The Essential Oil Revolution - Health, Purpose, and Aromatherapy

What You Will Learn: In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, I take a pause to reflect on what I’ve learned about essential oils both as a naturopathic doctor who has incorporated them in her practice for almost 20 years and as the host for the show over the last six months. After interviewing some of the top aromatherapists and naturopathic and functional medicine providers, I’ve changed...

What You Will Learn: ·        The importance of safety in critical time periods (1 min) ·        Pam’s bio and her background on how she set the foundation for integrating aromatherapy in hospital-based nursing and midwifery programs (1min 30 sec) ·        What got Pam interested in women’s health, mental health, and aromatherapy (7 min) ·        How Pam got into aromatherapy by “chance” (9 min) ·...

What You Will Learn: The far-reaching impact of hormones on the whole body (.45 sec) An overview of how essential oils support the hormone-brain axis (1.40 min) Dr. Anna’s bio and background (3 min) How Dr. Anna became interested in integrative women’s health and what led her to be a renowned women’s health advocate (6.40 min)  Why one would want to extend their hormonal cycle. (11 min) Why hormon...

What You’ll Learn: An introduction on how essential oils influence mental health (0 min)  Jade’s background and bio (2 min) Jade has been a key influencer in aromatherapy for three decades. Jade was recently highlighted on the Aromatic Hologram as a featured pioneer in aromatherapy. (6 min) How Jade got interested in aromatherapy for mental health (8 min) How essential oils can help one during tim...

What You Will Learn Dr. Jockers provides us with a wealth of information on how to support our brains and glymphatic system to optimize brain detox. Due to his busy schedule, we had to keep a tight stop time. As a result, I popped back on after our interview to further expand on how essential oils can support our brain health and its functioning. Dr. Jockers’ background and experience in natural h...

What You’ll Learn: Since we are in the month of February, I thought it would be a good time to pause and focus on the heart. So, in this podcast I will provide a brief overview of cardiovascular health and how essential oils can support our healthy hearts. Note: Timestamps may shift with editing cuts, putting estimates here Why the heart gets so much attention as a topic in medicine in February (0...

What You Will Learn: An introduction to mold and its multisystemic effects. (1 min) Dr. Jill’s background and bio. (2.23 min) What fueled Dr. Jill to become a specialist in mold-related illness and environmental medicine. (5.31 min) How mold can often get missed as an underlying factor in disease. It is likely a reason why someone is not getting better, even if they are doing everything else “righ...

On this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution I discuss a very important, and even controversial topic in aromatherapy. It’s regarding the answer to the question of “can you be allergic to essential oils?” Here’s What You Will Learn: The three main reasons why “being allergic to essential oils” is controversial in aromatherapy Why it’s important to have a balanced perspective on the literature a...

What You Will Learn: How the aromatic and physical properties of essential oils can help to restore the body back to balance as they address symptoms.  The prevalence of headaches and what the most common symptoms are. The classification of headaches (primary, secondary, and cranial neuropathies). Common types of headaches and their symptoms (tension, migraine, and cluster). Common causes and trig...

In this third solosode, I dive deep into the details of yarrow and yarrow essential oil. My desire to learn more about yarrow essential oil came from my doctor’s intuition to explore it for an issue my client was having. My endeavor proved to be humbling and beneficial for us both.  During the show, I summarized all I discovered regarding this herb and its essential oil.  I think you’ll be impress...

What You Will Learn: Dr. Bove’s journey that led her to become an esteemed herbalist and a leader in natural health. The waning and comeback of plants as stewards to our health vs. just a commodity.  The importance of proper dosage and preparation of herbs and essential oils for individual conditions and especially at certain times during the lifespan. How essential oils offer powerful medicinal p...

One can never pay too much attention to the vagus nerve. In fact, it’s one of the hottest topics in wellness right now! This is because this tenth cranial nerve is critical in regulating many essential body functions, including of the heart, gut, brain, and lungs. We’ve touched upon the vagus nerve a few times with several amazing experts on the Essential Oils Revolution podcast! In this episode,...

