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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.
Zoua says
I've been meaning to give essential oils a try-- just really don't know where to start. How do you use them? There are so many uses I'm sure!!
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vanessa says
Would like to try essential oils
Alyssa says
I use a bit of essential oils here and there. Mostly to help my little ones, but I'd love to try extensively to see what they could really do for us!
Melissa says
I would love to try plant therapy ouls. I hear this is a great brand and as a busy mom of 4 kids I'm researching natural ways to support my family's health and wellness.
Christa says
This is great! I love plant therapy essential oils. They're a great company!
Melissa says
I am looking to try all natural ways to take care of my family
Karen says
I'd love to try this for healthy living!
Janalyn says
I like Plant Therapy because they have oils designed to be used on kids, SAFELY and because they are NOT a multi level marketing company. :)
Karen Bennett says
I want to learn more about essential oils and how they may help auto-immune diseases.
Karin says
I would love to try Plant Therapy ' essential oil to help calm myself and my children calm down. I also believe it will help eliminate the medicines they are all taking for seasonal allergies.
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I would love to use essential oils to help my family reduce stress and control illness related symptoms without using harsh medical treatments.
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Gwen Koskinen says
I would love to learn more about essential oils and their benefits for treating various aliments without prescription drugs.
Cathy Ober says
I have been researching essential oils & am anxious to start using them with my family. Being a nurse, I understand the connection between what we ingest (food wise) & what we put into our bodies to help us heal. I want both things to be as close to nature as possible.
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Krystal says
I have been wanting to try EO for a while but never knew where to start. This looks like an easy way to learn as I try. Fingers crossed!!
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Courtney says
I was on a Girl Scout outing and some moms were talking about the oils. It really peaked my interest. One mom was putting lavendar on all the girls to help them sleep! I also have a friend that says it works for allergies. I always wanted to try but have not taken the plunge yet.
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Trisha Fleming says
I have been wanting to try essential oils since my 3 year old started preschool and has been sick, and in turn getting me sick, every couple of weeks. I would love to see the true benefits and what essential oils can really do.
Terah says
Because I want my family to be healthy and live in a healthy home!
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Natalie says
I would love these for my son and I!:)
April Foster says
I would like to try these products because we are trying to become self sustainable and all natural
Tammy says
One of the parents at my school swears by them-she says it helps keep her child healthy.
I need to be heathy because I'm the teacher!
Kathy Aly says
I have health problems & lavender helps with anxiety & other health issues. I would be so grateful to win
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Jennifer says
Would love to use these for my family!
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Jackie says
I have tried a few essential oils and love them! There are so many more I want to try. I am on a mission to make my world a better place and think this a great step in the right direction
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Nicole says
Ive always wanted to try essential oils after hearing about how many wonderful things they can help with. I just had my first child and now even more I would like to dabble in that sort of thing for his sake.
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Melissa says
Everyone swears by them and I want to give them a try. I have a three year old in daycare who has a runny nose every few weeks....other daycare moms swear oils clear those little runny noses south faster.
Jennifer says
Recently been diagnosed with Poly Myositis and I have been trying to manage my multiple health conditions naturally. Discovered essential oils and have been using them along with healthier food choices and lifestyle changes.
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