Back-to-School with Essential Oils 

Helping to Keep Kids Healthy...Naturally

 

N o matter how hard you work to keep your children healthy, they're going to experience sickness from time to time. It's no fun and it can be discouraging when it happens but it's going to happen. As mom, you're in charge of your children's health. That means feeding them healthy foods, limiting their exposure to toxins and helping them get better when they're sick.

Today we want to share the 10 best essential oils that you can use for your little ones to help them feel better or get better when they're sick or hurt. And you can trust in the authenticity and integrity of Nature Sunshine's oils, because:  every bottle of essential oil is absolutely pure...down to the last drop.

5 Simple Children's Remedies Using Essential Oils

1. Congestion Steam: 10 drops of Eucalyptus in one quart of hot water. Hold face over bowl with towel draped over bowl and head. Inhale steam deeply for 5-10min.

2. Nighttime Massage Oil: 12 drops of Lavender in one ounce of sweet almond oil. Massage into skin before bed to promote a restful nights sleep.

3. Cuts & Scrapes Healing Salve: 7 drops of Tea Tree Oil and 6 drops of Lavender, mixed with one ounce of melted coconut oil. Allow to harden and apply as needed.

4. Earache Oil: 6 drops of Sandalwood and 6 drops of Chamomile to one ounce of Jajoba oil. Place 2-3 drops in ear 2-3 times a day as needed.

5. Energy Bath: Place 6 drops of Citrus oil in baby bath tub or 30 drops for full-sized tub. Mix well and bathe as normal.