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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.
Phyllis Malone says
I have only used tee tree oil and lavender oil. Would love to try some of the others, thanks for the give away!
Joanna says
I'd like to branch out and start using other brands of oils than the one I am using. I have been eyeing Plant Therapy for a while!! I'd love to try them!
kristin says
have been wanting to try these, but have been scared of the $$ commitment if I don't like them. This would be great to win!
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Leslie says
I would love to try essential oils. Especially for my son's hyperactivity.... My friend recommended a combo to calm him. It would be amazing to win!! Such a blessing!!
Krista Clack says
Since having my son in May of 2014 the amount of times he has had the sniffles or more serious illnesses has been shocking to me. In my research I found that kids get colds 8-10 times a year but I don't like pumping him with meds, I really want to try essential oils but haven't found it in the budget to switch totally to them. Excited to give it a shot.
Naomi says
Would love to try Plant Therapy oils. I've got some from a couple other companies, but these look really interesting. Specially the kid blends!!
MJ says
I want to try Plant Therapy to compare to the brand I have been using.
Courtney says
I would love to replace my medicine cabinet with oils.
Heather says
I found out about Plant Therapy a little bit ago from 100 Days of Real Food and decided to try them out. I've loved the oils I've used so far and would love to get my hands on these sets!
Claire says
would love to start helping my family in a more natural way.
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Jennifer McCauley says
I love Plant Therapy's essential oils! They are great quality and good prices! It would be awesome to win this!
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Myrna Hernandez says
I use essential oils daily that I buy at my local health store but I have heard read that there is a difference in the types you use. I have been wanting to try the essential oils by Plant Therapy and I think this is a good way to do it.
tina bradford says
I have tried oils years ago... would like to try them now... they seem so improved since I tried them
Lisa C. says
I have heard plant therapy is a great company so would love to have a portfolio with all the oils!
Kristin says
I've been using plant therapy for over a year and love them! I make my own bug spray and we use them in the diffuser for our allergies. We haven't had any sinus infections since!
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Rachel says
I would love to try Plant Therapies EO. I looked on their website and am soo pleased they do not recommend ingesting EO or using them undiluted. Yes!!! EO are extremely powerful and should be used with great caution and respect.
Sara says
Would like to start doing more natural allergy and illness remedies not to mention cleaning products
Kalin Little says
I have just recently started using a few different essential oils for things and am very interested in learning more about all of the benefits to be able to use them more to better the health of my family :)
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Laurie Milliken says
ee need these oils! My husband just found out he needs to stop his allergy shots due to a systemic reaction. Essential oils are going to be are way of keeping him happy without any allergies or any chemicals!
Anne Sopiarz says
Love essential oils!
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Kim Masters says
I have been learning about the use of herbs and essential oils in my home to make it more natural. Cleaning supplies, herbal teas, laundry soap, and more. I haven't bought anything yet, but this would be a great way to get started! Thanks.
Sherryl T says
I'm interested in the health benefits of essential oils. My son suffers from seasonal allergies, so it will be great to see if the blend helps :)
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Kami says
Would love to try all the varieties! Thank you
Cathy says
Would love a set of the oils because I am new to oils so only have a few but have found them so beneficial in dealing with my chronic pain. What a great giveaway!!!
Fran says
I would really like to try out more essential oils, I just can't fit a big set in my budget. I have used some with my kids and would like to use them more regularly. Thanks Plant Therapy!
diana lucero says
I would love to live a cleaner, healthier lifestyle that would help my family be less dependent on meds! Plant therapy oils would be awesome to own~especially their sets!!!!