As we head into the Back to School season, being well prepared to meet our health needs with essential oils is an easy and quick answer to many things a family faces throughout the year, i.e. supporting immunity, getting better sleep, focus and attention, emotions and anxious thoughts, etc. Here's some helpful ideas to make this school year the BEST ONE yet.
Breakfast idea:
A healthy breakfast each morning can help ensure that your child has enough energy to get through the day. Give our IQ Mega®French Toast a try.
Healthy lunch recipes:
Make sure that kids are getting the nutrients they need in these simple lunch ideas you can make at home.
Wild Orange Peanut Butter Sandwich
Cinnamon Apple Chips
Cinnamon PB and Granola Sandwich
Lemon Kale Chips
Tangerine Fruit Dip
Immune-supporting oils and ideas:
Some essential oils that are specifically used for periodic immune support* are: Wild Orange, doTERRA On Guard®, Thyme, and Lemon. You can diffuse these oils, put them on the bottom of your child’s feet, or put them in their water. You can also make the cleansing hand gel linked below to keep in your child’s backpack.Cleansing Hand Gel (with doTERRA On Guard®)
Homework time:
Having the diffuser nearby is always a good idea. Nicole Stevens, MSc states, “Aromatherapy is an excellent way to enjoy the benefits of essential oil without the worry of skin reactions. Inhaled oils have long been studied for their ability to enhance feelings of relaxation, encouragement, excitement, focus, and well-being. Additionally, diffused oils may support a healthier indoor environment. That’s always a bonus when you’ve got a houseful of kids.”What should you diffuse? It depends on what your child needs. If they’ve had a long day at school and emotions are high, Vetiver can help calm them. Peppermint, is great for those low-energy days. You can also diffuse Peppermint with Frankincense and Wild Orange for added effect. Some oils that you can put directly on your child’s neck include PastTense® and InTune®. PastTense can help ease stressful feelings and InTune can help sustain a sense of focus.ti
Sleep:
Creating a restful sleep routine is helpful to start to wind down for the day. Adding Lavender, Wild Orange or Serenity to your child's diffuser is a great way to set the stage for a restful sleep to get them ready for another great day of school. Calmer blend is wonderful applied to little one's feet to help them drift off to sleep.
Check out doTERRA's blog for recipe links and suggestions for additional oils.
https://www.doterra.com/CA/en/blog/back-to-school-essentials?fbclid=IwAR0sY_UtWZF7b4GnqRtfuhpm0ExYzhKcel_TT7CIo454pcQE5ktsPODn2sU