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  • 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, insulin, adrenaline), and the dean (oxytocin) (13 min)

    The importance of connection and oxytocin for healing hormones (16.20 min)

    Key factors that throw off hormones (16.50 min)

    Ways to balance insulin and stress for hormone health (19 min)

    The many roles of oxytocin and how to enhance it to support hormone balance (20 min)

    The most healing thing one can do for hormone balance (21 min)

    Why balancing blood sugar is important for healing and restoration (22.45 min)

    How and which essential oils support the key factors of hormone balance (24 min)

    Why sexual health is important (27 min)

    The “Three D’s” that drive down libido/sex drive (28.50 min)

    What health issues, besides sexual discomfort, vaginal dryness can lead to (31.15 min)

    What can interfere with desire and the surprising link to springtime (32.30 min)

    The difference between vaginal estrogen, oral estrogen, and DHEA for vaginal health issues and which is safest (34 min)

    How Dr. Anna’s natural vaginal cream contains the safest hormone to support vaginal health as well as a specific patented, natural stem cell source. (36.40 min)

    How to use essential oils with Dr. Anna’ natural vaginal cream (40 min)

    One can create more pleasure and sensuality by adding a drop of rose or geranium oil to the cream

    The importance of regular pap smears to check on the health of the uterine lining (41 min)

    The importance of adaptogens for supporting hormonal health (44.32 min)

    Dr. Anna’s Mighty Maca product is full of effective adaptogens.

    An essential oil vaginal lubricant DIY (46 min)

    Mix in equal parts fractionated MCT oil with aloe vera gel and add 2-3 drops/oz of your favorite essential oil to a pump container

    2-3 oz of the pump is all you need per serving

    Can essential oils increase estrogen and hormonal levels? (47 min)

    Why detox and avoiding chemicals is critical for hormonal balance (49.30 min)

    Our “Second Spring”: The belief systems around menopause and how it impacts our health (51 min)

    The importance of pleasure in our lives (56 min)

    A bonus trick to Dr. Anna’s DIY! (58.20 min)

    Closing Questions to get to know more about Dr. Anna – so inspiring! (58. 50 min)


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  • 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 mental health: This is through the hedonic effect, psychological expectancy, memory-based association, and pharmacological mechanisms. (17.50 min)

    The importance of using integrative support along with clinical aromatherapy (25 min)

    The mental health conditions that have the most research with aromatherapy and what Jade has experienced with using various essential oils for them including: (28.30 min)

    Specific oils Jade is currently incorporating to help her family cope with grief.

    An oil that was featured in Jade’s articles on essential oils for mental health and panic attacks that took me by surprise.

    Essential oils that can support mood and their mechanisms. (35 min)

    Jade’s guidelines for diffusing essential oils for emotional support (38 min)

    The mood benefits received from topical applications of essential oils(48 min)

    Essential oils impact on the vagus nerve and how they can be used to change neural connections based on this (52 min)

    The many different integrative techniques to help with mental health: Essential oils can be incorporated into each one but are not the sole treatment. (55 min)

    Jade’s insights on essential oils for trauma and how trauma changes the brain (1 hour)

    How essential oils can impact social connection and how being around others ignites all our senses (1 hour 8 min) 

    How food, the earth, and smell enhance our health: Socioeconomics can impact this. (1 hour 11 min)

    Using essential oils for the mental health of youth: Teens are especially suffering from mental health issues.

     Closing questions to get to know Jade more and her recipe for aromatic baths


    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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  • What You Will Learn
    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.

    Dr. Jockers’ background and experience in natural health (0 min)

    What is the lymphatic system and what its function is (5.30 min)

    What the glymphatic system is, its function, and what it comprises of (6 min)

    How active the brain is during sleep (6.50 min)

    Why our brain shrinks during sleep (7 min)

    The functions of our glial cells (7.40 min)

    The factors that contribute to why our brain needs to detox (8 min) 

    How sleep and sleep posture impact glymphatic function (12 min)

    The six brain and neuronal supporting actions that glymphatic drainage accomplishes while we sleep (12:45 min) 

    How glymphatic drainage impacts neuronal health and how this relates to thinking, creativity, and Einstein! (14 min)

    What happens to our brain when it is inflamed and how glymphatic function can assist with balancing out the negative effects (16 min) 

    How lack of sleep can lead to excitotoxicity, which is linked to depression (17.50 min)

    How sleep can impact neurotransmitter sensitivity, including insulin (18.30 min)

    How glymphatic drainage can improve memory (20 min)

    How to support the glymphatic system in relation to the lymphatic system (21 min)

    The importance of hydration in relationship to brain detoxification and whole body support (22 min) 

    What kind of diet you should consume to stabilize blood sugar to support brain health (23 min) 

    Why sleep hygiene starts when you first wake up (26.30 min) 

    The role of melatonin and how sunlight impacts its release (30 min) 

    The impact of blue light on melatonin and sleep (31 min) 

    Additional sleep hygiene tips, including finding the right mattress (32 min)

    The optimal sleep position for glymphatic drainage (32.30 min)

    How castor oil can be used for enhancing glymphatic function (34 min) 

    Essential oils that can support glymphatic function and lymph flow and where to apply them (34.50 min)

    What Dr. Jockers thinks we should remove and replace with instead to be healthier

    Some essential oils that can support our neurotransmitters, neurotransmitter receptor sensitivity, and memory to counter the negative effects of sleep loss (39.40 min)

    An additional “perk” to peppermint oil in relationship to our sleep-wake cycle (41 min)

    Other essential oils to calm down the body and nervous system at night and how to use them (42.40 min)


