It’s that time of year again when school is soon-to-be (if not already) back in session and the germs begin to abound! One of the biggest changes our family noticed after we started using essential oils is we were didn’t feel unwell as often or as severely as we used to.

My husband is a cancer survivor. As a child he fought and beat cancer; but as a result of aggressive chemotherapy and radiation, his immune system was never as strong as the rest of our family’s. Anytime crud would come into our home, he would always catch it and have it more severely than the rest of our family members.  It would last longer for him than any other member of our family.

This began to change when we started using essential oils. I remember last year dropping my daughter off at preschool and her teacher shared there were over 7 students out due to feeling under the weather… for the whole week! Since our family started using essential oils three years ago, we’ve been able to avoid most of the crud that comes with kids being in school. In addition, when the common yuck is able to somehow make way into our home, it doesn’t hang out for long!

Essential oils for Immune Support

When you have a strong immune system, the chances of illness are decreased. Your body is better equipped to defend itself when your immune system is strong. Having certain chronic issues can make you more susceptible to illness.

What oils should you use? Just about all essential oils will help the immune system. While some are more supportive of the immune system than others, due to the nature of essential oils, just about all essential oils can help.

One way to benefit from your essential oils is by diffusing them. Diffusion of oils can support the immune system and can also help purify the air in your home/bedroom/etc.

We have small diffusers in each bedroom of our home and two larger diffusers for the larger living areas in our home. We diffuse essential oils on a daily basis. (Scroll to the bottom for links to some great diffuser deals on Amazon).

When you breathe in the air while essential oils are being diffused, the molecules from the oils go directly into the lungs. From the lungs, the oils (in molecular form) are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream as they cross the airway/capillary system.

The molecules of essential oils are transported throughout the body and into the cells. Since it only takes a few minutes for blood to circulate throughout the whole body, the essential oils inhaled will be in your entire body within a few minutes.

Diffusing in the classroom

Back to school is a wonderful time, however, the pressures of getting the work done and learning can create some stress and anxiety. Not to mention the fact that schools are magnets for germs and odors.

Many teachers and schools throughout the country are incorporating essential oils in their classrooms and hallways. This supports a calm learning and teaching environment and helps to maintain health. Peppermint and Orange are favorites for both immune support and focus support.

Focus Support

There are several oils that help to support brain function in a healthy way and promote mental clarity and focus. Oils like bergamot, frankincense, patchouli, and ylang-ylang have all been known to help support focus.

How can we help?

I am so thankful that we have essential oils as wonderful tools to help our family, not only during the school year but all year long. If you are needing some essential oils for your home, contact me and I can help you get started. If you are needing a great way to organize your oils, check out some of our wooden boxes! We also have essential oil accessories such as roller bottles, cases and more. Aroma Outfitters exists to help make essential oils easy to incorporate into your everyday life. If oils are easy to use and you feel confident in how to use them, you will enjoy the benefits that come from these wonderful gifts from nature.

Recommended Diffusers: This Essential Oil Diffuser is 300ml which means about 6-8 hours of running time we use in the main living areas of our home. This Aromatherapy diffuser is the smaller bedroom type we use in bedrooms or our home office.