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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.
Starlene Stevens says
would love to try this oils for several health issues!!!
Jamie L says
I'd love to try the oils to make everyday life a little easier. I have a 14 week old baby who could really benefit from essential oils. I've been wanting to try EOs for sometime now but haven't had the funds to start yet. This would be a blessing to win!
Kris B says
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Amy says
inhsbe been wanting to try essential oils for many ailments: headaches, immune support, relaxation.
Theresa says
I already love essential oils and would be so excited to try another company and new oils I am not familiar with !
Laura S says
We live in a wooded area and I would love to try a natural insect repellent!
Cynthia Velasquez says
I have loved other EOs I have tried and would love to try frankincense for my sleep issues.
Jenna says
I would LOVE to receive the Plant Therapy oils! I have a special needs daughter that could really benefit from them!!!
Tammie R. says
I would love to try them for sleep issues!
Becky says
I have been wanting to try EO!! This sounds like a great trustworthy company!!
Leslie Matthews says
I would love to try essential oils. I have heard so many wonderful benefits.
Tonja M says
I've heard and read good things about essential oils and would love to try/use them in my quest for a more natural lifestyle.
Katie says
id like to use essential oils ! I've heard of great uses for so many of them and want to use them! Tea tree oil is supposed to help soothe mosquito bites! And I've heard of thieves helping with illness and there are so many others, including ways to battle allergies.
Denise says
I love these oils. They really are great!!
Christa Pate says
I have used some other brands but would love to try out this brand of oils! Some of my friends have been asking me about oils and I'd love to recommend Plant Therapy to them.
Karolyn says
Looking for alternatives to medications.
Tessa W says
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LeAnne Ray says
Would love to try because haven't had wonderful uninterrupted sleep in what feels like years!
Jamie says
I'm trying to rid my home of everything toxic and unnatural . i love the idea of being able to use essential oils in place of medications that may be harming my body!
Beth says
I would love to try essential oils for my family, especially for my son who has some special needs.
Starlene Stevens says
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Kristi says
Love the idea of using oils instead of medications and harmful cleaning products.
Tina Albanesi says
I have heard so much about essential oils and would LOVE to try them! Trying to live a more natural, toxin-free lifestyle and I know this would help.
Carolyn C says
Would love to incorporate more oils in our daily routine!
Lisa Paquin-Groth says
With all of the natural health benefits this kit has to offer, I would love to win it to help me continue living a healthy and natural lifestyle. I'm blessed to be in good company with all the other contestants trying to live well. Good luck to all of you!
Michelle i. says
I have heard great things about oils and would love to try myself.
Jessica Thorsen says
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Terri R says
I would love to be chosen to win an essential oils kit. We have been trying to "green" our lives and "real" our food. Essential oils seems like the next logical step for our family. Thank you
Shawnalee Wilborn says
I'm a single mom of 3 little girls who receives no financial help from the state or their father/my ex husband. I do my best to keep out all the poison in our foods out of our home and rely on essential oils..this would be amazing to have to stock us up!
Michele says
Newsletter! Thank you!
Erin says
my little guy gets every cold around. I would love to try EOs for his immune system.
Carrie Davison says
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Meghan Kuckhahn says
I am just starting to use essential oils. I would love to win this!
Dana Carlisle says
LOVE essential oils!
Wendy says
I would love, love, love to try all of them. Thanks for the opportunity.
Kassandra says
Love essential oils!
Jenna E says
I'd love to try PT's oils because they are affordable, but still high quality. I would really love to try our some of the kids safe synergies!
Mariela Pelaez says
I been hearing about oils that are so good for a lot of things, will love to try them for the first time.
Jessica Thorsen says
I've been interested in trying oils for awhile to help regulate sleep and attitude in my child.
Caitlyn says
I've heard great things about Plant Therapy. I follow them on Facebook & really love how they interact with their customers. I know they are one of the safest companies out there & I love that.
Jennifer Cooper says
I would love to win the essential oils pack as I suffer from panic/anxiety disorder and this is the only safe way to get the relaxation I need as a first time pregnant mom. :)
Due on Christmas.