Welcome to the world's #1 essential oils podcast –– where each week, we demystify the world of aromatherapy and make essential oils your no-brainer approach to just about everything. Explore how to use essential oils for better health, toxin-free living, DIY projects, skincare, weight loss, emotional and spiritual health, and more.
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In this episode, I wanted to expand on how essential oils can support healthy hormones in a holistic and integrative way. Since essential oils have multiple mechanisms of action, and contain hundreds of biological compounds, this podcast could have gone on for an inordinate amount of time. Thankfully, I narrowed it down to five key areas within a 30 minute time span.
Here’s a summary of the key points.
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Bio of Dr. Elisa Song, MD
Dr. Elisa Song, MD is an internationally acclaimed Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, brilliant pediatric functional medicine expert, formulator, lecturer, educator, children’s health advocate, and author. She earned a master’s degree in public policy from UC Berkeley, is board-certified in pediatrics and holistic medicine, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Song has also been trained in the Defeat Autism Now! biomedical approach to autism and has additional expertise in functional medicine/holistic nutrition, homeopathy & homeopathic detoxification, acupuncture, herbal medicine, essential oils, and flower essences.
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Frankincense essential oil is one of the most popular of all the essential oils to date. In fact, its multiple actions and its strong reputation for supporting wellness has earned it the nickname of the “King of Essential Oils.”
Yet, you’ve probably noticed that there are various types of frankincense essential oils. To confuse the consumer even more, many suppliers tout their version is best.
So, how do you decide which one is right for you?
In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, we will explore some of the most popular frankincense (Boswellia) oils on the market. We will also discuss some basic actions and research about frankincense oil. This includes taking on the boswellic acid (BA) controversy!
Here’s an overview of what is discussed about Boswellia essential oils:
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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 both 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 providers, 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 get better outcomes and help you form a stronger appreciation when using your essential oils.
Here’s an overview of what you will learn:
Why one may shift in their viewpoints of 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)
Trainings in MLM companies vs. the different philosophies of essential oils from pioneers in the medicinal use of essential oils and 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. using different brands and how I have gotten optimal results with combinations (15 min)
Why considering sustainability is so important regarding essential oils (17 min)
How consumerism is impacting sustainability of essential oils and how it dose not respect the power of essential oils and their potency (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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· The importance of safety in critical time periods (1 min)
· Pam’s bio and her background on how she set the foundation for integrating aromatherapy in hospital-based nursing and midwifery programs (1min 30 sec)
· What got Pam interested in women’s health, mental health, and aromatherapy (7 min)
· How Pam got into aromatherapy by “chance” (9 min)
· Pam’s initial journey into integrating the use of aromatherapy with patients in U.S. hospitals (17 min)
· Pam’s experience in England on evidence-based clinical aromatherapy in nursing and midwifery that was divinely led: (19 min)
o Pam became an intern and protégé to Denise Tiran, studying clinical aromatherapy and how to bridge essential oils into conventional care.
o Pam was exposed to the significant research by Ethel Burns that tested the safety of ten essential oils for anxiety, depression, nausea, pain, and contractions in pregnancy (25 min)
§ Initially launched as a six-month pilot study, its positive results led to an eight-year research-grant study with over 15,000 women.
§ The beneficial results were replicated for these same oils regarding their safety in moms-to-be and the relief for nausea, anxiety, and pain.
§ Pam trained at a hospital that replicated Ethel Burn’s study, she bought the program so she could teach it to nurses and midwives in the US.
· Pam’s continual education course for professionals that provides the updated research on the six essential oils found to be safe in pregnancy (also available to naturopathic doctors) (31 min)
· An overview of Pam’s books which review the safe use of essential oils in women’s health and mental health and a specialized pediatric section (32 min)
· The difference and importance between learning about individual oils vs. blends (35 min)
· The dilution ratio for using essential oils in pregnancy and with pediatrics (35.30 min)
· The number one oil studied for anxiety in research (39 min)
· Pam’s aromatherapy logo campaign for mental health awareness (39.30 min)
· Why it’s important to use external applications of essential oils in those taking medications (40 min)
· Pam’s favorite essential oils and self-care ritual (43.30 min)
· Pam’s “Luxury Oils Blend” recipe for postpartum depression, anxiety, and mental health:
o 2-4% dilution of 20 drops lavender, 10 drops jasmine, and 4 drops of rose oil in 4ml container mixed with an unscented lotion
· Pam’s closing words on sharing humanity and connection (47.30 min)
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Please share this with others. We are in a mental health crisis and many are suffering and could benefit from an integrative approach that incorporates aromatherapy.
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Dr. Jockers provides us with a wealth of information on how to support our brains and glymphatic system to optimize brain detox. Due to his busy schedule, we had to keep a tight stop time. As a result, I popped back on after our interview to further expand on how essential oils can support our brain health and its functioning.
Links to Learn More Dr. David Jockers DNM, DC, MS
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Since we are in the month of February, I thought it would be a good time to pause and focus on the heart. So, in this podcast I will provide a brief overview of cardiovascular health and how essential oils can support our healthy hearts.
Note: Timestamps may shift with editing cuts, putting estimates here
Additional Blogs, Videos, and Information on Heart Health and Essential Oils:
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Essential Oil Blends to Support the Mind-Body-Heart Link (Not Treat Heart Disease!)
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You can find Dr. Jill at drcrista.com. You can also learn more about her research for a scientifically validated questionnaire on mold- related illness here.
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