    Links to Learn More Dr. David Jockers DNM, DC, MS


    Website @drjockers.com (coaching and lab testing)

    Podcast

    Youtube @djockers


    Instagram: @drjockers


    Facebook: @DrDavidJockers


    X: @djockers5


    Pinterst @DrDavidJockers


    Exodus Clinic


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  • 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 disease causes more deaths in females (5 min)

    Typical risk factors for heart disease (6 min 50 sec)

    The great cholesterol debate, including what influences the effects of cholesterol on heart health (9 min 30 sec)

    Statins and heart disease (13.50 min)

    Unique symptoms in women related to an underlying heart problem (16 min)

    How hormones impact the heart (17 min)

    Isolation and socioeconomic factors as risk factors for heart disease (18 min)

    The impact of social connection on health health (19 min)

    How essential oils support heart health (21 min)

    Various heart risk factors that essential oils can help modulate (23 min)

    Some of my favorite single essential oils and blends that support heart health (24 min)

    The science of heart rate coherence, the HeartMath Institute, and mind-body medicine in reference to heart health (31 minute)

    The balancing impact of essential oils for the mind-body-heart (34 min) 

    Additional resources for essential oils education (35 min)


    Additional Blogs, Videos, and Information on Heart Health and Essential Oils:

    The Underrecognized, Number One Cause of Death in Women & What Conventional Cardiovascular Care is Missing for Healthy Hearts

    Hot Flashes, Depression, Digestive Issues, and Other Vague Symptoms… Is it Hormones or Heart Disease?

    The Most Important Thing Missing in Cardiovascular Care… For Women, Men, and Everyone

    Essential Oils for the Heart, Cardiovascular System, and Romance

    My Favorite Essential Oils for Mind-Body Heart Health

    Five Essential Oils and Blends for Holistic Heart Health & Cardiovascular Support

    Essential Oils to Support Heart Health and Enhance Connection

    Mind-Body-Heart Medicine: How Essential Oils Holistically Support Integrative Cardiovascular Health

    The Heart’s Mysteries Explored and Why It May Be More Than a Pump: Integrative Medicine for Heart Health- Epigenetics, Essential Oils, and Beyond


    Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils:

    My Essential Oils Community Membership

    My Resource Page

    My CEU Course for Practitioners on the Clinical Use of Essential Oils

    Access My Essential Oil Free Resources, Additional Podcast Appearances, Articles, and Courses on Essential Oils

    Stay Connected! Sign-up for My Weekly Newsletter


    Essential Oil Blends to Support the Mind-Body-Heart Link (Not Treat Heart Disease!)

    Heart Oil Blend

    Heart Unifying Blend (One Heart)

    Stress Relief Blend (Stress Away)


    Previous Episodes Mentioned in the Show:

    Ep. 402 – Using Essential Oils to Heal from Mold-Related Illness with Dr. Jill Crista, ND

    Ep. 401 – Using Essential Oils for Headaches

    Ep. 397: Solosode Essential Oils for the Vagus Nerve

    Ep. 394: Essential Oils and the Microbiome, Do They Harm or Hurt our Gut Bugs?


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  • What You Will Learn:

    An introduction to mold and its multisystemic effects. (1 min)

    Dr. Jill’s background and bio. (2.23 min)

    What fueled Dr. Jill to become a specialist in mold-related illness and environmental medicine. (5.31 min)

    How mold can often get missed as an underlying factor in disease. It is likely a reason why someone is not getting better, even if they are doing everything else “right.” (9.40 min)

    The four ways mold can make you sick and how essential oils can address them. (11.05 min) 

    How the CDC definition of mold illness misses a lot of people affected by mold, because it only highlights spore-related allergies and aspergillus. (13.10 min)

    How to know if you are being affected by mold. (15 min)

    The caveats of testing for mold in one’s environment and matching it for what’s in the body. (22.50 min)

    The concept of colonization and biofilms, such as those found in chronic rhinosinusitis.

    Essential oils’ broad-spectrum actions that support the many aspects of mold-related illness.. (28.50 min)

    An overview of mold testing (29.50 min)

    The first step to take if you have mold, remediation and removing yourself from the source. Dr. Jill also has nine steps to do while you are still transitioning out of the mold exposure. (37 min)

    How mold and mycotoxins impact the brain and limbic system via inhalation and the olfactory pathway. This impacts our sense of safety and can cause one to feel anxious. (37.42 min)

    How essential oils can combat the mold attack on the nervous system and in the brain.

    A specific aromatic technique to help support feeling safe. (43.10 min)

    How to use essential oils to support Dr. Jill’s five steps of recovering from mold-related illness. (47 min)

    Which essential oils can help reduce mold’s ability to make mycotoxins in moldy spaces. (50 min)

    How essential oils can be taken internally for addressing biofilms, including using ozonated essential oils and rizols. (56.30 min)

     If we can use phenol oils in those who are sulfur sensitive and have had exposure to a particular type of mycotoxin, gliotoxin. (1 hour)

    How essential oils can help support any wellness protocol. 

    The essential oil that helps with brain fog, is neuroprotective, and supports the limbic system. (1 hour 5 min) 

    About Dr. Jill’s book Break the Mold, which contains all the essential oils to use for mold exposure and how to use them. (1 hour 6 min)

    How to plug into your inner light to help protect your energy from mold. I give an example of what I do and how I use the Parasympathetic Blend and Cedarwood Oil. (1 hour 10 min) 

     Closing questions and getting to know Dr. Jill.

    The essential oil DIY recipe for sinuses.


