ALL THINGS KIDS: HEAD

ALL THINGS KIDS: HEAD

Whether it's seasonal issues, stress-related tension, or something more serious, when your little one's head is uncomfortable it can feel overwhelming (for you both!). And while we're not here to diagnose or treat anything, there are a lot of ways we can support our children in this area - both daily and acutely. Here are some of our best tips for handling the bumps in the road when it comes to all things kids & heads!

FAVORITES FOR ALL THINGS KIDS & HEAD

Peppermint, Copaiba, Frankincense essential oils (soothing for tension and inflammation)

Stress Away, Lavender essential oils (great for stress/tension components!)

Raven, R.C. and Lemon (for congestion-related needs)

Ortho-Ease Massage Oil (works great as a carrier in roller blends for extra oomph!)

CBD Muscle Rub (a fan favorite!!!)

CBD Drops (can use topically or most people drop under the tongue)

Cool Azul Pain Relief Cream (for anything that is painful!)

AminoWise, Grapefruit Bergamot or Lavender Lemonade Vitality Drops - for hydration!

Use any of the oils listed above along the temples, forehead, back of the neck, and shoulders and gently massage to help ease discomfort and tension. You can simply add some carrier oil to your palm, drop in the essential oil(s), and apply. Or you can make a roller (great for little ones to apply themselves) - see recipes below! This works best when paired with diffusing, making sure they are well hydrated, and resting.

GENERAL TIPS

Most often our complaints about our heads are that we need a little soothing. Something is causing pressure, tension or a feeling of pulsating in our heads and we need it to stop! Difficult days at school, tough homework, emotional stress, even dehydration can have our little ones needing some support.

When we have acute immune system needs, all that stuffiness or congestion can build to create lots of tension in our heads. Or if we've been stressed, locking our jaws and holding our shoulders tense, the surrounding muscles can't relax. This also creates tension in our heads and necks. Or maybe there are dietary triggers that make you sensitive to light, sounds and scents. Either way, there are some really great (and simple!) recipes to soothe things down so we can keep going.

DIY Rehydrating Spritzer

Because a lot of times dehydration is the issue when it comes to head tension!

4 oz NingXia Red

1 scoop AminoWise

Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops

Mineral Water of choice or organic coconut water

Optional: ½ tsp Golden Turmeric powder

Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!

Soothe & Settle Peppermint Tea

2 drops each Copaiba Vitality

1 drop each Frankincense & Peppermint Vitality

Raw local honey

Optional: echinacea or chamomile tea

Add honey to a mug, then add oils. If using tea, steep the tea in a separate mug or carafe until cooled slightly, then add to the honey and oils.

Note: If you just have Peppermint Vitality, you can add a drop to a mug of tea!

Everyday Wellness Tonic

For when your head tension is related to an acute immune system need!

Splash apple cider vinegar (with ‘the mother')

1 drop of Thieves Vitality

2-4 oz NingXia Red

DIFFUSER & ROLLER RECIPES FOR HEAD TENSION

Soothe It Diffuser Blends

4 drops each Peppermint, Spearmint, Lavender

4 drops each Frankincense, Lemon, Lavender

5 drops PanAway, 4 drops Peppermint

Head On/ Tension Roller - Great for head and neck tension release and TLC!

10 drops each Copaiba, Lavender, Peppermint, Frankincense

Carrier of choice or Ortho-Ease Massage Oil

Optional: 2-3 droppersful Cool Mint CBD drops

Optional: 15 drops Wintergreen (ages 8+)

M-grain Magic Roller - For soothing when you're feeling sensitive to light/sound.

15-20 drops M-Grain, Copaiba

10 drops Lavender

5 drops Peppermint

Carrier of choice or Ortho-Ease Massage Oil

Little Chompers Roller - For teething little ones or when littles need head tension support.

10-20 drops Copaiba, Lavender

10 drops Clove

Carrier of choice

Breathe Easy Roller - for when congestion is causing head issues too!

20 drops Raven or Ravintsara

10 drops Lemon

10 drops Purification

Carrier of choice

SPRINGTIME SURVIVAL + AIR QUALITY NEEDS

Sometimes when pollen starts flying or the air quality goes down, our heads can feel fuzzy and full. The irritants and allergens in the air that are affecting other parts of the respiratory system will absolutely affect our heads as well! In addition to the tips + recipes listed below, here are a few other ideas to help combat those irritants:

Lavender, Lemon & Peppermint (LLP): this trio is THE springtime blend! Diffuse it, roll it on your chest, neck and even just inside the nostrils to help combat the pollen. Keep it on and around you 24/7! If you need a little more, add Copaiba or Tea Tree to the mix.

Lavender Vitality: a Lavender swipe on the inside of the cheek or a drop under your tongue a few times a day is another great springtime habit. Lavender is nature's antihistamine!

AllerZyme capsules: this enzyme complex is ideal for individuals with dietary sensitivities, so it can also help with seasonal needs!

SINUS RECIPES & DIYS

Sinus Support Steam Pot

When you're needing some relief from the pressure that spring can cause your sinuses, give this tried and true trick a go!

