Pink eye (or conjunctivitis) is caused by a virus and results in redness and swelling of the mucous membrane that lines the eyelid. It is very common and very contagious. Most cases of pink eye run their course within a period of 7-10 days. But because pink eye can be irritating and uncomfortable, most people are eager to find a remedy.

The first three essential oils I would turn to in addressing pink eye are: Tea Tree, Lavender, and Eucalyptus. These oils may be applied in a couple of ways:

• Diffuse near the person affected, especially at bedtime
• Rub oils on the boney area that circles the eye, avoiding direct contact with the eye or letting it drip down, etc. You may squint a bit because of the cooling effect for a few minutes, but it will stop.
  

Because pink eye is contagious, it is good to take preventive measures by washing hands and refraining from sharing towels or wash cloths.

Recipe Especially for Conjunctivitis:

1 teaspoon fractionated coconut oil
3 drops of Tea Tree
3 drops of Lemon
2 drops of Helichrysum Italicum
2 drops of Frankincense
2 drops of Lavender
1 drop of Cypress
1 drop of Eucalyptus 
1 drop of Lemongrass
Mix all ingredients and rub mixture on the boney area that circles the eye, avoiding direct contact with the eye or letting it drip down, etc.

Impetigo one of the most common skin infections among kids. It can be spread by contact with infected skin, or touching things like clothing, towels, and bed linens that have been touched by infected skin. It usually starts as a red area, which can be painful and itchy. After a day or so, the infected area may become oozy with a characteristic golden color crusty scab. If not treated, the infection becomes more widespread.

Treatment with essential oils is especially effective because bacteria cannot form a resistance to an essential oil like it can to an antibiotic. Two oils that are typically used to treat impetigo are Tea Tree and Lavender. Both of these oils are strong antiseptic oils, they are also non-toxic and non-irritating as well.

Mix Tea Tree and/or Lavender essential oil half-and-half with a carrier oil (such as jojoba, or olive oil) and apply to affected area, several times a day. Other essential oils that help heal the skin and diminish the condition include Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, and Helichrysum.

Ringworm is not a worm, it is a fungal infection of the skin that grows outward from the center and develops a red ring appearance on the skin. It is most common on the scalp but it can also appear on the body. It is contagious and can be stubborn to treat. Expose the area to natural sunlight as much as possible.

Some essential oils with anti-fungal properties that are used to treat ringworm include: Tea Tree, Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli, and Sandalwood.

A common recipe is 1 drop of Lavender
2 drops of Tea Tree
mixed in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil. Mix and apply with a cotton swab 3 times a day. Cover the spot with a bandage.

Scabies is caused by small mites that get under the skin and lay eggs which leads to skin irritation. The skin irritation can also develop into an infection.

Apply Tea Tree or  Lavender to the affected area at least twice a day. Skin should clear up in a few days.

Adding  Lavender to a bath will also help speed the healing process. Draw a warm bath and add about five drops of  Lavender oil to the water. This will help soothe the skin and provide some relief from the itching.

Other oils to use include Peppermint, Clove (clove is a powerful oil, it needs to be mixed with a carrier oil) and Rosemary, diluted in a carrier oil.

Blended Synergies For Anxiety: Tranquility, Angel, Release, Singles:   Neroli, Bergamot,Chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium (for balance), Lavender, Orange, Patchouli, Rose (for confidence), Sandalwood. Sweet Marjoram, Vetiver (for grounding)

When your child is feeling anxious, his or her breathing will change. When we are anxious, we tend to  take short, quick, shallow breaths or even hyperventilate.

Teach your Child a "Calm Breathing Tool". This is a tool you can use anytime, anywhere. Explain that taking short quick breaths actually increases other feelings of anxiety (e.g. heart racing, dizziness, or headaches). Calm breathing will slow down his or her breathing.  Putting a drop of the Essential oil of your choice, on your child's palm have them rub their palms together and hold hands cupped close to nose, then;

• Inhale slowly for 4 seconds through the nose. 
• Ask your child to pretend that he or she is blowing up a balloon in the belly, so your child’s belly should inflate when inhaling.
• Wait 2 seconds, and then slowly exhale through the mouth. Ask your child to pretend that he or she is emptying the balloon of air, so the tummy should deflate.
• Wait 2 seconds, and then repeat.

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USDA researchers at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, have developed a laboratory test to measure the oxygen radical absorption capacity of different foods and natural substances.  Known as the ORAC scale, it is one of the most sensitive and reliable methods for measuring antioxidant capacity

ORAC Scores
(Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity)
Essential Oils

• Coriander                            298,300
• Clove                                1,078,700
  
• Clary Sage                            221,000
• Marjoram                             130,900
• Ylang Ylang                         130,000
• Wintergreen                        101,800
• Geranium                             101,000
• Ginger                                      99,300
• Vetiver                                    74,300
• Basil                                         54,000
• White Fir                               47, 900
• Peppermint                          37, 300
• Cypress                                  24,300
• Grapefruit                            22,600
• Thyme                                   15,960
• Oregano                                15,300
• Cassia                                    14,800
• Cinnamon Bark                   7,100

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 Cup Of Baking Soda
• 1/2 Cup Citric Acid - (Find this in citrus fruit like lemons and oranges)
• 30 Drops Lavender Essential Oil. Also feel free to add others like Peppermint or Lemon Oil (30 Drops)
• Silicone Baking Mold or I used half a plastic Easter egg as a mold and popped them out on wax paper to dry. Worked wonderful.
  

Instructions

1. Mix together baking soda and the citric acid.
2. Add oils drop by drop very slowly, constantly stirring in between drops.
3. If mixture seems too dry add a few SMALL sprays of water from a spray bottle. One spray at a time and mix quickly, don't let it fizz as it can take away the fizzing effect.
4. Place mixture in the molds and leave to rest for at least 6 hours or until hard.
5. When dry, pop them out of the molds and store in a jar with a lid.
6. Use one after every flush or whenever you want to freshen the toilet bowl.