    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.
    Links to Learn More About Dr. Jill Crista, ND:


    Website: drcrista.com (Recipes, handouts, resources) 


    Dr. Jill's Courses 


    Dr. Jill’s Mold Questionnaire 

    Mycotoxin Fact Sheets

    Facebook: @drjillcrista

    IG: @drjillcrista

    Pinterest: @drjillcrista

    Dr. Jill’s Pearls


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  • 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 products

    What is an allergy?

    The four main types of allergies and what two classifications are associated with essential oils

    The terpene factor in relationship to contact dermatitis and how it relates to essential oil quality 

    The difference between photosensitization and contact dermatitis (type four hypersensitivity reactions)

    What to do if you have a reaction to essential oils, based on the Tisserand Institute’s guidelines

    How to avoid skin sensitization reactions


    Resources

    My Blogs and Research Reviews on Essential Oils and Allergies:

    Allergic Response to Essential Oils? Part I (NaturalPath)

    Can Someone Have an Allergic Response to Essential Oils and What Would Make One “Allergic” to Begin With? Part II (NaturalPath)

    Essential Oils, Allergic Responses, and Skin Sensitization – Why and What You Should Know (Saratoga.com)


    Essential Oils, Allergic Responses, and Skin Sensitization – Why and What You Should Know Part 2 


    Additional Resources:


    Irritation and allergic reactions (Tisserand Institute)


    Digging Deeper into the Concept of Phototoxicity with Essential Oils 

    Contact Dermatitis to Essential Oils (Current Dermatology Reports)


    Essential Oil Diffusers and Asthma (AAAI)


    What You Need to Know About Allergic Reaction to Essential Oils (Healthline)


    What to Do If You Have an Adverse Reaction to Essential Oils (Tisserand Institute)


    Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils:

    My Essential Oils Community Membership

    My Resource Page

    My CEU Course for Practitioners on the Clinical Use of Essential Oils


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  • 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 acronym “SNOOP” to determine if a headache is serious.

    Conventional and functional medicine laboratory blood work that can help determine the causes of headaches.

    Conventional treatments for headaches.

    Why we need to address the root cause of headaches.

    Some natural solutions for addressing headaches.

    Why peppermint and lavender were the essential oils I chose to review for headache relief.

    The concept of synergy and how it relates to essential oils.

    The two symptoms I use in my practice to indicate using peppermint oil may help a headache.

    The chemical makeup of peppermint oil and its various mechanisms of actions. 

    The meaning of amphoteric and how it relates to essential oils. 

    How peppermint oil can get to the root causes of headaches. 

    The three symptoms that co-occur with a headache that would lead me to select lavender oil for relief.

    The chemical makeup of lavender essential oil and its mechanism of actions.

    How lavender oil can address the root cause of headaches. 

    Studies that reported on the use of lavender oil for migraine headaches and prophylaxis. 

    How to use essential oils for headaches.

    Additional resources.


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    Resources

    My Blogs, Videos, and Research Reviews on Headaches and Essential Oils:

    When Your Head Hurts: Headache Causes, Common Types, Red Flags That They are Serious, and Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Tests to Help Find the Cause

    My Aching Head! Naturopathic, Functional, and Mind-Body Medicine to Soothe Headaches

    Lavender Oil: The Go-To Essential Oil that Soothes the Brain, Lowers Anxious Symptoms, Calms Stress, Decreases Head Discomfort… and More!

    Peppermint Oil: A Powerful Ally for Digestive Health, Brain Support, Head Discomfort, and Much More


    Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils:

    My Essential Oils Community Membership

    My Resource Page

    My CEU Course for Practitioners on the Clinical Use of Essential Oils


    Previous Episode on the Vagus Nerve with Additional Resources:
    Ep. 397: Essential Oils for the Vagus Nerve

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  • 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 released my review on yarrow to my essential oil community members as a video and review article. Now, I’m sharing it with you with some updates on the Essential Oil Revolution. 
    You can access the full review article with references in the resource section.
    Here’s what you’ll learn in the full episode:

    The botanical information on Achillea millefolium (yarrow)

    The history and traditional uses for yarrow and yarrow essential oil

    Yarrow’s aromatic properties

    The chemical makeup and main constituents found in yarrow herb and essential oil

    The beneficial mechanisms of action of the essential oil’s compounds including its main sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, and oxide

    How a specific constituent in yarrow essential oil relates to the endocannabinoid system and how it was shown in a study to impact brain waves in a favorable way

    The importance of synergy of essential oils

    Studies on yarrow oil in animals that show it supports the immune system, digestive tract, skin, and is antimicrobial 

    Potential uses of yarrow essential oil including for the support of respiratory, skin, and breast health

    Applications for yarrow essential oil 

    Safety information on yarrow oil and when to use caution with it

    After studying yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and its essential oil, I believe that both can provide a welcome addition to many individuals’ natural medicine toolkit.
    Please share your feedback and let me know how you use yarrow oil.
    Please post any cool studies I may have missed so we all can learn from each other.

    Additional Resources and Links:


    Yarrow: The Full Article with References 

    Access My Essential Oil Free Resources, Additional Podcast Appearances, Articles, and Courses on Essential Oils


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  • What You Will Learn:

    Dr. Bove’s journey that led her to become an esteemed herbalist and a leader in natural health.

    The waning and comeback of plants as stewards to our health vs. just a commodity. 

    The importance of proper dosage and preparation of herbs and essential oils for individual conditions and especially at certain times during the lifespan.

    How essential oils offer powerful medicinal properties through their aroma.

    Why we need to be more cautious with herbs and essential oils during the critical time periods of pregnancy, lactation, and childhood.

    Why herbs and essential oils from the same plant may not share contraindications based on their differing constituent profile and potency.

