https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 11:31:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4/page/2#post-2277891 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 12:38:18 +0000 coopsmama 2277891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: I don't diffuse them around them but, for example, peppermint is considered unsafe for kids (there are differing opinions though) but I still use it when I have an upset stomach or nausea -- I just use it topically on myself with a carrier oil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4/page/2#post-2277858 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 12:21:08 +0000 Bao 2277858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How does everyone use EO's that are unsafe for kids on yourself? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4/page/2#post-2277434 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 07:18:11 +0000 Mrs D 2277434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a diffuser...we bought it when DD was having issues with congestion and used "breathe" starting 30 mins before her bedtime. I think it worked.</p> <p>Now - I am having a hard time sleeping and am using a mixture of serenity and vetiver...I think its working! I LOOOOOOVE serenity.</p> <p>My consultant is going to give me some thoughts on one to have on hand for when LO#2 arrives... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4/page/2#post-2276970 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 10:14:59 +0000 MrsBrewer 2276970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Pinecone316: I totally agree on trusting the company! I also use Young Living and trust them whole heartedly! I've actually had peppermint brownies too and they are to die for!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4/page/2#post-2276871 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 23:15:28 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2276871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: I am drinking tea with lemon EO in it right now. Love Thieves on the tongue daily for immunity too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2276870 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 23:14:14 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2276870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am HUGEly into oils. I use them all day everyday for anything that comes up. I use Young Living and feel totally comfortable using them on my baby. Right now I have lavender and tea tree diffusing down stairs and gentle baby diffusing where my baby is sleeping. I use them topically, put them in my water and I even made dark chocolate brownies tonight with peppermint oil. Using a company you trust is vital. I wouldn't use any other one for my family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2276861 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:30:46 +0000 coopsmama 2276861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: That was a great summary. Thanks for posting! I'll be holding on to that article to point to others in the future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2276819 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:31:40 +0000 Ra 2276819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: Almost every homeopathic expert/organization discourages the use of taking EOs orally without being under direct supervision of an expert. </p> <p><a href="http://www.nourishingherbalist.com/ingesting-essential-oils-safe-or-not-so-much/" rel="nofollow">http://www.nourishingherbalist.com/ingesting-essential-oils-safe-or-not-so-much/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2276773 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 17:04:48 +0000 808love 2276773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only dabble in a few oils but On Guard really worked for us in the health/immunity department. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2276664 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:41:06 +0000 tlcbaby 2276664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love them! I did a lot of research and it took me a loooong time to try them, but now I use them pretty much every day in my cleaning products, in my hand sanitizer and homemade soaps and lotions and for little things that pop up like tummy aches and colds. I always have something diffusing. </p> <p>I am not someone who would keep my kid home from the doctor and say "lets just give the essential oils more time to see if it works", but I like having a natural method to try first before trying something else.</p> <p>I've got peppermint going right now in the diffuser for a little afternoon pick me up and I put lavender and tea tree on Avery's bug bites all the time. He gets a big ol' lavender rub down with coconut oil before bed, too.</p> <p>I also meant to say that I think all the brands people mentioned are great and safe as long as you know how to dilute and use them properly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2276426 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 23:45:18 +0000 birdofafeather 2276426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TrailRunner: i'm sensitive to potpourri and stuff like that, but as long as you're getting pure oils (i wouldn't recommend cheap grocery store stuff!), there aren't the synthetics like in air fresheners and perfumes that trigger so many issues. if you know anyone that uses them, you could probably ask for a sample and start small and dilute like @Mrs. Pen: suggests! a little goes a long way. you can also try rubbing them on your feet diluted and not right on your wrists or neck if you're worried! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2276400 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 23:15:21 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2276400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TrailRunner: you can dilute them! For rubbing on skin, you can do only a couple drops in a tablespoon or so of olive oil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2276399 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 23:14:39 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2276399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with Ra that I don't buy the gimmick that they're the be all end all. I have a family member who does believe they could cure cancer, or even Ebola. It's a little extreme.