September Recipes

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September Recipes

Aromatherapy for Children

 

 

It's rapidly approaching that time again. Back to school for children and

adults alike. One thing to keep in mind is the ever present danger of

backpacks.

 

While the backpack itself isn't such a big and scary thing, overloading them

and carrying them incorrectly can be. Many children (and adults too) tend to

cram it as full as possible then fling it over one shoulder and walk with a

noticible slant to one side. This is a back injury waiting to happen. Better

to not put quite so much into it, put both straps securely on each shoulder

and make sure the weightload hits higher up on the back, rather than dragging

down past the waist (another potential for back problems)

Essential oils used at this time of year for children can take the form of a

preventative to help build up the immune system, a stress reliever for

'first-day-at- school-nerves' or even to help with mysterious upset tummies.

Have a peek at our recipes and see if there's one there that may be right for

your little one.

Antiviral Immune Booster

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These two oils are both strong anti-virals, known to be effective against

chickenpox and mumps! Melissa (true)(Melissa officianalis) Bergamot(Citrus

bergamia)

 

Add 4 drops of each oil to a bath before bedtime for a good preventative

soak. If you hear of an outbreak at school, add 3 drops of each oil to 10ml of

Sweet Almond or another carrier oil and rub on chest and back after the

bedtime bath. If you suspect your child is coming down with

something, do a neck

wrap. To 2 cups of warm water add 4 drops of each oil. Dip a face cloth into

water, wring out and put around neck. Tuck a towel around the neck on top of

the face cloth to help keep it warm longer.

 

 

Childhood Anxiety Blend

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A beautiful blend to help calm little ones down. 10 drops Lavender(Lavendula

angustifolia) 10 drops Green Mandarin(Citrus reticulata) 5 drops Roman

Chamomile(Anthemis nobilis)

Combine all oils in a 5ml bottle, seal and invert to blend. This blend can

be diffused in a room, added to a bowl of hot water for inhalation, added to a

tissue for a portable scent or even put in a necklace-type diffuser for

wearable access throughout the day.

 

Tummy Trouble Blend

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Most tummy upsets can be soothed with this blend.

2 drops Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) 2 drops Fennel (Foeniculum

vulgare) 1 drop Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) 10mls Sweet Almond or Jojoba oil

Gently rub on tummy in a clockwise motion for 2-3 minutes. Encourage the

child to take deep breaths. Keep the lights dim and try to keep the room quiet

as well.

--

Diana Gonzalez

 

 

 

 

Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is

carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a

life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

-Unknown