    How to start safely using essential oils and herbs during pregnancy and with children and when to seek a professional.

    Considerations to keep in mind with herbs and essential oils that are listed as contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation, and with children.

    Several herbs and essential oils that have been proven safe and effective for use in pregnancy, lactation, and with children.

    An herb that was found to decrease postpartum depression and what essential oils could also support mood postnatally. 

    Common and safe herbs and essential oils to use for preparing for pregnancy and in the first trimester, second, third trimester, and postnatally based on common issues such as nausea, indigestion, and nutritional enhancement.

    What herbs can help with lactation and what makes holy basil a go-to galactagogue. 

    The importance of using herbs and spices in food dosages every day during all phases of life. 

    Are essential oils adapatogens? 

    Six safe and common herbs and essential oils for children’s common conditions including an upset stomach, immune issues, anxiety, focus problems, and cradle cap.

    How to use essential oils in babies.

    What age to switch from children to adult dosages.

     Dr. Bove’s DIY which is made of a rose water base (2 oz) combined with lemon balm oil (10 drops), rose oil (10 drops), and valerian oil (10 drops) for spraying linens in hotels to refresh and help one relax. 

    Closing questions: (1) What Dr. Bove does daily for self-care, (2) What she feels we should ditch and replace with instead for a more nourishing and healthy life.

    You can learn more about the herbal certification program with Dr. Bove teaches in and additional offerings at: https://www.ecoversity.org/herbalism-certification and her social media.

    Links to learn more about Dr. Mary Bove and her offerings:

    IG: @drmarybovend


    Facebook: @MaryBove


    CEUs for Physicians at Botanical.org

    Lecturer for Herbal Certification for Ecodiversity


    Books by Dr. Mary Bove, ND:


    An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants 

    Herbs for Women's Health: Herbal Help for the Female Cycle from PMS to Menopause (Good Herb Guide Series)


    Previous Episode on Essential Oils and Kids:

    Ep. 387: Using Essential Oils for Healthy, Thriving, Happy Kids with Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song, MD 

    References for Herbs to Avoid and Safe Herbs and Essentials:


    Essential Oils and Pregnancy - Healthline Overview 


    Essential Oils and Pregnancy- The Herbal Academy 


    Aromatherapy and Pregnancy - Article by Jade Shutes from The School of Aromatic Studies 

    Safe Herbs in Pregnancy - Holistic Matters

    Herbal Safety Breastfeeding


    An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants (Dr. Bove’s Book)

    Essential Oils and Children- Herbal Academy


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  • One can never pay too much attention to the vagus nerve. In fact, it’s one of the hottest topics in wellness right now! This is because this tenth cranial nerve is critical in regulating many essential body functions, including of the heart, gut, brain, and lungs.
    We’ve touched upon the vagus nerve a few times with several amazing experts on the Essential Oils Revolution podcast! In this episode, I’m back for another solo episode in which I explore in more depth what some of my favorite essential oils are to support our vagus nerve. These essential oils were selected based on my clinical experience, their traditional use, and that they also have some evidence of favorably modulating our nervous system in scientific research. 

    What You Will Learn:

    The three parts of your autonomic nervous system and how they impact body physiology.

    The functions of the vagus nerve and how it can affect healing and restoration. 

    An overview of the multiple ways essential oils can calm the mind-body and support vagal tone.

    How essential oils influence our biochemistry and neurology to favorably benefit the vagus nerve.

    A review of the ways that lavender essential oil modulates the nervous system and vagal tone.

    What we can use to measure parasympathetic activity, including heart rate variability, which reflects vagal tone.

    Some of the issues with essential oil research. 

    An overview of the research on bergamot oil for calming the parasympathetic nervous system, which is mediated by the vagus nerve. 

    The studies on ylang ylang oil for positively influencing the vagal response. 

    If you should use an essential oil if you don’t like the smell and how this relates to the nervous system. 

    Two honorable mentions of essential oils for regulating the vagus nerve response, petitgrain and fir oils.

    How volatile compounds from tree oils can mediate the negative effects of stress.

    A summary of how essential oils can optimize vagus nerve function and are applicable to the polyvagal theory.

    Have you used lavender oil, bergamot oil, ylang ylang, petitgrain, or fir oils to support your emotional health? 
    Share your feedback and comments on the website or your favorite podcast player!
    Please support the show by subscribing and providing a rating and feedback on your favorite podcast player. This is a no-cost way to spread the word and ensures we keep providing you with the best guests and essential oils education.

    Resources:

    My Blogs, Videos, and Research Reviews on the Vagus Nerve:

    What is the Vagus Nerve and Why is It So Popular

    Healing Trauma Through the Vagus Nerve: The Polyvagal Theory, the Nervous System, and Essential Oils

    Essential Oils, the Vagus Nerve, and the Polyvagal Theory


    My Three Favorite Essential Oils for the Vagus Nerve (+ 2 Honorable Mentions) which links to the studies reviewed


    Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils:

    My Essential Oils Community Membership

    My Resource Page

    My CEU Course for Practitioners on the Clinical Use of Essential Oils



    Previous Episodes with Expert Guest Who Highlighted the Vagus Nerve:

    Ep. 396: Calming the Parasympathetic Nervous System and Brain Support with Essential Oils with Jodi Cohen (link not up yet)

    Ep. 387: Using Essential Oils for Healthy, Thriving, Happy Kids with Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song

    Ep. 386: The Polyvagal Theory, Calming the Limbic System, and Essential Oils with Dr. Thomas Moorcroft

    Ep. 298: Applied Neurology, The Vagus Nerve, and EOs with Dr. Kim Trager


    Ep. 281: Burgeoning Science & Bergamot with Dr. Danielle Daniel (interview with Samantha and referenced in this podcast)


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  • What You Will Learn:

    The many benefits of aromas and how essential oils constituents support our mind and body in various ways.

