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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.
Christianna says
I have tried just a few essential oils and have not been disappointed by them. I look forward to trying more essential oils and see the benefits to my family's overall health.
NT says
As a pharmacist I'm always interested in medicinal properties of non-traditional therapies...essential oils support that interest and I would love to continue my experimentation with a wider variety of products!!
Angela says
I have heard quite a bit lately about how essential oils can be helpful in many aspects of your life. I hope to have the chance to try these out for myself, as I continue my pursuit of a clean and more healthy lifestyle.
Kim S says
I want to try oils because I've heard so many great things about them for healing.
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Susan C says
My daughter has trouble sleeping and has anxiety and asthma. I would like to try essential oils for these things.
Tiffany says
I'd love the oils, especially the kids ones to help them stay well. I've used some oils in the past but don't know a whole lot about them so it would be nice to use these and see how they help! :)
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Jeanine says
I recently purchased some essential oils from Plant Therapy and I love them! They are really good quality oils!
Mary says
I would love to win to start to incorporate essential oils into my whole & healthy lifestyle!
Erin says
The daycare where I send my 2 year old twins uses essential oils and diffusers every day. I see a change in their behavior when we get home. I've been curious to try essential oils (I have a peppermint for my migraines) and see the healing power they have on our health.
Heather says
I would love to learn more about using essential oils instead of medicine for all sorts of issues!
Wesley says
I have used a few oils and really am excited to try more!
Cathy says
I am interested in finding more natural ways to keep our family healthy.
JessicaB says
I'd love to try Plant Therapy's oils. I've been considering trying essential oils for my family's health needs.
Heather Corkery says
Eliminating processed items and harmful chemicals from our diet is part of the puzzle. I'm interested in Plant Therapy to begin to eliminate OTC medicines that may not be necessary.
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Beth Olson says
i have a 10 month old at home. I would love to try the KidSafe synergies!
Delia says
I want to try these to help my son sleep!
Aldebaran says
I'm always looking for alternative treatments.
Julie M. says
I would love this for my family, especially to prep for the birth of my second coming up next month!!!
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Jennifer Magel says
I would love to try the acne and scarring reduction! And also the chemical-free home cleaners!
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lea says
I would love to know the essential oils for bug repellant. I usually buy natural products for this.
liztaylor says
I would like to try because I am tired of using a bunch of harmful chemicals instead of naturally occuring solutions!
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Peige Turner says
I am a sign language interpreter and started working with a woman who is deaf/blind. One of her most favorite things is essential oils. I myself am a lemon oil junkie!!! I would love to win this contest and share these oils with my client!!!
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Cat says
I need something for my little guys eczema. I get nervous using so many steroids to control flare ups.
Natalie says
I'm ready to start my family on more natural remedies!! Go real!'
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Stacey says
Would love to try oils for my family and go more natural for everything.
Addi says
To better heal my family!
Junekog says
recently tried peppermint oil, and have always loved citrus oils. would love to try others!
Stephanie says
I have heard about the benefits of using natural oils and would like to use them on the people in my family Who suffer from various medical conditions.