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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.
kate says
I've loved the essential oils I've tried so far and am looking forward trying out a greater variety.
kaytlynn says
I love essential oils, but only have a few! Would love to win this!!
Randee Donovan says
I'm hearing amazing things about oils. I'd love to try them to see for myself!
Shaun says
They are all the rage! So many of my friends use them, I'd like to give them a try!
Amy says
I would love this essential oils pack due to my sons sensitivity to many different medicines. I would also diffuse the oils so we could all enjoy the benefits of the oils through scent and the health benefits . Thanks for this opportunity!
Suzanne says
I have been reading up on oils and would love to give them a try! I bought lavender the other day and everyone slept well!
Christina says
I've heard so much about the benefits of essential oils and have friends who promote them as having "miraculous" outcomes. Our family is shifting our eating habits to whole food -- a marathon, not a sprint -- and now I'm investigating what other changes we should consider to improve our health. We've experienced the loss of several family members over the past few years and hope to live healthier to be around for our kids as long as possible.
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Janelle says
I've heard a lot of good reviews on essential oils and I cut a lot of chemicals to use (cleaning, foods, medications, etc) over the years and need to get back on track. I really want to try all oils and see the changes.
chris says
I have read so much about essential oils and would enjoy trying them!
Helen says
I am living with stage 4 breast cancer and have been told that essential oils would be complimentary to my current treatment. I am trying to find a starter kit. This set by Plant Therapy sounds amazing.
Candace says
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Erin says
i would love to try a more holistic approach with my kids.
Candace says
I have just started getting into essential oils and this would be so amazing to win! I want to start looking into alternative healing.
Johanna says
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Johanna says
I have always used EOs in my home and recently found PT. They have great info to make informed choices when buying and using EOs, like dilution rates and whats safe for kids. I can't wait to try their kids safe line and empwer my kids with their own diluted roll ons!
Emily says
There are so many family health issues I'd like to try treating with oils.
Maryam says
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Maryam says
I have heard great things about plant therapy!
Claire Ruiz says
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Claire Ruiz says
I have so many friends raving about how well essential oils work for their families. My husband is a teacher and has a compromised immune system (he has Leukemia and takes medication daily to keep it regulated) so it feels like everytime we turn around he has caught something else from his students. I would love to have some more natural options to ease some of his symptoms!
Stacy R says
Have always heard how great essential oils and would love to try some out!
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Anna says
I would love to try essential oils for my eczema and husbands allergies! Thanks for the giveaway!
Kara says
I have recently been reading about essential oils. I am trying to move to a real food life. I rarely go to the doctor and have not taken antibiotics in years. I would like some natural alternatives.
Jessica Pieper says
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Jessica Pieper says
I'd love to try these awesome essential oils. I have a handful of essential oils in my collection and would love to try more.
Nicole says
My aunt is always making my husband and I products with essential oils, and I would love to start making them on my own. It is a little expensive to get started, so winning this giveaway would be wonderful!
Kat says
I've heard EOs can do wonders for kids with sensory issues...would love to give them a try!
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Jaime says
Have been wanting to try Plant Therapy for some time now! Thanks for all your good work :)
Martina says
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Susan Roy says
I would love to try these - both for my kids and myself!
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Samantha says
I love trying new oils, and they have wonderful price!
Alie says
I really want to try the kid safe oils!
Bonnie Sartelle says
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Missy says
I have been trying to find a way to be more natural with treating illnesses since we started to eat clean but essential oils can be super overwhelming. This would be a great way to start.
Beth C. says
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Beth C. says
I'm learning about different brands and doing lots of research. I've never heard of Plant Therapy EOs.
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Darcie says
So many of my friends have had great experiences with oils...so I'd love to have a chance to experience some of the benefits!