    How Jodi got started with natural health.

    How Jodi revolutionized blending essential oils.

    How Jodi’s success in her own practice led to the creation of her formulations and of her company, Vibrant Blue Oils.


    The different types of applications of essential oils and which Jodi prefers and why.

    The impact of stress on digestion and how essential oils can support better assimilation.

    How the survival instinct and stress (external or perceived) suppress our ability to heal and restore.

    Which combination of essential oils can alleviate sympathetic overdrive and turn on our “reset button”, the vagus nerve, and where we can apply them.

    The theory of toxicity in the brain related to autism and how essential oils and stimulating the vagus nerve may help symptoms. 

    How the vagus nerve is important for self-regulation. 

    The vagus nerve infection hypothesis and how it relates to brain health.

    Why you need to stimulate the lymphatic system with certain essential oils to help with detoxification and drainage by using the “Big Six Lymph Reset” by Dr. Perry Nickelston.

    How to calm anxiety in an instant by inhaling an essential oil through a specific nostril.

    Some stimulating oils that can help with brain fog, stress, absorption, and circulatory issues.


    The five steps to help rebalance the body based on Jodi’s book, Essential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body.


    How essential oils can optimize the brain by crossing the blood brain barrier. 

    The importance of combining essential oils in blends. 

    How essential oils can calm the overwhelm that prevents one from moving forward and making healthier choices. 

    Which essential oil decreases histamine, supports emotional health, and may help with mast cell activation syndrome.

    The closing questions (1) What Jodi does daily for self-care, (2) What she thinks we can ditch and replace with for better overall health and resiliency. 


    Learn more about Jodi and Vibrant Blue Oils here: https://vibrantblueoils.com/
    Links to learn more about Jodi Cohen, Vibrant Blue Oils, and Her Work:


    Website: @ Vibrant Blue Oils (Affiliation Link)

    Facebook: @vibrantblueoils


    IG: @vibrantblueoils


    Linkedin: @vibrantblueoils


    Podcast: Essential Alchemy Podcast


    Youtube


    Resources for Vibrant Essential Oils:


    Where do I start with Essential Oils 

    Vibrant Blue Oils Blog


    FAQs on Vibrant Blue Oils and Essential Oils

    Sleep Checklist


    Free Gift! The Parasympathetic Toolkit

    Practitioner Account


    Classes (Parasympathetic Activation, Boost the Brain and Heal the Body, Healing Stress with Essential Oils, Reboot the Brain, and Gut Repair)


    Books by Jodi Cohen:

    Essential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body

    Free Bonus Chapter

    Healing with Essential Oils


    Previous Episodes with Jodi Cohen, MBA, Founder of Vibrant Blue Oils:

    Ep. 321: Switching From 'Fight or Flight' to 'Rest and Digest' w/ Jodi Cohen

    Ep. 243: 5 Easy Steps to Better Health Using Essential Oils


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  • What You Will Learn:

    How pets support our own wellness.

    Dr. Katie’s story on how she got interested in “wholistic” vet care and how it links to her message of hope to pet owners everywhere.

    The five foundations of holistic pet care and how essential oils fit into them.

    The scary truth about the pet food industry.

    Essential oil safety in pets: the importance of correct dosage, dilution, and the purity and quality of the essential oils.

    Why cats are more sensitive to some essential oils than other animals.

    What signs your pet will display if the the dose of essential oils is too high.

    How “self-selection” can help to determine what essential oil or herbs are best for your pet.

    What essential oils to be cautious with in dogs and cats.

    What to look out for in products that combine essential oils for your pets.

    The top essential oils that can be used for many of your pets’ needs and common issues.

    The overlooked essential oil for pets that can help with digestive issues, vomiting, acid reflex, and inflammation. 

    How to use myrrh oil for your pet’s skin and gum issues.

    Natural approaches and essential oils that can help with your pet’s grief.

    The importance of our pets’ emotional health.

    How pets can guide us to our own self-care.

    How essential oils support your pets’ microbiome and offer synergy.

    Dr. Katie’s favorite essential oil DIY for inflammation, pain, and skin irritation in dogs: 5:5:5 drops of myrrh, copaiba, and frankincense oils in 2 ml/or more carrier oil (depending on the size of your pet).

    Our closing questions: (1) What Dr. Katie does daily for self-care and, (2) What she feels we should ditch and replace with instead for a more nourishing life.


