Living Magazine doTERRA Fall 2017 Living Magazine | Page 19
range of disorders. It is important for us to eat the right kinds of
foods to support a healthy gut microbiome. This is not always
easy to do with the schedule of family activities and school
lunches. PB Assist ® Jr. is like candy in my house. My kids have
a tube every day and would have several if we would let them.
They love it and I feel confident that I am helping support
the brain function for memory and cognition needed for the
rigors of school.*
Getting Quality Sleep
Sleep becomes especially important as we try
to learn new information and retain that
information for recall. Several studies have
shown that lack of sleep leads to worsening
memory. Children ages 6 to 13 need 9 to 11 hours of sleep per
night. Teenagers ages 14 to 18 need slightly less, about 8 to 10
hours. Adults need anywhere from 7 to 9 hours of sleep.
This is often difficult as we lay down at night after finishing
homework, studying for a test, or working on a group
assignment for class. Our brains seem to want to continue
working on the problem at hand despite needing to sleep.
Petitgrain, Vetiver, and Lavender oil applied to bedding or
pillows as well as applying to the bottom of the big toe,
where, in Eastern Medicine, the pineal gland is connected, can
help prepare for a restful night’s sleep. There is nothing better
as a parent than to take a few moments at the end of the day
and sit on the edge of the bed rubbing oils into your children’s
feet and talking about their day. This not only promotes sleep,
but promotes good relationships in your home as well.
Supporting Healthy Immune System
Of course, fall and winter are the times of the
year we are concerned about environmental
threats. Previous articles have mentioned the
dōTERRA On Guard ® products. These are
especially important as children are now in classrooms with
20–30 other students. As children are not the best at hygiene,
problems spread quickly in that environment. Taking dōTERRA
On Guard beadlets daily can support your child’s healthy
immune system.* dōTERRA On Guard Foaming Hand Wash
cleans and softens skin while providing protection from the
common threats found in the fall and at school. If your children
are too young to take the beadlets, you may include the
dōTERRA On Guard oil to rotate into your nightly rub routine
with your children.
Fall is a beautiful time of year with the amazing color
changes of leaves, the crisp air of morning or evening
walks, sweaters, bonfires, and being thankful. Summer
is fun, but the fall grounds us, allowing us to reconnect
with those most important in our lives over a cup of
peppermint hot chocolate.
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