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In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, I take a pause to reflect on what I’ve learned about essential oils. This is through the lens of a naturopathic doctor who has used them in her practice for almost 20 years and as the host for this show for the last six months. Through experience and with speaking to the top aromatherapists and naturopathic and functional medicine providers, I’ve changed my position on a few things about essential oils. Yet, I stand even more firmly behind other aspects.
Listen in as I review my top five insights. It is my hope that they may help you get better results in your essential oils applications.
- 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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Disclaimer: This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as “100% pure” need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.
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