With the school year starting, lots of parents are filling lists of supplies for their children’s classrooms. Whether your child is starting kindergarten, college or any grade in between, aromatherapy is a great way to support their health, to ease test day anxieties, and to help them learn.
To begin with, there are two easy options for taking to school. A simple hand sanitizer of 2 oz. aloe vera gel and 10 drops Lemon essential oil can remove germs, support the immune system, and enhance mood. An inhaler (similar to the Vicks inhalers found in drugstores) of essential oils like Lemon, Orange, Lavender, and Eucalyptus, used throughout the day, is a portable way to ward off colds and other illnesses going around. For kids bound for college, a First Aid kit of natural products is definitely in order. Filled with essential oil blends for issues such as headaches, cuts and scrapes, sleep support, anxiety relief, and colds and flu, you can be sure they’re well cared for when you can’t be there. Sending them off with aromatherapy-based cleaning products for the dorm room is another great way to help ensure good health while away at school.
註: 檸檬有光敏性, 避免日間使用
For children with anxiety over attending school for the first time or an upcoming test, the quickest method for relief is through inhalation. For a young child, a few drops of essential oils such as Lavender, Roman Chamomile, or Bergamot (on a cotton ball carried in a Ziplock bag) can help soothe any fears. For older children, an inhaler with these oils is a smart option because it easily fits in a pocket. Diffusing these same oils at home can also help reinforce a feeling of calm when the blend is used at school.
Aromatherapy is a helpful tool to use while studying. As the connection between new ideas and scent is developed during learning, that same scent can trigger the memory when it comes time to take the test. Diffuse Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, and Rosemary essential oils (or a blend of them) while your child studies to help with concentration, to stimulate the mind, and digest new ideas. On test day, a few inhales of the same blend will help your child recall the information they previously studied. (These essential oils are best used with kids over 5 years of age).
註: 所提議精油有提神作用, 避免睡前使用
Aromatherapy is an easy, natural, and effective way to support your child’s school experience at any age and throughout the year.
Source: http://www.sweetandwoodsy.com/2011/09/21/back-to-school-with-aromatherapy/
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