    Bio of Dr. Katie Woodley, BVSc, GDVCHM, cVMA
    Dr. Katie Woodley, BVSc, GDVCHM, cVMA, is an internationally renowned holistic veterinarian. She is a member of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. Dr. Woodley earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Massey University in New Zealand and her Bachelor of Science at the University of Notre Dame. She pursued learning more about holistic health after a healing crisis with her husbands’ autoimmune disease and her own pet’s cancer. As a result, she received her graduate certification in Chinese herbal medicine, food therapy, and acupuncture. After her experience working in several conventional vet clinics, Dr. Katie realized that the system was broken and did not allow for much integration of Eastern and Western modalities.
    Dr. Katie provides mentorship and holistic pet guidance and support to pet parents and pet professionals across the world. As the owner and founder of The Natural Pet Doctor, Dr. Katie provides an invaluable asset to pet parents around the globe. Her website offers an extensive amount of online veterinary resources that integrates Eastern and Western medicine. Dr. Katie also offers telehealth consultations to pet parents, along with education through her online programs, YouTube channel, Facebook, and Instagram. Her acclaimed Healthy Holistic Pet For Life Blueprint is a masterful program that is breaking the barriers to integrative veterinary care and provides access and the support of a holistic veterinarian, Dr. Katie, no matter where one is located. 
    Dr. Katie’s mission is to ensure that all pet parents have access to herbal medicine, supplementation, and nutritional advice throughout their pet's lifetime to help them thrive rather than just survive. Dr. Katie is a true pioneer that is paving the way to make for a healthier world for our pets. Through empowering pet parents to find and truly heal the root cause of disease, Dr. Katie is transforming the wellness and lives of her patients and their humans on a world-wide scale. You can find Dr. Katie at https://thenaturalpetdoctor.com/.
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  • What You Will Learn:
    - The importance of the microbiome
    - How the germ theory missed the mark in treating infections
    - The multifactorial effects of essential oils and how their “antimicrobial” effects may not necessarily be anti-biotic to all the bugs in our belly
    - How herbal therapy interacts with the microbiome to enhance resiliency and feed our “good bugs” as they inhibit pathogens
    -Human trials that demonstrate how essential oils combat a specific form of antibiotic resistance 
    -A summary of the current studies that explore how essential oils impact the microbiome with their ability to selectively weed out pathogens while supporting commensals
    -The impact of essential oils on modulating weight related to their ability to change the microbiome 
    -If you should you take essential oils with antibiotics


    Resources:
    My summary and article link to Townsend Letter
    Episode 289: The Quorum Sensing Abilities of Essential Oils w/ Dr. Dan Gubler
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  • What You Will Learn:

    Why it’s important to understand the traditional use of plants and herbs.

    What shamanic medicine is and why it should be respected.

    The importance of the study of ethnobotany in keeping alive traditional people’s botanical and cultural knowledge, spiritual heritage, and reverence for the earth.

    Dr. Z’s journey into ethnobotany and how that led him to also pursue his expertise in naturopathic and botanical medicine and herbalism.

    How Dr. Z combines his apprenticeship with Shamans in Jamica with his research and clinical experience to keep alive their customs and document their insights. 

    How modern herbalists, like Dr. Z, are validating the teachings of ancient herbalists and physicians through their research analysis of plants’ biochemical properties, compounds, and their standardization.

    What the doctrine of signatures is and what it reveals about plants.

    Some of Dr. Z’s favorite plants and essential oils from Jamica and their actions including allspice oil, clove oil, bitter melon, Jamaican dogwood, ginger herb and oil, rosemary herb and oil, Guinea Hen Weed, and Lignum vitatae.

    How essential oils are extracted in Jamica using modern distillation and rudimentary methods.

    Combining essential oils and other herbs for synergistic effects, such as cinnamon oil with bitter melon for balancing blood sugar.

    How natural remedies do not just suppress symptoms, rather, they aim to correct the underlying imbalance as they offer “side benefits.”

    Why “weed” is a bad word and how all plants possess medicinal properties. 

    Dr. Z’s favorite DIY with essential oils. 

    The closing questions: (1) What Dr. Z does daily for self-care and why everyone should consider it, (2) What we should do to better our own health and reconnect with the planet. 


    You can find Dr. Z at http://www.drznaturally.com/. 

    Bio of Dr. Eugene Zamperion, ND, RH(AHG), Ethnobotanical Researcher
    Dr. Eugene Zampieron earned a B.S. in Biological and Marine Sciences from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, minoring in Science & Technology. He began to engage in masters’ level course work in marine invertebrate zoology, but his field research in Jamaica, WI changed his life and career path after recovering from an illness using ancient, herbal medicine. Due to his awe for the power of plant medicine, in 1990, he pursued his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) degree at the acclaimed Bastyr University. In addition, he became a Professional Registered Medical Herbalist/Phytotherapist and Ethnobotanist with expertise in tropical and Northeastern medical botany.  
    From national herb walks to leading adventures and ecologically based tours into rainforests around the world with EcoTours for Cures TM, Dr. Z continues to lecture around the globe teaching people about plants and natural medicine. He also currently has a private practice in Woodbury, CT, where he specializes in the care of patients with autoimmune disorders, chronic illnesses, and decoding challenging medical mysteries. As of today, he already has succeeded in his mission of providing evidence of the power of natural healing on an individual and international level. Dr. Z resides with his wife Kathleen and his two children, Caitlin and Kevin, on a 10-acre woodlands sanctuary in historic Litchfield County, CT. You can find Dr. Z at http://www.drznaturally.com/. 
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  • What You Will Learn:

    How our body stores trauma which impacts our mental and physical health.

    How fascia is an overlooked body system that connects all cells and organs and is instrumental in healing the body and mind.

    How Dr. Trager became one of the biggest essential oils fans over 30 years ago and how this influenced how she practices medicine.

    What factors can impact our electrochemical energy, influencing our overall well-being on many different levels.

    Dr. Kim’s research on how quickly essential oils impact our cellular physiology and what oils were shown to modulate stress and immune challenges.

    The difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.

    Why being in a calm, parasympathetic state is essential for healing.

    Why the vagus nerve is so important based on how it influences the parasympathetic state.

    How using a specific combination of essential oils behind the earlobes can stimulate the vagus nerve to calm the mind and optimize healing.

    Why topical application of essential oils to the area of discomfort can be beneficial.

    What oils to use for abdominal massage.

    How scars disrupt the electrochemical communication of the fascia.

    The emerging research of recently discovered organ systems, including the microbiome and fascia, and how this impacts clinical and scientific applications.

