Ep. 408 5 Important Things to Know About Essential Oils: Lessons Learned from Top Experts in Aromatherapy and Integrative Medicine
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 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 experts, 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 to get better outcomes with your aromatic “friends” and form a stronger appreciation for your essential oils.
Here’s an overview of what you will learn:
Why one may shift their viewpoints about 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 contributions of several of our guests that were highlighted on the show (4 min)
Education from MLM companies vs. the different philosophies on the medicinal use of essential oils and applications by trained clinical aromatherapists (5 min)
The dangers of essential oils becoming a commodity vs. a therapeutic tool (6.30 min)
The training of clinical aromatherapists and their personalized approaches to essential oils (8 min)
How clinical aromatherapists can aid physicians and patients in the use of essential oils for those with medical conditions (10.30 min)
The importance of spacing out medications with essential oils (11 min)
The art, science, and safety of essential oils (11.30 min)
Brand loyalty vs. combining different brands(15 min)
Why considering sustainability of essential oils is so important (17 min)
How consumerism is impacting the sustainability and respect of essential oils (18 min)
Understanding the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species categories to determine which oils to be mindful of regarding use and consumption (18.30 min)
Final summary and safety resources (22 min)
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Resources
Previous Episodes, Including with Pioneers in Aromatherapy, Mentioned in This Show:
Ep. 227: The Art of Blending with Aromatherapist Jade Shutes
Ep. 282: Save Your Skin with Essential Oils with Jade Shutes
Ep. 304: True or False? NEVER Use Undiluted Essential Oils with Jade Shutes
Ep. 305: True or False? NEVER Ingest Essential Oils with Jade Shutes
Ep. 306: True or False? NEVER Use Essential Oils w/ Cats with Jade Shutes
Ep. 307: True or False? NEVER Use EOs While Pregnant or w/ Kids with Jade Shutes
Ep. 363: Why Smell is More Important Than You Think with Jade Shutes
Ep. 378: The Evolution of Aromatherapy: From Massage to Self-Care with Jade Shutes
Ep. 401: Can You Be Allergic to Essential Oils (Safety Overview)
Essential Oils and Sustainability
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains a helpful searchable database known as the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils:
Hi! I’m Sarah!
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