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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.
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Lisa says
I use tea tree oil for itching skin and scalp. I use lavender to help me sleep. I use avocado oil for hair growth and clearer skin. I use eucalyptus for sinus congestion and colds.
Amy B says
I need to learn more about natural oils to help my children out with health issues
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Mitzi Newland says
I used essential oils when I was pregnant four months ago and I'm interested in continuing that education. I also started making my own bath bombs and shower gel and they're perfect for scent. Thank you for the opportunity.
Katie says
I signed up for their newsletter. I've used Plant Therapy for myself, but am very interested in their KidSafe line for my girls.
Lyne says
I tried a few oils when I had a respiratory problem and it cleared up in a few days, I am interested in trying some new things.
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Jenni L. says
I learned about essential oils for my dog's separation anxiety about a year ago. I am now trying to learn about and introduce them into my life as a safer alternative. I have heard so many wonderful things about Plant Therapy's oils and have really wanted to try them. I am always hearing from people in the oil groups how wonderful the Plant Therapy oils are and how great they smell. I would love to be able try them and find out for myself.
Renee Kavalar says
I'd love to start using essential oils because I've been trying eliminate all the chemicals my family and I are ingesting on a daily basis. Essential oils will help alleviate many symptoms, such as anxiety, without putting all those cancer causing toxins in our bodies! Please pick me!;)
Becky Riley says
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Becky Riley says
I already use plant therapy oils and absolutely love them. The customer service, quality and price are great.
Teresa Wilder says
I would love to have more if their Kid Safe oils. I have one and love it..
Katherine says
I have terrible allergies in the spring/early summer and I'd love a natural solution.
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Holly pickerel says
I would love to win for my babies. :) I have a two year old and am expecting our second in July...I've done much research on the benefits of incorporating essential oils into daily life, and would live to have natural home remedies in my medicine cabinet for my boys! Thanks for the opportunity.
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Amanda says
I have heard of using oils around the house and for different wellness things, but I have never really had the chance try it out. I would be interested in an opportunity to learn and try essential oils for myself.
Sid says
I have tried peppermint and love it. I would love to try others. I would really like to know if and how I could use them in my classroom?
Lauren Brian says
I just started using EOs and I'd love to expand my collection and try this brand!
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Michelle W. says
I have been looking at alternatives to over the counter and prescription medications for awhile now and would love to have a little help getting started. I am disabled and there are different things I'd would like to try that are natural. I am in constant pain and it is just getting worse. I am only 45 and can barely walk, I can't bend, I can't stand more than a couple minutes and that's with holding on to something or on my crutches. That's how I get around my apt. with crutches I refuse to use a wheelchair even though it's extremely painful. I'm a single mom on a small monthly income so I can't afford to try new things very often. So it would awesome to win this giveaway.
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Kim knight says
Plant Therapy is a very reputable company with wonderful essential oils. I would love to have more to use!
Norene Eilertsen says
I am pregnant, so it is so hard to find anything that is safe to take when I have something going wrong with my body. My sister has used oils, and has had a great deal of success with them.
I would LOVE to give them a try!!!
Angie says
I have always been interested in essential oils just didn't know where to start.
Amanda Marshall says
I would like to try Plant Therapy's oils because I feel that you can really trust the kids safe blends to be truly safe. With having two kids in my home being safe with oil usage is top priority. Being that I first started getting information from a company that doesn't practice safety I have found I value safe knowledge even more. Thank you to the wonderful staff of Plant Therapy for providing the safe learning environment for everyone, new and old to the oil world.
Shawn says
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(Been getting Plant Therapy newsletters for about 8 months now. Love PT!)
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Nadine Carroll says
My sister has given me several thing using essential oils in them and I think they are great. This would be a great way for me to get started.
Shirley says
Always interested in learning more. I've used a few oils and love them, but now I'd like to get some more information.
Beth says
I've only been using oils for a little over a year and have never heard of this brand.
Jen says
I would love to try these. I've adjusts wondered if I would like them and how I would benefit.
JoLana C says
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JoLana C says
It would be awesome to win the Plant Therapy oils because I love that they have certified aromatherapists on staff and promote safe use of essential oils.
Michelle says
I'm just getting started with essential oil oils. I only have few basic oils on hand... This would be an amazing package to win!!
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Sharon Phillips says
I have Fibro and I'm tired of all the drugs. I am hoping for more natural treatments for the many symptoms I experience.