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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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Jamie Applewhite says
I have heard great things about plant therapy and would love to win one of these sets!
Jennifer says
I already love the few oils I have from Plant Therapy and would love to try more to help my family use even more natural products.
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Andrea says
I have heard so much about them and have wanted to try some; however, I haven't really known where to start.
Brenda says
Sure would be nice to win this and learn all about essential oils.
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Brenda says
Would love to try and learn of its benefit.
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Tracy Austin says
I have heard SO much good about essential oils that I bought 2 at the end of 2014 to try. I have the desire to work with more of them, and having a full set of this quality would be a blessing.
Emily IsBell says
I have done a lot of research on essential oils. I have learned a lot about the integrity of Plant Therapy. This is a company that I would like to explore the products. They are affordable and there is much support in this community.
Colleen says
I've been doing a lot of reading on essential oils lately, and I can't wait to try them. Plant Therapy is on my list too.
Jessica Bain says
Ive been looking into trying essential oils to help my family with allergies. This would be a perfect way to start.
Melissa wilshire says
I would love to try essential oils as my friend has had success with her sons stomach aches
Kristine M says
This is a great start! I've been eager to investigate since friends have been having great success with the Essential Oils they have been using. Thank you!
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Jenny D says
I have been hearing more about essential oils lately, and would love a chance to try some!
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Kelly says
My friend was just telling me about essential oils she uses. Perfect timing. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Kathy Hernandez says
I love this site! I would like to try Plant Therapy's essential oils as our family is trying to get healthier and move away from all of the pharmaceuticals and unnecessary chemicals in our lives. My daughter has Neurofibromatosis and as a result 3 brain tumors with the likelihood of developing more throughout her life. Some of the more difficult struggles she has, due to this disease, are nausea, vomiting and ADD. I would love to find ways using Plant Therapy's essential oils to help her feel better as well as build her immune system. ~Thanks!
Amy says
I would love to try Plant Therapy oils to learn about chemical replacements for cleaning the home and also replacing soaps and hygiene products with essential oils products.
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Karen says
Have just recently discovered essential oils & would love to learn more! Loving your website & newsletter and we are DETOXIFYING our life!
Caroline says
Newsletter. ..also very interested in oils since I started menopause. Need all the help I can get!
Travis says
To help with our daughter's asthma.
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More natural way of improving you life and decrease chemicals around the house
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I have been investigating on line about uses for different oils and the different types and this would be so exciting to win this set.
Tina French says
Over the last few weeks I have been learning more about essential oils and this would be a super start!
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We are trying to simplify our life by making our own cleaning supplies and are trying h to go to a more natural healthy lifestyle overall. I have bought a few essentials and lI've them, but would love to have a huge suppky. Thank you for doing this giveaway.
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Pam says
Several times recently I've found myself looking to see if there is an essential oil that would be helpful for (fill in the blank). I'm ready to get on the EO bandwagon and what better way to start than with this beautiful kit from Plant Therapy!
Beth says
I want to build my family's small collection and try out this brand for the first time! We love using essential oils!
Lisa says
I have dabbled with essential oils. I would love to have a starter kit to learn more.
Donna says
We are trying to eliminate products in our home that contain harsh chemicals. Have heard so many good things about essential oils both for cleaning & for health that I would love to introduce them into our home. Thanks!
Christin says
I've just started trying essential oils and love the kid-friendly options.
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Lindsay says
I'm trying to find more natural ways to keep my family healthy. I've been dying to try the essential oils but collecting them all is not in our budget. I've started with lavender and lemongrass.
Michelle Keegan says
I want to be able to help my boys learn a natural way to heal instead of all the synthetic drugs that are used today.
Leslie says
I would love to try plant therapy because we love EO's and have heard great things about this company! Thanks.