(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...
Enjoying the Health and Mood Boosting Benefits of the Sun While Naturally Shielding from its Harmful Rays

It’s that wonderful time of year! Temperatures are rising, there are longer daylight hours, and late-night campfires are sparking up outdoors. Summer offers more time in the sun and nature, which provides us with many advantages. Unfortunately, there’s also some downsides. Too much sunlight can lead to excess ultra-violet radiation (UVR) exposure. UVR has...
The Power of Peppermint Oil- A Strong Ally for Digestive Health, Brain Power, Relief of Head Discomfort, and Much More

Consistent headaches are likely not a cause for immediate concern. Still, they could be an indicator of a deeper problem brewing. In the long-run, if they are not probably resolved, this imbalance could increase your risk for a disease. In my series on headaches, I reviewed their classifications, common types, causes, red flags, and...
Addressing the Root Causes of Headaches with Naturopathic and Functional Medicine

Headaches can be a real pain! Literally. In my previous post, I provided an overview on headaches. I discussed their classifications, common types, causes, red flags, and functional medicine tests to consider when the underlying reason for them is hard to determine. In my latest article and video, I review the major causes of...