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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.
Kelly Wright says
My son recently switched to a Montessori school, and his teacher uses oils for all sorts of things. He's been asking for us to use them at home, but I'm just starting to learn about all of the differents uses they have! I'm anxious to learn, along with my second grader, about all of the benefits of using them.
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Mary Ellen says
Essential oils are an intriguing way to eliminate even more toxins from our lives. This would be a great way to get started.
Lyndi says
I have been using essential oils for about a year now. Still new to finding what works best. I was sick for about 2 years and the oils have really helped me get through it! Looking forward to growing my knowledge about them :)
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Angela says
I've played a little with lavender and peppermint EO's, but would love to learn more and try a broader spectrum!
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I would love to win these. When my daughter-in-law moved she took her oils with her...sad day....and I don't have the resources right now to buy my own.
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I have a friend who swears by them and have been thinking of buying a starter kit, myself! Would love to try Plant Therapy's oils!
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I'm very interested in natural methods of taking care of me and my family. Would love to learn more about essential oils.
Alison says
I've been wanting to get started with oils but never knew where to start or what brand to go with! My daughter has twitches that rattle her body several times a day. I think there's an oil out there to help!:)
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I have heard of all the amazing health benefits of essential oils. I would love to experience all of those benefits. This set would be an amazing way to get into using essential oils and to be able to play around with so many.
Elizabeth says
with 2 babies I try to use as much organic and natural products as possible. I've been wanting to try oils, but a little hesitant bc of the price. I have insomnia and would love if oils worked to stop taking sleeping pills
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I've just recently bought an oil diffuser and a bottle of essential oil. I'd love to try the different oils and learn more about their benefits.
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I love essential oils. Trying to replace all chemicals for cleaning with homemade products.
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Lisa says
I love the idea of flying my medicine cabinet with oils for ailments, also the fact that while most medicines have lists of side effects a mile long, oils don't have negative side effects.
Alexis says
I have heard such great things about essential oils and have been wanting to try once I save up some $$!! :)
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I would love to try these Essential Oils because I have heard a lot of good things about them and would like to see if they help with my health problems.
Janna Kim says
I'm (hopefully) finishing up 9 months of chemo and my second stem cell transplant for a rare tumor. I've been very curious about essential oils and especially how they can help me regain my health.