Whether starting kindergarten, trade school or graduate school, students of all ages, parents, teachers, staff and the community supporting all of these students, going back to school creates an energy shift. Changes occur in emotions, thoughts and stress. All of these areas require varying support to restore health, balance and peace to the body and mind. Two systems of the body that are impacted by change and stress include the nervous and immune systems.
What can a parent do?
Thankfully, essential oils offer a natural way to support both the nervous and immune systems. In our home, we start to use the following 3 essential oils about a month BEFORE school starts and continue throughout the school year. This helps children get used to a routine, the aroma, and empowers them for self-care. We also aim to provide a foundation of support in the nervous and immune systems BEFORE interacting with to new people and new environments.
Our top 3 BACK TO SCHOOL essential oils are Brave Touch, Stronger Touch and Thinker Touch.
1. Brave Touch is an invigorating, bright and warm aroma. It promotes positive affirmations in stressful situations and creates a confident, calm and courageous atmosphere.
Uplift with Brave:
Use Brave to reset when experiencing feelings of doubt and stress. Roll it onto the back of your neck and pulse points. Brave is the perfect blend when you’re feeling unmotivated. Before tackling life’s big (or small) moments, roll Brave onto the bottoms of your feet and the backs of your hands with thoughts of courage and positivity, with the reassurance that you can accomplish anything.
2. Stronger Touch is a bright, citrus aroma. Stronger promotes feelings of wellness and vitality. It helps to soothe emotions during times of distress and may provide comfort to occasional skin irritations.
Immune Support with Stronger:
The bright and uplifting aroma of Stronger is refreshing to the senses and works as the perfect blend for daily resiliency or when you are not feeling your best. One idea is to roll it onto the inner wrists, up the spine and feet before and/or after a long day of activity.
3. Thinker Touch is a light, fresh, minty aroma. Thinker is designed to help a person focus while performing tasks. It is a natural companion for a study-time routine.
Focus with Thinker:
Ideal for people of various ages and for daily use. Thinker may increase feelings of alertness, help with focus and clarity. Keep Thinker in a backpack or easily accessible and roll onto the inner wrists, then inhale deeply to support a positive test-taking, studying or speaking experience.
Whatever doors and books you are opening, be it in person or virtual, get ready for a great school year. Stock your home with natural solutions this school year and make it amazing.
Essential Oil Safety & Cautions:
This content is for information purposes. Possible skin sensitivity with any oil. Please always dilute with 1 Tbsp or more of doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. Statements not evaluated by FDA, nor intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Keep out of eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. With citrus, avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.
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