Sorry to say it but back to school is literally around the corner and that means Autumn germs, cold, and flus are right behind it.
Here are my four go-to oils and protocols that will make this season so much smoother:
- OnGuard – My family’s daily immune support. I diffuse it in the mornings and use the roller blend on the bottoms of feet before school. For “scent free” environments the latter suggestion is a great solution as no one is the wiser. I use OnGuard beadlets preventatively on a daily basis and I switch to OnGuard softgels when someone does feel under the weather.
- Easy Air/Breathe – Perfect for stuffy mornings or after sports. I keep a roller in backpacks and sports bags for quick, easy breathing support.
- Peppermint – For those sleepy homework hours. A drop in the diffuser or on the palms (inhale deeply!) for “stay focused” energy.
- Wild Orange – Our happy oil. I use it in the diffuser before school to lift moods and start the day calm and positive. Pair with Peppermint to help wake your kids up in the AM.
- Tamer – This digestive blend of siluted spearmint, black pepper, Japanese Watermint, and parsley oils is SO gentle and effective and the ideal support for your nervous or anxious one. Order soon and apply to their hands and breathe in deeply and slowly at least 3 times. Have them apply to their abdomen in a clockwise motion when they are calm and happy. This helps anchor their emotional state to this aroma and so when their do become anxious, using the roller and this aroma helps to gently nudge them back to grounded and more confident. Plus, it’s a great support for gut health and we all know the important connection between the gut and the brain.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just getting back into a fall routine, these make a noticeable difference.
(Pssst, if you are a teacher, many of my customers who teach keep a diffuser in their classrooms to use oils like Lemon + Peppermint for focus and OnGuard for immune support!)
Got a child headed to university? This is what I sent to Anna who is starting Chiropractice College in Toronto. It’s so simple to either create their own account (I think of it like a health account) and they can order what they wish or use the “alternate shipping” address from your account to supply them as needed. It’s like getting a care box from home and helps support them physically and emotionally.
- Diffuser
- OnGuard beadlets, OnGuard soft gels, OnGuard throat drops, OnGuard
- Easy Air
- Peppermint
- Wild Orange
- Balance
- Adaptiv
- Arborvitae
- VMG+ or Life Long Vitality
- Terrazyme (monthly)
- PB Assist (monthly)
I also made sure she had Whole Food Vitamin C (not ascorbic acid), Magnesium, creatine, and vit D.
If you don’t have these products and oils yet, I can help you get started with the most cost-effective option.
Here’s to a happy, healthy start to the school season! And in the meantime, soak up that sunshine and summer vibe that is still very much going in our home!
Until next time, be well + oil up!
