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What You Will Learn: What autism is and its prevalence (1.15 min) Dr. Skowron’s background and bio (3 min) Autism is poorly misunderstood, and the conventional approach doesn’t have a cure (8 min) Specialists in autism exist around the world that can apply therapeutics and help children lose their diagnosis and live independent lives (9 min) The most common misconceptions about autism and why they exist (11.30 min) The reason that Dr. Skowron formulated specific nutrients for children on the spectrum (15.30 min) The common causes of autism… there is no one cause (20 min) The two subsets of autism based on causes (21 min) The biggest poison on the market that leads to autism and causes brain damage (24 min) What two things cause regression in autism (24.30 min) The first line of treatment for both subsets of autism (25min) The difference between genetic mutations and genetic variations, such as MTHFR (27.15 min) What genetic tests a parent should request for a child with autism (28.30 min) Can al

What You Will Learn: Frankincense essential oil is one of the most popular of all the essential oils to date. In fact, its multiple actions and its strong reputation for supporting wellness has earned it the nickname of the “King of Essential Oils.”  Yet, you’ve probably noticed that there are various types of frankincense essential oils. To confuse the consumer even more, many suppliers tout their version is best. So, how do you decide which one is right for you?  In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, we will explore some of the most popular frankincense (Boswellia) oils on the market. We will also discuss some basic actions and research about frankincense oil. This includes taking on the boswellic acid (BA) controversy! Here’s an overview of what is discussed about Boswellia essential oils: The aromatic and spiritual properties associated with frankincense oil (2 min) The different frankincense species within their “Plant Family” (5 min) What causes variations in the constituents of frankincen

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 my mind about a few things regarding essential oil. Still, I stand even more firmly behind others.  Listen in on my insights. I hope they will help you get better outcomes and help you form a stronger appreciation when using your essential oils. Here’s an overview of what you will learn: Why one may shift in their viewpoints of essential oils (1.30 min) How consumer use of essential oils may have some caveats to obtaining optimal results (2 min) Why one should respect the pioneers of the science of essential oils, distillation, clinical aromatherapy, and the history of aromatherapy (3 min) The various aromatherapy c

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) ·        Pam’s initial journey into integrating the use of aromatherapy with patients in U.S. hospitals (17 min) ·        Pam’s experience in England on evidence-based clinical aromatherapy in nursing and midwifery that was divinely led: (19 min) o   Pam became an intern and protégé to Denise Tiran, studying clinical aromatherapy and how to bridge essential oils into conventional care. o   Pam was exposed to the significant research by Ethel Burns that tested the safety of ten essential oils for anxiety, depression, nausea, pain, and contractions in pregnancy (25 min) §  Initially launched as a six-month pilot study,

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 hormones are so important, and which are the key players in overall health. (12 min) The “school of hormones” including the students (estrogen, progesterone, vitamin D, and DHEA), professors (cortisol, insulin, adrenaline), and the dean (oxytocin) (13 min) The importance of connection and oxytocin for healing hormones (16.20 min) Key factors that throw off hormones (16.50 min) Ways to balance insulin and stress for hormone health (19 min) The many roles of oxytocin and how to enhance it to support hormone balance (20 min) The most healing thing one can do for hormone balance (21 min) Why balancing blood sugar

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 times of trials by bringing us into the moment (13.50 min) Why we should customize interventions and not just treat a diagnosis (15.30 min) The multiple and holistic ways essential oils can benefit mental health: This is through the hedonic effect, psychological expectancy, memory-based association, and pharmacological mechanisms. (17.50 min) The importance of using integrative support along with clinical aromatherapy (25 min) The mental health conditions that have the most research with aromatherapy and what Jade has experienced with using various essential oils for them including: (28.30 min) Specific oils

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 health (0 min) What is the lymphatic system and what its function is (5.30 min) What the glymphatic system is, its function, and what it comprises of (6 min) How active the brain is during sleep (6.50 min) Why our brain shrinks during sleep (7 min) The functions of our glial cells (7.40 min) The factors that contribute to why our brain needs to detox (8 min)  How sleep and sleep posture impact glymphatic function (12 min) The six brain and neuronal supporting actions that glymphatic drainage accomplishes while we sleep (12:45 min)  How glymphatic drainage impacts neuronal health and how this relates to think

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 min) How heart disease is underrecognized in specific populations (4 min) How heart disease is viewed more often as a male disease (4.30 min) How breast cancer is more feared in women, yet heart disease causes more deaths in females (5 min) Typical risk factors for heart disease (6 min 50 sec) The great cholesterol debate, including what influences the effects of cholesterol on heart health (9 min 30 sec) Statins and heart disease (13.50 min) Unique symptoms in women related to an underlying heart problem (16 min) How hormones impact the heart (17 min) Isolation and socioeconomic factors as risk factors f

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 “right.” (9.40 min) The four ways mold can make you sick and how essential oils can address them. (11.05 min)  How the CDC definition of mold illness misses a lot of people affected by mold, because it only highlights spore-related allergies and aspergillus. (13.10 min) How to know if you are being affected by mold. (15 min) The caveats of testing for mold in one’s environment and matching it for what’s in the body. (22.50 min) The concept of colonization and biofilms, such as those found in chronic rhinosinusitis. Essential oils’ broad-spectrum actions that support the many aspects of mold-related illness.. (28