What You Will Learn: The many benefits of aromas and how essential oils constituents support our mind and body in various ways. How Jodi got started with natural health. How Jodi revolutionized blending essential oils. How Jodi’s success in her own practice led to the creation of her formulations and of her company, Vibrant Blue Oils. The different types of applications of essential oils and which...

What You Will Learn: How pets support our own wellness. Dr. Katie’s story on how she got interested in “wholistic” vet care and how it links to her message of hope to pet owners everywhere. The five foundations of holistic pet care and how essential oils fit into them. The scary truth about the pet food industry. Essential oil safety in pets: the importance of correct dosage, dilution, and the pur...

What You Will Learn: - The importance of the microbiome - How the germ theory missed the mark in treating infections - The multifactorial effects of essential oils and how their “antimicrobial” effects may not necessarily be anti-biotic to all the bugs in our belly - How herbal therapy interacts with the microbiome to enhance resiliency and feed our “good bugs” as they inhibit pathogens -Human tri...

What You Will Learn: Why it’s important to understand the traditional use of plants and herbs. What shamanic medicine is and why it should be respected. The importance of the study of ethnobotany in keeping alive traditional people’s botanical and cultural knowledge, spiritual heritage, and reverence for the earth. Dr. Z’s journey into ethnobotany and how that led him to also pursue his expertise...

What You Will Learn: How our body stores trauma which impacts our mental and physical health. How fascia is an overlooked body system that connects all cells and organs and is instrumental in healing the body and mind. How Dr. Trager became one of the biggest essential oils fans over 30 years ago and how this influenced how she practices medicine. What factors can impact our electrochemical energy...

What You Will Learn: The prevalence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and mild TBIs and why they are the silent epidemic. How the Amen Clinics method of looking at the brain through SPECT imaging is revolutionizing brain health, destigmatizing mental illness, and optimizing treatment. How a concussion causes primary and secondary pathological changes in brain function and structure. How ongoing b...

What You Will Learn: What anxiety is and how it differs from stress. What made Dr. Kate interested in naturopathic and functional medicine and how it set the trajectory to her empowering others who struggle with mental health disorders. Why nutrition is a foundation for brain health and why it should be personalized. How the concept of “food as medicine” can be used to address the four underlying...

What You Will Learn: What got Jake so interested in making non-toxic sleep products made with natural and organic components as they enhance sleep. How Essentia expanded their market from the environmentally sensitive and critically ill to health-conscious consumers, and finally into athletes who desire to optimize their performance. Essentia’s commitment to science and outcomes.  Essentia’s recen...

What You Will Learn: How Dr. Stoychev’s background in nutrition and naturopathic medicine spurred him to specialize in mental health. Why mental health is a key foundation to wellness. An overview of ADHD: how it presents, the prevalence, misconceptions, adult vs. childhood ADHD, and why it is often missed (especially in females). How cortisol can be dysregulated in those with ADHD and what essent...

What You’ll Learn: How Dr. Song became interested in integrative pediatric medicine and how her background in law complements her mission to enhance the health of children worldwide.  How the vagus nerve is the mediator between the gut and brain and plays a critical role in regulating immune and brain health. How essential oils can be used to support the vagus nerve and to get children into a para...

What You Will Learn: How Dr. Tom’s healing journey of recovery from Lyme Disease and Babesiosis led him to become an osteopathic doctor who embodies the belief that we have an innate capacity to heal and are not victims of our disease labels. Why we need to merge physical healing with mindset and spirituality/purpose. The three states of the nervous system (ventral, sympathetic, and dorsal). How b...

What You Will Learn: Why Dr. Patterson journeyed from studying plant medicine to economics and business, and finally into naturopathic medicine. How Dr. Patterson’s mom’s struggle with lupus and her own autoimmunity and Lyme disease diagnoses spurred her to advocate for integrative methods that address the root cause of conditions. How Lyme disease is often underrecognized and misdiagnosed, with m...

What You Will Learn: How a severe injury from a horseback riding incident got the Natural Nurse into natural medicine and what holistic therapies she utilized to recover. The use of homeopathy for supporting health and keeping it available to consumers. What entails becoming board certified in holistic nursing. A review of how herbs, aromatics, and essential oils differ in their preparation, extra...