</p> <p>However, I have had them help with some other stuff like headaches and colds. And my mom uses them fairly regularly and loves their health benefits- they work well for her and my youngest sister<br /> And they smell good!! My mom got me a thieves spray and it smells like Christmas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2276391 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:49:16 +0000 Keybee 2276391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a few, I have found they can help me relax, sleep, get over colds faster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2276204 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:40:33 +0000 TrailRunner 2276204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you all find the smells to be overpowering (similar to say an air freshener)? I am super sensitive to smells to the point where I can't wear any fragrances or use air freshener bc I get migraines, but I'm into holistic stuff so I was wondering if I should give it a shot. My super hippie MIL gave me some one time but I was so worried about the smell so I tossed it without even trying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2276203 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:38:33 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2276203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't used them much, but my midwife recommended peppermint oil on my temples for migraines (helped a bit), and clary save oil, diluted in a carrier oil, rubbed on my belly after about 38-39 weeks to promote contractions and being on labour. We also use tea tree oil for tons of things! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2276192 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:18:37 +0000 MrsBrewer 2276192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: ❤️ Purification!! It smells amazing!</p> <p>@Ra: I actually ingest oils! I drink 1-2 drops of lemon EO in a glass of water everyday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275515 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:28:06 +0000 StbHisMrs 2275515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: I do! My Mom bought me the ultimate set for my Birthday last year. It had Adoration, Four Thieves, Purification, Relaxation, Stress Relief, and cleaning. I've ordered goodnight, and a few others that I can't recall. I love them so much, my Mom swears by head ease for her migraines and muscle relief for her back (might have been renamed). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275503 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 23:46:21 +0000 simplyfelicity 2275503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@StbHisMrs: I love Plant Therapy but have been really curious about Eden's Garden, too. Sounds like they are the "real deal " Do you have any of their synergy blends? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275479 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:59:14 +0000 StbHisMrs 2275479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: We just got a puppy and I wanted to get rid of her smell for our daughters party, my book suggested geranium and I had so many compliments on the smell of our house! </p> <p>I use oils all the time, love them! My favorite company is Eden's Garden and they just added a ton of new oils! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275460 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:31:58 +0000 Ra 2275460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: Thank you! I love citrus smells. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275458 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:31:02 +0000 birdofafeather 2275458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: I have a blend called purification that I use for getting rid of stinky smells. It has citronella, Rosemary, lemongrass, tea tree, lavadin and myrtle oils. I would guess it's probably the first 4 that are the most effective but some people aren't citronella fans. I've also found the citruses (I personally have orange, lemon and tangerine) to be awesome for those kinds of things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275456 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:25:09 +0000 birdofafeather 2275456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a huge fan of essential oils. It's funny that people are so hesitant of using them when I've realized they are in a lot of commercial products I was already using for similar purposes! Like lavender for calming and healing, lemon for cleaning and immunity boosters, ginger and peppermint for tummy, etc so once I realized I could get the pure stuff, I was in! I lean toward natural and holistic methods first and then turn to more medicinal when needed! I use Young Living. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275453 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:23:35 +0000 Ra 2275453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: Good call! Im sick of dousing my house in Febreze! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275451 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:22:20 +0000 Bao 2275451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: I bet the lime that @sorrycharlie: mentioned she was using would work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275444 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:08:21 +0000 Ra 2275444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not to threadjack, but any recommendations if I really just want to rid my house of dog smell? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275441 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:02:59 +0000 coopsmama 2275441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: oh yes! That I agree with completely. :) </p> <p>@simplyfelicity: Plant Therapy is such a great company! I'm glad you like them, too. I keep wanting to buy more - saving my money just to buy them. ;) I've completely replaced my candle collection with diffusing (safe) essential oils. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275426 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:47:25 +0000 Ra 2275426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: I guess I should have been more specific. I think herbs can be great for stuffy noses, nausea, stuff like that. Common ailments, I guess. I meant more along the lines of these people selling who claim they cure cancer, Crohns, Autism, etc. Some of the people who sell them try to pass them as miracle cures. I think that is all woo and/or money making schemes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275425 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:46:55 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2275425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: young living! I have a friend who sells them and my mom got all hyped up about them one day and went around buying starter kits for the family lol</p> <p>ETA: thieves is supposed to help with your immune system. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-4#post-2275416 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:40:39 +0000 simplyfelicity 2275416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: This might help!</p> <p>[attach=4953/15/ntru3r.600x387.Kid-safe-essential-oils-chart-1.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=4953/15/ntru3s.600x463.dilution-copy-1024x791.jpg] </p>