(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...
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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...
The Aroma Freedom Technique -Using Your Nose to Rewire Your Brain and Live the Life of Your Dreams with Dr. Ben Perkus, PhD: The Essential Oil Revolution, Episode 380
(Listen to the Full Podcast Here.) What is you could find an effective, safe, simple way to break through the negative beliefs and nasty self-talk that holds you back? If you were free of these doubts, could you go after what you really want in life? In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution,...
Combining Traditional and Modern Medicine for Pain Relief with Dr. Eugene Zamperion, ND, MH, RH (AHG): Essential Oil Revolution Podcast, Episode 379
(Listen to the Full Podcast Here.) Chronic pain is too common, impacting 20% of the population. Unfortunately, many of our treatments come with dangerous side effects. In the second episode of the re-launch of The Essential Oil Revolution, I brought in an expert in using botanical medicine for pain. Dr. Zamperion (Dr. Z) is...
The Evolution of Aromatherapy: From Massage to Self-Care with Jade Shutes – The Essential Oil Revolution (Episode 378)
(Listen to the full podcast here.) The first episode to re-launch The Essential Oil Revolution podcast is here! In the show I interviewed Jade Shutes. Her knowledge on essential oils, education, and experience is truly awe-inspiring. In fact, she is the past president and one of the founding members for NAHA (National Association for...
Big News: The Essential Oil Revolution is Transforming!
Since ancient times, the healing and spiritual properties of aromatics and essential oils have been honored. Today, essential oils are still being increasingly used around the globe to support physical and emotional wellness. The idea that essential oils are simply fragrances used to promote relaxation is proving to be just a tip of the...
Three Essential Oils that Optimize the Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve is the master regulator of our subconscious functions. It controls 75% of our parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), the “rest and digest” part of our autonomic nervous system (ANS). When this tenth cranial nerve dominants over our sympathetic nervous system (SNS), the “fight and flee” part of our ANS, our body and...
How Do Essential Oils Impact the Vagus Nerve and Support the Polyvagal Theory?
One can never pay too much attention to the vagus nerve. This is because this tenth cranial nerve is critical in regulating various body functions, including of the heart, gut, brain, and lungs. Known as the “calming nerve”, the vagus nerve assists with the “rest and digest” part of your autonomic nervous system (ANS),...
Do Essential Oils Hurt Our Microbiome?
Since the 19th century, we have been obsessed with germs. When scientists linked infectious diseases to certain organisms, the desire to combat them became a major goal in medicine. Armed with inoculations, antiseptics, chemotherapeutics, and antibiotics, researchers set out to win the war against bugs. Alas, we soon learned that in our desire to...