I'm a light user. I always add EOs to my homemade cleaning solutions. I add whatever strikes my fancy.
I diffuse on occasion, mostly for mood.
Vitamins and homeopathics are my first line of defense when sick. But I use EOs if I think they're a better fit or of the symptoms are confusing. I always carry thieves oil (not the brand name) when we fly. I always use EOs for suspected fungal issues, too. And I use them preventatively, on our feet, when we go to a waterpark or swimming pool.
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I also used them when my kids were young, even as babies, and had zero problems. And my pets have never had problems, even when I used to diffuse almost daily. I don't discount the warnings but I think they may be overblown.