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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.
Donna says
My daughter shared three of her essential oils with me recently when I had a scary health situation, and I have enjoyed them so much. I look forward to learning more about them and incorporating them into my life for health benefits.
Michele Wagner says
I would love these oils! I have a few of my own I work with but have been reading and studying about furthering my use lately, these would be a great addition to my small collection!
Alice Bowser says
I've been thinking about trying essential oils for a few months now, just haven't followed through yet! I'd love to try them out!
jessica says
I have used some oils and have been looking into trying the Plant Therapy brand. Would love to try them out!
sara Jones says
I'd like to try essential oils because my kids have allergies and I can't use other chemical scents
Anna says
I would love to try essentials oils for my 10month olds excema. I am so tired of steriods ointments and liquids to help with the situation.
Dee says
I would like to learn more to help my husband with his type 2 diabetes.
Denise Dickenson says
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Heidi says
Super excited to learn about essential oils and how to use what was naturally given to us by God to replace what we have been taught must come from synthetic medicines.
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Diane says
I have been researching oils and would love to try them!
Barb Henne says
I have a close friend that has been into the oils for some time now and has been trying to get me to try them so I have been wanting to order 32 top oils for a long time now but can't seem to get the money saved up. I suffer from fibromyaliga, restless legs, diabetes, Acid reflux, thyroid, & weight problems. I have been told that a combination of oils can help with the fibromyalgia pain. This would really be nice to be able to sit and not be in pain for just 5 minutes, I'm so excited to try the oils.
Gail says
I would love to try the Plant Therapy blend Growing Pains for my kids whose legs often ache at night!
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Sarah Ashby says
I would love to have access to a variety of oils to provide my family with a more natural way to fight everyday ailments.
Mandy Byrd says
Essential oils are just another way of being careful of what we put in and on our bodies!
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Dianne Stephenson says
My grandchildren have asthma and allergies, so I am very interested. I am also interested for myself. I would love to learn more about essential oils!
Abby says
I would love to try oils for my anxiety! Also to have in our home for my daughter Nd out over all health and wellness.
Robin New says
I have just begun to learn about the benefits of essential oils, and am intrigued by all the possibilities of these natural wonders. Any time I can use something for myself or my family that is chemical free, it's a win=win situation!!
Rhonda says
I have used peppermint for sore muscles & lavender for sleep. I would love to learn more!
Jessica says
I'm actively looking for products that help our bodies to heal themselves as naturally as possible.
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TeeJay says
I would like to try Plant Therapy's essential oils to supplement and hopefully maye even eventually replace some if not all of a plethora of medication that I'm taking for a chronic auto immune illness.
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Joanna says
I have used some essential oils, and would love to try some new ones.
Chelsea says
I've heard so much about the benefits of oils and would love to see how to use for anxiety, exzema, allergies and migraines.
Amanda says
I would love to try this brand of essential oils! I am new to oils and have heard wonderful things about the benefits of them!
Amanda says
I love essential oils and I find them to be a much better alternative to household cleaners, beauty products, painkillers, and candles! I would love to try more.
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Lillian says
i suffer from head aches and depression and would love a natural solution.
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Suzanne says
I've tried a few essential oils, but I'd love to have a wider variety to try out. This is an awesome giveaway!
Sharlene Monforton says
I use some essential oils, but would love to learn how to use more and broaden my use of them for more applications.
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Lani says
Oils are such an amazing way to care for our home and bodies! I'd love to try the kids line with my little man for optimal health and wellness!
Toni says
My daughter suffered from migraines during her pregnancy and used peppermint essential oil instead of OTC pain relief - it worked! I'm sold!!
Kara says
I have heard so much about essential oils but I am a novice. However, I do use lavender oil on a washcloth instead of dryer sheets to be more eco-friendly!