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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.
jenn says
I am intersted in using essential oils as part of a holistic approach to health and wellness for the whole family. Also, to incorporate in cleaning, bath and body, and household use. Plant Therapy seems to be the best!
Margret Boyd says
About all I can say is "WOW" Plus I only buy Plant Therapy oils.
Crystal C says
I mostly use doTERRA eo's, but just bought a few Plant Therapy oils and really like them. I would love to expand my collection and try PT oils with my kids.
Crystal C says
I am already signed up for the Plant Therapy newsletter. :)
Leslie F says
I am a NEWSLETTER subscriber.
Sarah Zepke says
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Leslie F says
I love Plant Therapy! I have their Just for Moms and a few of their singles! Their line of products for kids and their dedication to safe use of EOs is what makes them #1 in my book!
Jodi says
I would love to try their Kid Safe line! I've heard such amazing stuff about them, but haven't tried them yet!
Jodi says
Newsletter also! Forgot to add that part! :)
Monique says
Newsletter & would love to get oils from Plant Therapy
lynn taft says
My 10 month old daughter and i are severe allergy sufferers. Additionally my daughter has battled cold after cold this year resulting in ear infections. We are tired of exposing her to round after round of antibiotics and have heard amazing things about essential oils. Winning this would hopefully give us a chance to provide her some relief without all the meds!
Sarah Zepke says
I would love to have such an awesome kit! Ive been wanting to get into more natural fixes for life's ailments :)
Kate says
I'd love to win this set. Anything that can keep my daughter healthier is worth learning more about!
Tammie mooney says
I've subscribed
Tammie mooney says
I would like to try their kids safe line for my kids.
Marnie Miller says
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Christie says
Oh, my! I would love to win this set. I've been wanting to dive in to using essential oils for several years, now; however, it's a bit cost prohibitive for me. As I deal with horrendous allergies myself and have a medically fragile husband, winning this set would be a tremendous blessing! Pick me!
Melinda Coombs says
Subscribed to both newsletters!!
Kelly says
I am subscribed to Plant Therapy's newsletter.
Kristen says
I've wanted to try essential oils for my daughter who has lots of medical needs.
Kelly says
I'm an EO newbie & have a very few of Plant Therapy's oils. I'd love to expand the number of oils I have. Winning this would be great!
Karel Lee says
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Melinda Coombs says
I just started using oils 3 years ago and I love using them to aid in my families health!! Plant Therapy is an awesome company!!!
Karel Lee says
Would love to try essential oils to see if they can help with allergies.
victoria says
I love essential oils. I would be interested to see how these compare to the oils I already have.
Lorri Norberg says
I started using essential plus several months ago and am hooked. I have found several that have made a difference in my everyday life. I can't wait to try more of them to see what they can do for me and my family.
Crystal Sampson says
I am new to essential oils but I've been seeing and realizing the great benefits every day. This would be a blessing to win the set to fully get started and to try Plant Therapy so awesome! I've been looking at those sets and wanting to purchase but they're pretty pricey it's most definitely worth it. But out of my budget I can't afford, So how cool it would be to Win!
Courtney Dunlap says
Newsletter signed up for...looking forward to reading it.
Courtney Dunlap says
I made to switch to EO's about 6 months ago and then found Plant Therapy and their awesome reputation. I have 7 children and became increasingly aware of how many people have autoimmune issues and the like. I am positive that our overuse of over the counter medications and processed diets are the cause of some of these issues. I switched my family to EO's and a more wholesome diet because I believe the body can heal itself if given what it needs. I would love a set of EO's from Plant Therapy.
Alexa Van Horn says
I began my eo journey over 2 years ago and started actually working with oils less than a year ago. These kits have so many wonderful oils in them I have yet to try. I love the information Plant Therapy provides and also love that they are dedicated to safe use :)
Elizabeth says
We currently use Young Living oils for asthma and overall health. I would love to try Plant Therapy to see if their quality is comprable to what we use now, as YL can get pretty expensive!
Krista says
I would love to try Plant Therapy oils. I've tried some of Young Living's oils, but it would be nice to try another brand as well!
Tennille says
Learning more about EOs and living a healthier lifestyle is something I've been trying to further instill.. this would be perfect for helping me reach those goals even faster!
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Kristin says
I've always wanted to try essential oils! Artificial fragrances give me migraines, but I've heard essential oils wouldn't - and my daughter's OT has recommended trying oils with my daughter to relieve anxiety/help with focus (she has some sensory-processing challenges) so this would be a great way to start!
Rondi says
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Rondi says
Im new to oils, but am intrigued. With three young boys that don't care for medicine, I try to find natural ways to ease their pains or fatigue.
Marilyn says
I'm familiar with Plant Therapy essential oils. I would love to win this because I use oils for so many health issues (insomnia, arthritis, dry skin) and am beginning to learn how to use them in natural cleaning supplies.
Tania says
I have just recently started using essential oils. Plant Therapy has come highly recommended and I would love to try their oils. We are diffusing and using them for allergies and congestion right now.
trumpetess says
I've been interested in learning more about using essential oils, and the kit would be a great way to start.
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