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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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Heather l says
I am very curious about these but haven't jumped at any essential oils because they can be pricey. I would love them for my kiddos. Especially the night time sleep and germ killer :)
bethany says
I was told recently to try essential oils and this is perfect timing! I'm highly sensitive and was told they are good for grounding yourself.
jennifer says
I've been wanting to try oils for multiple things...just haven't taken the time to figure it all out!
Rachel says
I am wanting to get into healing with essential oils and this would be a great chance to start.
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Jaime says
I'd love to try to avoid medication for my son by using Plant Therapy Oils.
Lisa Jennings says
I have only dabbled a bit in essential oils but would like to try more. Have been meaning to order the oils needed for a chest rub for the kids.
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I would love to use essential oils to avoid using medications. A natural remedy would be so much better!
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I would love these, I have been wanting to try essential oils for a more natural approach but do not know where to start. Also I have a child with a immune deficiency and he can use all the help he can get! They would be put to good use!
Kay Brown says
I have just recently been introduced to essential oils in a yoga class and I am very interested to learn more and to begin to use them.
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I'm always looking for holistic and natural ways to keep my family healthy. I have always wanted to spend time researching and figuring out what essential oils to use but just haven't had the time.
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I would love to try Plant Therapy's essential oils because I have three children and I am looking for non-medicinal natural ways to handle illnesses, emotions and focus/attention issues.
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One of my friends has been using essential oils for awhile for her and her husband and has really noticed a difference, would love the opportunity to try by winning this contest.
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I would like to learn more about essential oils and their natural ways of helping to cure/care for things from minor, every day things to the more major health issues.
Kate says
I am sick of how reliant my family is on OTC medicine and would love to try more natural remedies like essential oils!
Kerry L. Gaffney says
I would like to try Plant Therapy’s essential oils because I have Sjogren's Syndrome and Fibromyalgia and I am tired, gaining weight, sick and never feel well from taking so many prescription and non-prescriptions medications. I want to be free of all chemicals in my body and live a natural, healthly life again.
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I would like to win these to use with my daughter to avoid harsh medications.
Maureen says
I want to try essential oils to improve my families health and control life's stress naturally. Thank you for the contest opportunity.
Rachel says
I've been wanting to try essential oils for a while!
Kate neely says
Diffusing lavender while taking a eucalyptus bath... Cold be gone!!!!!
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Gabrielle says
Would love to try them to see what benefits for sleep I could achieve :)
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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 as a natural remedy!