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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.
Sandy says
I want to learn all the benefits of using essential oils.
Joanne Jones says
just starting to learn about and use EO's - this would be a great resource.
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amanda says
I just started using a few oils around the house, and they work! I'd like to try more oils out than the lavender, chamomile and rose that I have, Essential oils really could help my crazy family be healthier and happier and calmer!
Lisa says
Several friends have recommended the Kidsafe oils and since I have a houseful of kids plus a grandma I would love to try them!
Melanie Schmidt says
This past year our family has been sick more than we have in the past 5 years and it just has not gotten better. My littlest has severe ear infections and is going through his second set of tubes. My husband has severe allergies and is immune to over the counter and prescriptions allergy medicine. I think that trying essential oils is our next step and would love to try this!
michelle says
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Janel says
The possibilities (of their use) are endless! Consolidating products is helpful.
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Amy Tillett says
Like to learn how to use essential oils and see if they can be an energy booster in our household.
KARRIE KING says
I'd like to try Plant Therapy's essential oils to assist with our holistic health. We are a family who tries to manage our health as holistically as possible.
Amy says
I love essential oils, but just haven't taken the time (or money) to really use them regularly.
leslie says
I am the carrier of a fragile x chromosomes. My son has the full mutation. We both have moderate depression and anxiety. I do not use any medication and I am interested on essential oils. Thanks!
Annie says
I've never tried Plant Therapy oils before but I'd love to check them out!
Jovanna says
I love the idea of using oils as natural remedies vs. using over the counter medicines!
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Samantha says
I'm fairly new to the real food movement in my life, and I'd love to learn more about using essential oils!
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Jennifer says
I have numerous friends using oils and they all love them. I have no idea where to start so I would love to receive such a nice starter kit!
Vicki says
Love oils! Would love to try out plant therapy's products!
Debbie says
Have been hearing about the wonderful benefits of oils & would LOVE to win this starter kit!!!!
Lyne says
looking forward to learning more about essential oils.
Mel says
I have heard
MaryMargaret says
I have been researching essential oils b/c I've been hearing so many great things about them. It reminds me of ways my grandmother used to treat our ailments. I want to learn more so I can treat my family naturally.
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Samantha says
I just started my research and understanding of Essential Oils. I would like to win this contest because of my ailments with Migraine and Acne. I have had severe, regular migraines for 24 years (and acne problems for 17 years). I am learning how to manage the migraines without medical intervention so my husband and I can one day, safely, get pregnant. My friend has made me some samples of a few essentials known to help but I know this is going to be a long, expensive process of trial and error (as every new process has been). Winning this would really help me get started! Thanks for the opportunity. :-)
Marilyn says
I went to a home show where they demonstrated natural oils. I was totally fascinated. We have many issues with allergies, diabetes, and genetic disease, and treating as much as we can naturally with essential oils is "just what the doctor ordered!!!!"
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Tami says
I'm a mom of two and a school nurse - I would love to try alternative ways to help alleviate common illnesses that kids experience. I've heard of amazing results using essential oils.
Bonnie says
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Bonnie says
I love natural alternatives and would love to try oils out to help my kids with allergies, etc.
lk says
I would love a natural alternative
Jen says
I am interested to see the positive effects essential oils can have on my family.
Renee says
I have awful seasonal allergies all year long and have began to wonder if essential oils would or could help.
Susan says
I love natural alternatives to medicines!
Wendy says
Anything natural has got to be better for my family than something laden with chemicals! My friends that use oils love them!
Courtney says
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Flor Barajas Tena says
My little one has enlarged adenoids and she has trouble sleeping at night. Would like to know if essential oils can help.
Courtney says
We have use essential oils for cleaning our house. I'd like to find ways to incorporate it into our diet.
Anne says
Now that I have cleaned up our diet, I think essential oils are the next step for us.