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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.
Ali W says
I'm eager to try these kids' blends!
Lynn says
I would love to try Plant Therapy as it is a brand I have not worked with. I am using essential oils more everyday to help with several health issues. Thank you for offering this...
Di Borrelli says
looking forward to trying them!
Nicole H says
I would love to try these essential oils because I have read good things about them and have always wanted to try them. This would be a great way to do that! Good luck to everyone!
Christina Schmidt says
I would love to try oils for natural health benefits! I have been interested for a while, this giveaway would give me that chance!
Jess says
I am striving to transition to a healthier lifestyle free of chemicals and processed food. This would be a wonderful addition to my arsenal :)
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Sarah says
Would love to try the kid safe stuff.
Karen V says
I am big into homeopathic treatments for my family. I am anxious to try the healing affects of essential oils and hopefully replace some of the RX or OTC remedies we are currently forced to use.
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Manda says
Would like to try for the many benefits.
Elizabeth froeba says
I would love to win. I just bought a diffuser for my
Birthday but insist have many essential Oils in my collection yet.
Sue Klein says
So many friends recommend essential oils. I would love to try them!!!
Tricia says
I have been wanting to use essential oils to build a healthy "medicine cabinet" for our family. We have been on a 12+ year journey to find relief from various issues our son faces. In Sept 2014 we started eating clean and using food as medicine to heal his leaky gut. My son (now 19) feels so much better. He says he's never going back to eating the way he was. He is just 3 months away from being off one of his meds. As part of his journey toward healing I am removing toxic chemicals from our home and looking for natural ways to support his mental, emotional and physical well-being (as well as the rest of the family). I think essential oils will help us accomplish this.
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Tracy Mouton says
I would live to try the essential oils because I have had friends state they have worked for them and their children. Would love to try them for allergies, colds, and stress relief.
Tiffany B says
I've been trying different essential oils, but want to know more. A friend of mine recommended Plant Therapy.
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Nicole says
I've recently undergone chemo radiation for stage 3 nasopharyngeal cancer. I'm trying to incorporate a healthier lifestyle for myself and my two sons. I've heard great things about essential oils for overall health and wellness as well as cleaning your home with them.
Whitney Bates says
I would love to try these. I've always been curious about essential oils.
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jessica says
For the last year or so I have been making my own cleaning and personal care products. This gift would give more more information on the essential oils I already use and give me more information on one's I'm not using that might be helpful. Thanks! :-)
Bethann says
would love this! Excited to get newsletter!
Sara says
I would love to give oils a try for a more natural way to be healthy
Marie says
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Debbie says
Looking forward to learning about options for my daughter's allergies than just OTC meds everyday.
Thanks!
Melissa Clough says
I hear my friends raving about oils and what a difference they are making. I'd love to give them a try.
Jill says
We have tried a few of the oils and would love to try more!
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Would love to try these! Would make a great birthday present for me. We've had a rough couple of years.
Jennifer O'Neal says
I'm always looking for healthy, non-chemical ways to help our family!
Dedra says
I'm really wanting to try essential oils as I am trying to establish a much healthier lifestyle for myself and for my family.
Gina says
Wellness :-)
Jennifer says
I have just started using oils and natural ingredients for beauty supplies and have loved it so far. Oils seem so overwhelming. The beginner set and instruction would be perfect to get started.
Tiffany says
I am a Certified Health Coach and have recently been hearing a lot about essential oils as remedies & prevention. I'm very interested to try them to offer more recommendations to my clients.
I am also a preschool teacher and am often asked by parents for suggestions on how to treat different ailments.
As a mother of 3 boys I'm always searching for natural ways to treat my family from health to cleaning to cooking.
amy says
Have a 1 year old and would love more natural options in my home.
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