(Listen to the full episode here.) The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve, and it plays a critical role in regulating vital organs in the body, such as the heart, gut, brain, and lungs. It is known as one of the master regulators of the “rest and digest” part of your autonomic nervous...
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Autoimmune Disease, Lyme Disease, and Essential Oils with Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, MBA, IFMCP (Essential Oils Revolution Podcast Episode 385)
(Listen to the full episode here.) Autoimmunity, which is a condition in which the body’s immune system reacts with components of its own cells, is on the rise. Researchers have found that the prevalence of antinuclear antibodies (ANA), the most common biomarker of autoimmune diseases, is increasing in the American population. These disorders are...
The Safe Use of Herbs and Aromatics for a Healthy Lifestyle with Ellen Kamhi PhD, RN, AHN-BC, RH(AHG), The Natural Nurse® (Ep. 384)
(Listen to the full episode here.) The therapeutic use of plants for medicinal purposes is known as herbal medicine. These ancient, natural remedies were man’s original solutions for their ailments, preceding conventional medical interventions. Recently, herbal medicine has experienced a resurge in popularity. In 2021, the global herbal medicine market size was valued at...
How to Use the Havening Technique and Aromatherapy to Heal from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and Trauma with Cristina Chua, MSW (Episode 383: Essential Oil Revolution)
(Click here to listen to the episode.) “I’m so OCD” has become a colloquial saying. To someone who truly struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, this can minimize the pain experienced with having this crippling mental health diagnosis. OCD is not a personality flaw or willpower issue. It is not about a preference for...
Olfactory Training: The Power of Smell Combined with the Science and the Experience of Essential Oils with Hana Tisserand (Episode 382 of the Essential Oil Revolution)
(Listen to the Full Podcast Here.) Appreciating the Power of Smell Due to the recent pandemic, we have all come to better appreciate our noses. This is because many people lost their ability to smell. In fact, statistics show about 26% of people who had the infection for longer than four weeks experienced an...