I highly recommend 100% pure, therapeutic essential oils as an alternative for many common health problems - such as headaches, colds, sinus infection, coughs, burns/sunburns, insect bites/repellent, sore throat, cuts and bruises, infections, athlete's foot, nail fungus, acne, arthritis, stress, insomnia, etc - the list could go on forever. If you are not familiar with the many benefits of essential oils - to make it kind of simple - I have replaced everything in my medicine cabinet with essential oils - except gauze, tape, bandaids.
You can also use them in laundry, air sprays, use as disinfectants in your dishwater - clean your refrigerator, your floors, bathroom. They are safe for children and pets also.
I am sure there are people out there that use therapeutic essential oils - I am interested in any recipes - or ways that you use them in your daily routine around you home and/or garden.