Bowl of very hot, steaming water

2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

2-3 drops Dorado Azul Essential Oil

Add essential oils to the water (start with the lower end and add more as desired). Place a towel over your head and sit with your head above the steam bath to open the airways

DIY Nasal Salts

5 drops Lavender essential oil

7 drops Copaiba essential oil

8 Tbsp of ultra fine salt (unprocessed, no iodine)

Ceramic Neti pot

Mix well and store in a sealed glass jar. To use, dissolve 1 tsp of salt mixture into 1&1/2 cups of distilled water (or water from a Berkey filter or boil and cool some water), then add to your Neti pot and use as needed.

Changing Seasons Oral Spray

10mL glass spray bottle

1 drop each Lavender Vitality, Copaiba Vitality, Peppermint Vitality

2 drops Orange Vitality, Lemon Vitality

Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional

Filtered water

Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired!

DILUTION RATIOS FOR KIDS

Diluting oils is definitely a personal preference, and some choose to dilute more for their kids (especially the younger ones). These are the suggested dilution ratios straight from Young Living.:

Age 0-1: dilute at 1/8 the labeled concentration

Age 2-6: dilute at 1/4 the labeled concentration

Age 7-11: dilute at 1/2 the labeled concentration

Age 12+: full labeled concentration

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ESSENTIAL OILS

When you have a cough or cold or feel one coming on, you just want to be comfortable – especially if you still have to work, travel, or take care of your children or loved ones! (click on the individual oil pictures to learn more about the oil)

Thieves Essential Oil Blend:

This blend is our go-to for all things immune system related! It's the blend infused into the chest rub and cough drops we just talked about – and for good reason! We love to apply and diffuse this blend, add Thieves Vitality to a mug of echinacea tea, or add it to epsom salts for an immune supporting detox bath!

Frankincense Essential Oil:

Frankincense is an immune and respiratory powerhouse! This historical oil has been used for centuries for health. Apply it with Thieves, Lemon, R.C. or Purification to the chest and back, add a few drops to the Thieves Chest Rub when you apply, add Frankincense to epsom salts for a detox bath, and diffuse this oil when you're feeling down. Get it in, on and around you as much as possible!

Lemon Essential Oil:

Lemon is a wonderful oil for soothing cough and creating comfort in times of congestion. Diffuse it, apply it with Frankincense and Thieves Chest Rub, add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to echinacea tea, and add Lemon to detox baths. Lemon is high in limonene, a constituent highly regarded for its immune system support.

R.C. Essential Oil Blend:

Standing for Respiratory Comfort, R.C. essential oil blend is a gentle eucalyptus blend that we love for soothing and comforting the respiratory system. Diffuse, apply, and add this oil to detox baths as much as possible. This is a great choice for little ones too!

Purification Essential Oil Blends:

This purifying blend is another favorite for immune and respiratory needs. Containing Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Myrtle and other purifying oils, it makes a great addition to your comfort routine during times of cough or cold. Diffuse, apply, and add to bath salts.

Raindrop Technique Collection: This curated set of essential oils is a powerful tool for promoting health, wellness and vitality – both proactively and for acute needs since the oils included can be incredible tools for healing! This collection features nine essential oils with immune and respiratory support properties. We love them for making rollers and adding to detox baths!

Thieves chest rub & cough

THIEVES CHEST RUB

A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub is a 100% plant-based alternative for over-the-counter cough and congestion relief. This natural chest rub soothes sniffles, coughs, and congestion for the whole family with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant-based ingredients.Plus the easy-to-use bottle doesn't even require you to get your hands messy!! The formula is free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, or preservatives and still packs an incredible punch when it comes to cough and cold! Pure ingredients and all the power of Thieves kicking that chest congestion to the curb? We will take some of that!

Sadly, conventional chest rubs are filled with synthetic additives and diluents, and even the ‘natural' options are less than ideal. Many options use petroleum as a base. Petroleum (petrolatum) is often not fully refined in the US, which means it can be contaminated with toxic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.Many ‘natural' chest rubs also contain impure essential oils or other lower-grade components that don't meet the same standards as the ingredients found in Young Living products. The active ingredient in the most popular over the counter chest rub is actually a synthetic version of Ravintsara essential oil! And we are always going to choose the original over a synthetic copy, especially when it comes to our health and our family's health!

THIEVES COUGH DROPS

Get natural, quick, and safe cough, congestion, and sore throat relief Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops! These are a staple in our cough and cold toolbox. They are easy to keep at home or take on the go, made with naturally derived ingredients, taste great, and work wonders!

Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops are minty, spicy, and sweet without processed sugar, dyes, artificial flavors, or preservatives found in conventional cough drops. Infused with Cinnamon Bark, Peppermint, and Lemon essential oils, these menthol-based drops make soothing coughs and colds simple and tasty.

THIEVES HARD LOZENGES

Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Lemon essential oils, these lozenges are one of the things we reach for to keep our immune systems firing on a daily basis! The Thieves Hard Lozenges are a sugar-free dietary supplement to add to your daily wellness regimen with more of a cinnamon taste than a menthol one.We use these daily when we need a lozenge, when we travel to bolster our immune systems, and sometimes in place of the Thieves Cough Drops when we are out or if someone doesn't want the strong menthol taste of the drops (but it's that menthol that helps open the airways and soothe the throat!).

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