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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.
Laurie G. says
I'm pretty new to essential oils and having such an awesome time learning!!!! This would be so wonderful in helping build up my (very scant) collection! I've heard great things about PT, but have never tried them myself!
Sharon says
I would love to try these essential oils because I've only begun to get my get wet with them, and I'd love to try all the varieties that there are!
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Amanda says
I have been interested in PT for awhile but haven't tried them yet. I even referred my friend there this week to make a purchase. I've only heard great things!
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Susan Soulard says
I am relatively new to using essential oils and would love to learn more about plant therapy. Right now I buy random oils but I would love to be able to experiment with a variety of oil to help determine what I want to use in my house, children's rooms and my classroom.
Shannan says
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Shannan says
I'm always interested in trying more natural products especially when it comes to things than can help my health.
Rogenia says
I would love to try these essential oil because I am into the all natural, safe and organic. I use essential oils even on my dogs for flea and tick repellant as well as for motion sickness when traveling. I would like to try Plant Therapy Essential Oils for diffusing throughout my home as well as for other remedies.
Elizabeth says
I have been using EOs for a short while, but funds are limited. I'd love to try Plant Therapy to see what they offer.
Kate frey says
Been wanting to try oils for a while for my migraines.
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Anne Messer says
I have been study about essential oils for a while. I would like to give them a try before a spend a lot of money and see if it will work with my family.
Sarah says
I've been dabbling in oils and have wanted to try more but the initial investment is a hurdle for me. I would love the opportunity to try a larger variety of oils - especially ones for acne and stress! :-)
Gale says
I recently went to a class on essentials oil and have become very interested in them. This set would be an excellent start for me to continue in my endeavors in learning more and experimenting with essentials oils.
peggy says
I'm always interested in learning. I've always been interested in natural living and wellness.
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J Krieg says
would love to learn more and experience the wonderfulness of top quality essential oils!
gloria says
I'm a teacher and would love to try them since I've heard that they can boost immunity.
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LW says
I am extremely interested in learning about alternative approaches / natural therapies to ailments such as insomnia (particularly for my son!), seasonal allergies, stress, etc. In addition we have recently lost both of my husband's parents to different cancers and I am extremely interested in living as healthy a life as possible for myself and the family!
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anna says
What ask awesome giveaway! I want to learn about natural ways to stay healthy for me and my family!
JP says
I am one of those folks who has observed those using essential oil from a distance (a little jealous and a little unsure at the same time). This would be a great opportunity for me to just dive in. We've made lots of little changes around the house - "real food," growing a small vegetable garden, more natural cleaners, etc. This would be the next step in our journey towards more holistic living.
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MaryAnn Cullen says
Hi there! We're a family of 5 on one income and I'm currently putting $ into setting up my own personal chef business, so money is/has been tight for many years for us. My husband lost both of his parents in their early 60's to cancer and in the last few years my eyes have been hugely opened in doing everything in my power as a wife and mother to take care of my family's (and my own of course) health!!! We've transitioned into organic/clean eating, removing as many toxins from the home, exercising, etc. I've heard great things about essential oils but good quality ones are pricey and we've already made huge adjustments/priorities in which we now spend our money. I would LOVE to find more natural ways of healing ailments and get away from pharmaceuticals as much as possible - so I know these oils would be put to great use!!! My heart is pulling me in this direction of health and wellness and I couldn't be more excited about it. :-)
Megan Watson says
I'm just beginning to learn about eos and would love such a great set to play with!
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Beth says
I love essential oils. I've had cancer for the past 6 years and although I still have a traditional oncologist, I also do as much as I can to help heal my body naturally. Oils have played a major roll in this!
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liz t says
I've always wanted to try ease tial oils to add to homemade cleaners and to help me sleep. This would be a great start!
Kayla says
I use essential oils all the time and would love to expand my collection and knowledge!
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Kate tramma says
Would love to try! I have heard amazing testimonials from people with different reasons and goals. I have many sniffly allergy kids, plus myself, so I'd love to try some natural remedies. Also, I have severe nausea from pregnancy, so the peppermint oil specifically appeals to me!
Jacquie MacAlevy says
I would love to win these oils. I have been sampling different brands trying ti find the best one out there. I would love to try these and compare. I have heard good things!
Melinda Kiehler says
I would love to try.
renee vandevyver says
I would love to win these to try them with my family. I habe hward they work great for kids with ADD and also fir weight loss. Among other things.
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