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 and the information presented from various sources regarding the safety of essential oils The comparison between documented safety issues with medication errors and drug side effects vs. natural products What is an allergy? The four main types of allergies and what two classifications are associated with essential oils The terpene factor in relationship to contact dermatitis and how it relates to essential oil quality  The difference between photosensitization and contact dermatitis (type four hypersensitivity reactions) What to do if you have a reaction to essential oils, based on the Tisserand Institute’s gu

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 triggers of headaches. These include low blood sugar from intermittent fasting, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, environmental exposures, nutrient deficiencies, and lifestyle factors. How to use the acronym “SNOOP” to determine if a headache is serious. Conventional and functional medicine laboratory blood work that can help determine the causes of headaches. Conventional treatments for headaches. Why we need to address the root cause of headaches. Some natural solutions for addressing headaches. Why peppermint and lavender were the essential oils I chose to review for headache relief. The concept of synergy

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 impressed by the many useful compounds that this plant possesses. It has the potential to support a wide range of body systems, especially the skin, lungs, and digestive tract. Initially, I released my review on yarrow to my essential oil community members as a video and review article. Now, I’m sharing it with you with some updates on the Essential Oil Revolution.  You can access the full review article with references in the resource section. Here’s what you’ll learn in the full episode: The botanical information on Achillea millefolium (yarrow) The history and traditional uses for yarrow and yarrow essential oil Yarro

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 properties through their aroma. Why we need to be more cautious with herbs and essential oils during the critical time periods of pregnancy, lactation, and childhood. Why herbs and essential oils from the same plant may not share contraindications based on their differing constituent profile and potency. How to start safely using essential oils and herbs during pregnancy and with children and when to seek a professional. Considerations to keep in mind with herbs and essential oils that are listed as contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation, and with children. Several herbs and essential oils that have been pro

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, I’m back for another solo episode in which I explore in more depth what some of my favorite essential oils are to support our vagus nerve. These essential oils were selected based on my clinical experience, their traditional use, and that they also have some evidence of favorably modulating our nervous system in scientific research.  What You Will Learn: The three parts of your autonomic nervous system and how they impact body physiology. The functions of the vagus nerve and how it can affect healing and restoration.  An overview of the multiple ways essential oils can calm the mind-body and support vagal tone.

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 Jodi prefers and why. The impact of stress on digestion and how essential oils can support better assimilation. How the survival instinct and stress (external or perceived) suppress our ability to heal and restore. Which combination of essential oils can alleviate sympathetic overdrive and turn on our “reset button”, the vagus nerve, and where we can apply them. The theory of toxicity in the brain related to autism and how essential oils and stimulating the vagus nerve may help symptoms.  How the vagus nerve is important for self-regulation.  The vagus nerve infection hypothesis and how it relates to bra

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 purity and quality of the essential oils. Why cats are more sensitive to some essential oils than other animals. What signs your pet will display if the the dose of essential oils is too high. How “self-selection” can help to determine what essential oil or herbs are best for your pet. What essential oils to be cautious with in dogs and cats. What to look out for in products that combine essential oils for your pets. The top essential oils that can be used for many of your pets’ needs and common issues. The overlooked essential oil for pets that can help with digestive issues, vomiting, acid reflex, and infl

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 trials that demonstrate how essential oils combat a specific form of antibiotic resistance  -A summary of the current studies that explore how essential oils impact the microbiome with their ability to selectively weed out pathogens while supporting commensals -The impact of essential oils on modulating weight related to their ability to change the microbiome  -If you should you take essential oils with antibiotics Resources: My summary and article link to Townsend Letter Episode 289: The Quorum Sensing Abilities of Essential Oils w/ Dr. Dan Gubler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in naturopathic and botanical medicine and herbalism. How Dr. Z combines his apprenticeship with Shamans in Jamica with his research and clinical experience to keep alive their customs and document their insights.  How modern herbalists, like Dr. Z, are validating the teachings of ancient herbalists and physicians through their research analysis of plants’ biochemical properties, compounds, and their standardization. What the doctrine of signatures is and what it reveals about plants. Some of Dr. Z’s favorite plants and essential oils from Jamica and their actions including allspice oil, clove oil, bitter mel

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, influencing our overall well-being on many different levels. Dr. Kim’s research on how quickly essential oils impact our cellular physiology and what oils were shown to modulate stress and immune challenges. The difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Why being in a calm, parasympathetic state is essential for healing. Why the vagus nerve is so important based on how it influences the parasympathetic state. How using a specific combination of essential oils behind the earlobes can stimulate the vagus nerve to calm the mind and optimize healing. Why topical application of ess

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 brain inflammation from a head injury can lead to more noticeable symptoms later in life. How a certain antioxidant can be used immediately after a brain injury to prevent neuron cell death. The patterns of brain dysfunction that show up on in SPECT imaging to help diagnose a brain injury as being the root cause of mental or cognitive issues. The “First Aid Kit” for your brain and how using this combination of supplements is imperative when there’s been a hit to the head. How there’s hope for rehabilitating brains that have been damaged long-term, as evidence by Amen Clinic’s NFL player study. What essential