I know we've all gotten to a point where we will try anything!
hand to help your family fight any sickness you might come in contact with.
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Ann McCorvey says
My daughter was given essential oils when her small children had colds. They helped and I would like to experience the same results for my headaches.
Kristin Walcott says
I've heard so much about essential oils and would love to give them a try!
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Azalea Bell says
If like to try and manage my family's health using essential oils!
Sam Decker says
I have been wanting to try essential oils for some time now and have read many articles regarding the benefits. In an attempt to decrease the chemicals in our food this is the next step I am excited to take.
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Lynne Freeman says
I've seen many uses for essential oils, but haven't decided which to buy yet. I'd love to add some to my homemade cleaners.
emily says
I'm looking for ways to treat arthritis and my allergies
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Erin carlson says
I would like to try these for my daughter's allergies and my husband's difficulty sleeping. And lots of other things of course.
Hillary Kokes says
I've been interested in trying essential oils for quite some time and just recently learned about all their great properties.
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Becca says
I would love to give essential oils a try I’ve heard great things about them!
My kids and I have been sick on and off all year, not just a little sick, big sick, hospital stay sick, Germ Destroyer sounds like a great alternative to killing all those germs. Because nothing else seems to be working :-)
Kayla says
We are allergic to everything!! Looking to become homeopathic.
Rachel says
I would love to try these oils. Because I have heard so much about the benefits of essential oils. My son has allergies and I know some oils might be able to help relieve his allergies. Also, for things like headaches and fever's and other issues I would love to try essential oil before running to medicine. Also, to keep away mosquitoes and keep our health up!! I love the smells of essential oils too, but have not tried them yet! So much better than medicine and other chemicals.
Jennifer says
Would love an alternative for my boys issues with anxiety and insomnia.
Karen H says
Husband has narcolepsy, I have insomnia and we have two small children - a 7 year old and a newborn. Winning these would be so helpful to our family.
Becky says
I see tons of uses for oils but haven't been brave enough to buy any yet.
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anita says
I'm ready to experiment more with oils and just how much they can change my life
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Lynn says
I've been hearing so much about oils, and I know some teachers who use them in their classrooms. I'd love the opportunity to try them myself!
Elaine Pendergrast says
I would love to try these oils for menopause and for high blood pressure. I really need some help with this! :)
Angela Carter says
I would like to try the oils for several reasons. My daughter suffers with seasonal allergies...she's had years of shot therapy...still suffers, and I've heard oil diffusion really helps. Also, I understand it's cleaner and had no adverse effects, as many other items like candles do.
Trista says
I'd like to try a natural way of treating illnesses
Andrea says
Just finished a book on Essential Oils in an attempt to get some of the ever-present chemicals out of my house (looking at you "natural" insect repellent with 10 unpronounceable ingredients). This would make a most excellent starting point!
Margie says
I would love to give essential oils a try I've heard great things about them! I'm hoping to find one to help with anxiety. I'm also a new follower of 100 days of real food! Can't wait to start meal planning! Thank you!
Martha Thrasher says
Just started using oils for my BP and would like to find other ways to use to live healthier.
Lisa says
I've seen a number instances of traditional medicine not being able to do more than offer drugs that don't really work and have worse side effects than the original ailment they're meant to treat. So far, we've just dabbled with essential oils and have seen benefits. This would be a great way to jump in and give them a real try!
Christina says
My mom has been encouraging me to try essential oils for a long time and I've struggled to take that step financially, so this would be a great way to start! Plus, my boys (2 & 5) love the smell of them and are super-excited about trying them!
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Kimberly says
I have some close friends who use essential oils and say they work well for their family, so I would be interested to see how it works for us!
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Nancy says
I have just begun using essential oils and am not familiar with Plant Therapy's line. I would love to be able to fully incorporate the oils into my every day life.