What You Will Learn: What autism is and its prevalence (1.15 min) Dr. Skowron’s background and bio (3 min) Autism is poorly misunderstood, and the conventional approach doesn’t have a cure (8 min) Specialists in autism exist around the world that can apply therapeutics and help children lose their diagnosis and live independent lives (9 min) The most common misconceptions about autism and why they exist (11.30 min) The reason that Dr. Skowron formulated specific nutrients for children on the spectrum (15.30 min) The common causes of autism… there is no one cause (20 min) The two subsets of au ..read more

What You Will Learn: 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 st ..read more

What You Will Learn: ·        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. hospita ..read more

What You Will Learn: The far-reaching impact of hormones on the whole body (.45 sec) An overview of how essential oils support the hormone-brain axis (1.40 min) Dr. Anna’s bio and background (3 min) How Dr. Anna became interested in integrative women’s health and what led her to be a renowned women’s health advocate (6.40 min)  Why one would want to extend their hormonal cycle. (11 min) Why hormones are so important, and which are the key players in overall health. (12 min) The “school of hormones” including the students (estrogen, progesterone, vitamin D, and DHEA), professors (cortisol ..read more

What You’ll Learn: An introduction on how essential oils influence mental health (0 min)  Jade’s background and bio (2 min) Jade has been a key influencer in aromatherapy for three decades. Jade was recently highlighted on the Aromatic Hologram as a featured pioneer in aromatherapy. (6 min) How Jade got interested in aromatherapy for mental health (8 min) How essential oils can help one during times of trials by bringing us into the moment (13.50 min) Why we should customize interventions and not just treat a diagnosis (15.30 min) The multiple and holistic ways essential oils can benefit ..read more

What You’ll Learn: 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 Why the heart gets so much attention as a topic in medicine in February (0 min) How heart disease is underrecognized in specific populations (4 min) How heart disease is viewed more often as a male disease (4.30 min) How breast cancer is more feared in women, yet heart di ..read more

On this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution I discuss a very important, and even controversial topic in aromatherapy. It’s regarding the answer to the question of “can you be allergic to essential oils?” Here’s What You Will Learn: The three main reasons why “being allergic to essential oils” is controversial in aromatherapy Why it’s important to have a balanced perspective on the literature and the information presented from various sources regarding the safety of essential oils The comparison between documented safety issues with medication errors and drug side effects vs. natural produ ..read more

On this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution I discuss a very important, and even controversial topic in aromatherapy. It’s regarding the answer to the question of “can you be allergic to essential oils?” Here’s What You Will Learn: The three main reasons why “being allergic to essential oils” is controversial in aromatherapy Why it’s important to have a balanced perspective on the literature and the information presented from various sources regarding the safety of essential oils The comparison between documented safety issues with medication errors and drug side effects vs. natural produ ..read more

What You Will Learn: How the aromatic and physical properties of essential oils can help to restore the body back to balance as they address symptoms.  The prevalence of headaches and what the most common symptoms are. The classification of headaches (primary, secondary, and cranial neuropathies). Common types of headaches and their symptoms (tension, migraine, and cluster). Common causes and triggers of headaches. These include low blood sugar from intermittent fasting, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, environmental exposures, nutrient deficiencies, and lifestyle factors. How to use the ..read more

In this third solosode, I dive deep into the details of yarrow and yarrow essential oil. My desire to learn more about yarrow essential oil came from my doctor’s intuition to explore it for an issue my client was having. My endeavor proved to be humbling and beneficial for us both.  During the show, I summarized all I discovered regarding this herb and its essential oil.  I think you’ll be impressed by the many useful compounds that this plant possesses. It has the potential to support a wide range of body systems, especially the skin, lungs, and digestive tract. Initially, I release ..read more