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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.
Holly Brown says
I would love to try the oils on my husband. He suffers from chronic back pain since he was 15. We've tried all kinds of expensive injections, treatments, physical therapy, pain management etc. We are a family in ministry with limited funds so this would be a real blessing!!
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Nichole says
With three small children, I want to learn how to use essential oils this summer so winter has less of a chance to catch us unprepared (like it did last year!)...
Anna says
I would like to try essential oils first off bc I heard they work and everyone I know loves them. Also to help with my sons eczema and mine, fight migraines for my husband and calm my 2 and 4 year old before bed. The lemon would be amazing for cleaning and a fresh clean scent in my house!
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Michelle Webster says
I'd like to try them because I know EOs work!
Jenni Singh says
I would love to learn about healthy alternatives to medicine!
Kelli Jackson says
I would love to try these oils. I have a couple oils but right now I can't afford to buy any to try until work picks up again. So if we win maybe we can finally get a handle on allergies and the constant risperatory infections that are flooding us.
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Jessica stanley says
I would live either set how awsome! I love diffusing oils and I love plant therapy! !
Diane says
I just recently learned about,plant therapy but haven't used any of their products, so I would love to win this awesome giveaway!
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Karie Macmackin says
My son has been on medications for years. He is 10 and has ADHD and insomnia. I have recently begin searching for natural alternatives. I would love to try the Kid Safety Synergies.
Trista says
I've used a few oils and have found them helpful, I believe they work in many situations but have not have the financial means to try more of them. I hate putting chemicals on my kids so I would love the opportunity to try more of them for the health of me and my sons.
Jamie says
I was introduced to essential oils last year and haven't looked back. I love natural medicine and have spent countless hours researching alternative medicine for a more healthy lifestyle. I would love to win this kit to experiment and try these oils- topically, enternally and by diffusing.
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NeemaCF says
I have recently been reintroduced to the use of essential oils due to my incessant migraines and environmental allergies that NO over-the-counter med seemed to remedy. I tried a couple of drops of oils from a friend and COULD NOT BELEIVE how instantly they worked and provided me with relief. I was then on the hunt to learn more. I was a bit distressed as I am on a fixed income and the prices of some of the oils I had been introduced to, were just too much for me to afford.
I stumbled upon Plant Therapy's website and couldn't believe the AMAZING products at such affordable rates. What a great business model they have. I have been sharing information about PT since I found the website a couple weeks ago. I hope to be a lifelong PT user. Here's to your health!
Kim says
I would love to win! I have a 10 month old who is teething, I've been looking into using essential oils as an alternative to pain killers because of all the crummy ingredients!
Susan says
I love essential oils! I have a few medical issues with symptoms that I'd like to try some oils on. This would be great!
Shar says
My husband and kids suffer from allergies, especially due to Kona winds. I have been interested in trying out natural remedies for some time, but was on the fence about which brand to purchase.
Amerita says
I would love to win because I've dying to try this brand!
nicole goeddel says
I want to use oils for my whole family! What a wonderful opportunity.
Michelle says
I have been hearing a lot about essential oils and would love to try them to ease my son's allergies and my husband's snoring.
Nikole Osborne says
I would love love love to win Plant Theorpy essential oils because I have heard amazing thing about them but in my situation I can't afford them at this time. I try my best to provide my family with natural good products and we would love the essential oils. Thank you
Amber Van Karsen says
I would love to try more Plant Therapy EOs, after just purchasing 2 of them and love them.... would be excited to try more!
Debra Ogle says
Would love to try these oils. I am just learning of this company.
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Jamie Portra says
Plant Therapy is new to me, but I have heard such great things! It would be amazing to try them.
Chelsey says
Would love to find a new way to deal with stress, I hear from others this is the best thing for stress relief.
Kristy says
Would love it if you would open up your giveaways to Canadians... I've been choosing essential oils for things from home remedies to housecleaning lately! :) Would have loved to win this!!! :(
Nicole says
I've heard a lot of good things about essential oils and would like to see what it's all about.
Gina says
With a new baby, I'm always looking for new ways to cut down on chemicals in our house.
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Demetria bradley says
I've bought a few of plant therapy's EOs and love them. I like that they are marked if they are kid friendly.
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Megan says
I would love to try the nighttime blend for my son!!