Kids Health
Can children ingest Essential Oils?
Essential oil ingestion is a controversial topic in the aromatherapy community, but pediatric ingestion is practically unheard of. However, essential oils offer beneficial effects and are ingredients in many herbal…
Read MoreThe Dose Makes the Poison
A dose is regarded as a critical factor that determines whether an exposure will cause a negative response in the body. This concept originates with Paracelsus, who is credited with…
Read MoreKids Essential Oil Dosing Guide
Children clearly differ from adults in size. Size, however, does not explain all of the variations that must be considered for pediatric dosing. Immature metabolic pathways, developing bodily systems, and…
Read MoreManaging the Flu
The seasonal flu is a viral upper respiratory tract infection. In mild climates, the flu season is from November to March each year. The virus is easily transmitted during the…
Read MoreBergamot Essential Oil for Anxiety in Kids with Autism
Anxiety is a normal feeling of extreme stress that creates sensations of fear, alertness, dread, and overall unease. We all feel anxiety at some time or another–when taking a test,…
Read MoreEssential Oils for Kids: Inhalation
If you ask 20 people in the aromatherapy community about pediatric inhalation of essential oils, you’re likely to get 20 different answers. The bottom line is that very little research…
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