Back to School: Aromatherapy Tips

To make this back-to-school season the most fun and least challenging, here are some top aromatherapy tips to help your children ease the transition to school. 
   
Stay hygienic and sanitized
No back-to-school discussion would be complete without talking about bacteria. Encourage your children to get into the practice of washing hands regularly and applying hand sanitizers at key moments, such as entering and leaving the classroom, after touching surfaces, studying materials, books. 

DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe:
Ingredients: 

• 5 tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel 
• 4 tablespoons of hot water
• ¼ teaspoon of Vitamin E 
• 8-10 drops of doTERRA OnGuard 
• 1/3 cup of 99% rubbing alcohol 
  

Instructions

1. Add the Aloe Vera gel, hot water and Vitamin E to a bowl.

2. Add 8 to 10 drops of doTERRA OnGuard to the mix

3. Pour the rubbing alcohol into the bowl and mix until you obtain a gel-like consistency. 

4. Pour the mixture into a container of your choice and use to disinfect hands whenever needed.
  
OnGuard essential oil can not only boost children’s immune system, but also help to alleviate anxiety and facilitate a healthy mood. It can be diffused in your diffuser for 30 minutes at a time. It is a great blend to promote a healthy environment, especially when someone in the family is sick. Let the refreshing aromas stimulate your kids’ nervous system, relieve the pressure of learning and give them a pleasurable sensory experience.

Improve concentration and focus
Your child may be tired after school and not able to focus on their studies. Aromatherapy can boost memory, enhance cognition, and alertness. Researchers have shown that breathing in the same scent as you smelled while studying during an exam can help you recall the knowledge and improve test performance. The following top essential oils are safe and effective for kids to boost their energy. 

Eucalyptus, the classic aroma linked to chest rub ointments commonly used for immune support, joint pain mitigation and cough relief from cold or flu. It can also be used with a diffuser for stimulating the brain and improving energy. 

Lemon essential oil is a popular type of essential oil used in aromatherapy. Sourced from the peel of the citrus lemon and provides a large number of health benefits. It can elevate mood and ease depression and anxiety.
Peppermint can improve alertness and memory. According to a study in 2008, researchers found that smelling peppermint essential oil enhanced concentration and boost memory. 

You can diffuse into an oil lamp diffuser and inhale or use an essential oil bracelet. Also, try adding a few drops of essential oils to a portable item that the kid can take to school, such as clothing, hands-on learning items. 

Hope these top tips can help you get ready and be organized. Best wishes for your children in this coming back-to-school season. Stay healthy, stay safe and stay happy! 

Blessings!

XOXO, Alisha