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connect pat h ways to pa r e n t i n g e ssential
oils
have become the newest fad in holistic healthcare with a variety of
oils
and brands to choose from. brittany
booth
, a holistic health coach with mint health, loves
essential
oils
because they embody the protective, immune, and strengthening properties of the plants from which they are extracted. ?they actually have the potential to affect every cell of the body within 20 minutes,?
booth
says. ?it only takes 26 seconds for whatever you put on your skin to get to the bloodstream. it can have dramatic effects on the body.? these
oils
come from every part of the plant from the flower or fruit all the way down to the roots,
booth
says.
essential
oils
can then be used aromatically with a diffuser, topically by rubbing on the skin, or even through consumption by cooking with them. not only do
essential
oils
have health and healing benefits, but they are also safe for your kiddos. lavender can soothe irritations, tea tree oil helps heal cuts and wounds, citrus
oils
are o?en used for mood elevation and concentration, and fun blends such as calming blends are available. ?when it comes to kids, always dilute before putting it on their skin because their skin is typically much more sensitive,?
booth
says. a carrier oil, or base oil is the best way to dilute the
essential
oil. when choosing which brand of
essential
oils
to use,
booth
suggests look- ing for organic pure oil that is sourced. ?if you can research the company and it backs their sourcing, that?s the most important thing,?
booth
says. the company should state where the plant is grown and the oil should be pure, meaning noth- ing was added to it.
booth
knows the cost can sometimes be concerning for people who wish to begin using
essential
oils
. ?
essential
ly, like everything, you get what you pay for,? she says. ?unfortunately, what comes with being pure, well made, and well sourced is charging more. but, especially if you?re putting this stuff on your kids, you want to make sure it?s safe.? the upside is that
essential
oils
last a long time. because you only use a drop at a time, a bottle can last months. some of
booth
?s favorite
essential
oil brands are doterra and young living. ?
essential
oils
and children 3 2 b r p a r e n t s . c o m | j a n u a r y 2 0 1 8
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