    How Dr. Trager’s new book explores the electrochemical, physiological, and psychological aspects of health. It provides tips to ignite healing and release emotional blocks using acupuncture, movement, lifestyle, positive affirmations, and essential oils.

    How fascia can release bodily and emotional blocks and restore electrochemical communication in the body to balance mood and relieve physical discomfort.

    What can be combined with essential oils to create “magic” for the fascia and help with pain.

    How ancient traditions are being proven by modern science and why it’s important to stay open to discoveries.

    What combination of essential oils Dr. Trager puts in a room spray which is my new favorite blend!

    Closing questions: (1) What Dr. Trager does daily for her self-care and (2) What she feels we should ditch and replace with instead of

    Find Dr. Kim at http://drkimtrager.com/.

    Bio of Dr. Kim Trager, DC, B.S.
    Dr. Kim Trager is an internationally recognized heart-based, structural, energetic and integrative practitioner. She earned her doctorate in chiropractic medicine from Logan University and a B.S. in biology from the University of Kansas. Dr Kim, as she’s affectionally known to her patients, studied with some of the most prestigious forerunners in wellness including Janet Travell and George Goodheart. As a result, she has accumulated an impressive array of certifications in Orofacial Myotherapy, Applied Kinesiology, and Primitive Reflex Integration. She is also a personal trainer and yoga instructor with additional trainings in Chinese Merdian Therapy, Chakra Balancing & Clearing, Sound Therapy, Neural Emotional Technique, Ayurveda, Numerology, and Energy Clearing.
    Dr. Trager is a master at uncovering the causes of acute and chronic pain, body and brain lethargy, emotional blocks, and finding optimum ways to reset the nervous system and balance the parasympathetic nervous system. In this way, she not only enhances resiliency but optimizes healing at the deepest levels, from cellular to energertic. She supports her patients through personalized nutrients, foods, movements, meditation, and lifestyle modifications. When you meet Dr. Kim, you also will discover that her compassionate, calming, and powerful preference merge with her brilliance and open the space for her patients to reach their highest potential. You can find Dr. Kim at http://drkimtrager.com/.

    Links to Learn More About Dr. Trager

    Dr. Trager’s Website

    Dr. Trager’s Programs

    FB: @drkimtrager

    IG: @drkimtrager

    Queen Bee Club Podcast


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  • What You Will Learn:

    The prevalence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and mild TBIs and why they are the silent epidemic.

    How the Amen Clinics method of looking at the brain through SPECT imaging is revolutionizing brain health, destigmatizing mental illness, and optimizing treatment.

    How a concussion causes primary and secondary pathological changes in brain function and structure.

    How ongoing brain inflammation from a head injury can lead to more noticeable symptoms later in life.

    How a certain antioxidant can be used immediately after a brain injury to prevent neuron cell death.

    The patterns of brain dysfunction that show up on in SPECT imaging to help diagnose a brain injury as being the root cause of mental or cognitive issues.

    The “First Aid Kit” for your brain and how using this combination of supplements is imperative when there’s been a hit to the head.

    How there’s hope for rehabilitating brains that have been damaged long-term, as evidence by Amen Clinic’s NFL player study.

    What essential oils high in sesquiterpenes can assist with preventing excess brain inflammation. 

    Two supplement stars for preventing post-concussion symptoms. 

    How brain injury impacts hormones. 

    How contact sports impact brain health and hormones, especially in young brains.

    Why corticosteroids and magnesium threonate may not be helpful right after a brain injury.

    The role of melatonin for brain injury.

    How the acronym BRIGHT MINDS can help one to optimize brain health and prevent dementia.

    The role of the ketogenic diet after a brain injury and how it may not be the best for all brains in the long-term.

    Dr. Chapek’s essential oils DIYs for diffusing oils in the car and preventing smelly feet.

    Closing questions: (1) What Dr. Chapek does for self-care daily and (2) what he feels we should ditch and replace with instead for better health and self-care.

    Find Dr. Chapek at https://www.amenclinics.com/team/kabran-chapek-nd/.

    Bio of Dr. Kabran Chapek, ND
    Dr. Chapek is a true brain health warrior, a trail-blazing pioneer, an exceptionally brilliant physician, and expert in psychiatric care. He studied human biology at the University of Kansas and received his naturopathic medicine degree at the internationally renowned Bastyr University. Dr. Chapek has an extensive background in treating a wide range of mental health disorders. From 2007-2013, he began his clinical psychiatric experience as part of a multidisciplinary team in Edmunds, Washington. There he treated patients with severe mental illness and addiction issues in a partial hospital program. He later became their medical director before moving on to be a staff physician at the Amen Clinics. Currently, he serves as the Associate Medical Director at the prestigious Amen Clinics Northwest.
    Dr. Chapek provides his expertise in functional and integrative treatments and collaborates extensively with many of the Amen Clinics physicians. He has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of Alzheimer’s and dementia, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Chapek was integral to the creation of the Amen Clinics Concussion Rescue Program and is the author of the Concussion Rescue: A Comprehensive Program to Heal Traumatic Brain Injury. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Chapek provides detailed, breakthrough and empowering solutions on how to recover from brain injury. 
    Links to Learn More About Dr. Kabran Chapek:

    The Amen Clinics

    IG @drkabran_chapek


    Concussion Rescue Program

    Book: Concussion Rescue: A Comprehensive Program to Heal Traumatic Brain Injury


    Watch Dr. Chapek with Professional BMX Rider Tyler Fernengel Discussing Concussions


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  • What You Will Learn:

    What anxiety is and how it differs from stress.

