Tag: children

Essential Oils

Diffusing essential oils around children

With more and more people using diffusers, I think it is important to address the issue of diffusing essential oils around children. Is it safe? Safety is a confusing topic in aromatherapy. There is often conflicting information, especially when it comes to children. Safety information is often based on certain chemical …
Aromatherapy

Diffusing Essential Oils in the Classroom-Is it Safe?

Every winter there is a range of nasties that make the rounds, from annoying colds to debilitating flus, to miserable gastorenteritis. Sickness is not fun. This winter, a few school districts around my area have had absenteeism up to 40% with norovirus. It can be easy to see why teachers …