Today on  Life after Kids, we’re discussing the practical uses for essential oils in the fall and holiday season.  We highlight our favorite scents to diffuse in lieu of candles, discuss the best oils for immune system support, and touch on essential oils for keeping your home clean and disinfected.  Plus, we discuss our favorite oils for stress relief.  Key Takeaways:Essential oils are concentrated extractions from plants and have both pleasant scents and health benefits.Commercial candles and fragrances often contain harmful chemicals, so it's important to use natural scents in the home.Some favorite scents for diffusing include thieves, peppermint, eucalyptus, and cedarwood.Essential oils can also be used for cleaning and disinfectingEssential oils create ambiance in our home, help solve a variety of bodily issues, and provide stress relief without leaving any toxins behind.  Learn more by listening to this week’s episode of Life after Kids in its entirety.CLICK HERE for our favorite Essential Oils! Timestamp Summary  0:00:30  | Essential oils have practical health applications | 0:01:24  | Essential oils can be used for home fragrance | 0:01:39  | Essential oils can support the immune system | 0:02:41  | Essential oils can help manage stress | 0:03:30  | Explanation of what essential oils are | 0:04:09  | Importance of natural remedies and plant medicine | 0:05:27  | Discussion about the Amazon rainforest and its healing plants | 0:07:39  | Nature's power and the need to work with it | 0:08:51  | Cautions about the toxicity of candles and synthetic fragrances | [0:10:57]  | Creating a stress-relieving atmosphere with scents in your home | [0:14:19]  | Favorite scents to diffuse: Thieves, Peppermint, Orange, Bergamot | [0:15:35]  | Peppermint can help with nausea and headaches | [0:16:21]  | Grapefruit and vanilla scents are attractive to men | [0:17:40]  | Citrus scents like orange are mood boosters | [0:19:07]  | Eucalyptus and lime are favorite scents for diffusion | [0:20:56]  | Plant Therapy blends take the guesswork out of blending. | [0:22:09]  | Essential oils like Calming the Child can help with anxiety. | [0:23:32]  | Cedarwood and sandalwood are grounding oils for stress management.| [0:27:38]  | Clary sage can be used for hormone support and cramps. | [0:29:35]  | Essential oils can support the immune system. | [0:30:43]  | Thieves and oregano oil are recommended for immune support.| [0:32:33  | Use oregano oil for short periods of time.  0:33:47  | Eucalyptus, peppermint, and Melaleuca for congestion and sinus issues. | 0:34:46  | Melaleuca (tea tree oil) is antimicrobial and versatile. | 0:35:45  | Plant Therapy's deodorizing blend is great for eliminating odors. | 0:36:10  | Not all essential oils are safe to use topically. | 0:36:30  | Essential oils can help with stress, immune support, and sleep. | 0:36:57  | Frankincense is a powerful oil for headaches and concentration. use AFTERKIDS15! for 15% off your purchase at www.ryzesuperfoods.com Enjoy the show, and we hope you learn a little bit more about living a fulfilling, vibrant, and meaningful Life after Kids! If you like what you hear please rate and review the podcast, hit subscribe, and pass it along to a friend. Making tomorrow even better than today, Dr. Brooke and Dr. Lynne PS... Don't forget to follow us! Instagram Facebook Tik Tok