    What made Dr. Kate interested in naturopathic and functional medicine and how it set the trajectory to her empowering others who struggle with mental health disorders.

    Why nutrition is a foundation for brain health and why it should be personalized.

    How the concept of “food as medicine” can be used to address the four underlying causes of anxiety including oxidative stress, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal issues, and immune imbalances.

    How oxidative stress harms cell membranes and how this interferes with brain functioning and mood.

    How to use lab tests and nutrient intake to determine oxidative stress.

    How antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids can mitigate oxidative stress and benefit those with a psychiatric diagnosis.

    How the thyroid is connected to anxiety disorders and how to use labs to test if it is dysregulated.

    How low DHEA and androgen levels are linked to mood disorders.

    How cortisol influences hormonal pathways. 

    The role of adrenal health on mood, especially in menopause, and how essential oils and supplementation can help support it.

    What essential oil is as effective as benzodiazepines for anxiety, according to a 2010 study.

    How the immune system is linked to anxiety and psychiatric disorders.

    Dr. Kate’s favorite essential oil blend to treat gut dysbiosis, which addresses the gut-brain-immune axis.

    How essential oils support the microbiome.

    The closing questions: (1) What Dr. Kate does everyday for self-care and how it relates to relieving anxiety. (2) What she feels we should ditch and replace with instead for a healthier and more nourishing life.


    Dr. Kresge’s Bio:
    Dr. Kate Kresge is a passionate, compassionate, and brilliant naturopathic physician who is the current Head of Medical Education at RUPA Health, a company dedicated to bringing root cause medicine to the world. Before joining RUPA, Dr. Kresge was the founding Director of Functional Medicine at Sanare Today, an impressive 13-location practice on the east coast of the U.S. This integrative clinic combines therapy, coaching, and natural medicine and has succeeded in helping over 8,000 people to thrive. 
    Dr. Kresge is a sought-after speaker and national expert in the utilization of natural therapies and nutrition for psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She offers CEU courses for naturopathic doctors and pharmacists on mental health. Dr. Kresge also shares her knowledge as the host of the Root Cause Medicine Podcast, where her training in naturopathic medicine, biofeedback, and nutrition allows her to highlight the power of implementing root-cause treatments.
    Dr. Kresge is a strong advocate for correcting the misconception that mental health is solely based on psychology or willpower. She empowers both patients and practitioners with her integrative and team-based approach. She also strives to help keep functional medicine accessible to all with an emphasis on low-cost and effective protocols.
    Dr. Kresge’s science-based approach to nutritional support, lifestyle medicine, and personalized supplementation is erasing the shame of mental health and legitimizing that biological imbalances in the brain do not need to be stigmatized. Perhaps this is one of her most admirable qualities, besides her genius. She provides a fierce yet heart-based message that when the brain gets the nutrition and support it needs, it can optimally function, and people can once again thrive. You can learn more about Dr. Kresge at https://www.doctorkatehenry.com/ and on Rupa Health at https://www.rupahealth.com/author/dr-kate-Kresge.

    Links to Learn More About Dr. Kresge and Her Offerings

    Dr. Kresge’s Website

    Dr. Kresge’s Rupa Health Articles

    Dr. Kresge’s iHerb Articles

    The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

    YouTube @rupahealth and @drkateKresge


    Facebook

    Instagram @dr.kateKresge 

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  • What You Will Learn:

    What got Jake so interested in making non-toxic sleep products made with natural and organic components as they enhance sleep.

    How Essentia expanded their market from the environmentally sensitive and critically ill to health-conscious consumers, and finally into athletes who desire to optimize their performance.

    Essentia’s commitment to science and outcomes. 


    Essentia’s recent double-blind sleep study of 75 professional athletes that demonstrated that its mattresses can extend the time spent in REM and Deep Sleep cycles by 20% to 60%!


    What emits the most toxins in the bedroom.

    How organic mattresses can lock in allergens and toxins within their fabric.

    Why sleep is the core foundation to our wellness, performance, and thriving.

    The importance of quality sleep and the functions of DEEP and REM sleep for brain health and physical health.

    How sleeping pills and nervous system stimulants harm sleep.

    The seven nervous system stimulants that Essentia mattresses eliminate and how. These include allergens, toxins, poor posture support, temperature issues, EMFs, pressure redistribution imbalances, and movement disturbances. 

    The use of Quartz crystal for temperature regulation and EMF reduction and how this differs from using cooling mattresses or pads that have chemicals or use mechanical methods.

    The three ways Essentia mattresses optimize circulation and oxygenation.

    Why rest and restoration are most important for training and overall health.

    Why Essentia uses essential oils in their mattresses.

    How to use aromatherapy to signal the onset of sleep.

    Closing questions: What Jake does everyday for his self-care and what he thinks we should ditch and replace with instead for better health.

    Learn more at https://myessentia.com/.

    Bio of Jack Dell’Accio
    Jack Dell’Accio is a health and wellness enthusiast, sustainability and chemical-free advocate, and Eco Citizen Award recipient. Jack has been passionately dedicated to optimizing sleep for over 20 years based on a mission that is personal. This desire morphed into his creation of something truly extraordinary. Jack is the founder and CEO of Essentia, the world’s healthiest, cleanest, and most natural mattress. 
    Essentia mattresses are non-toxic, certified organic, and unparalleled in quality. Their mattresses have been named the #1 foam mattress by Consumer Reports for 7 consecutive years. Essentia has also been recognized by several internationally renowned organizations including the Mayo Clinic’s Well Living Lab. Furthermore, Essentia developed a partnership with Stay Well by Delos, where they offer their Stay Well mattress to prestigious travel establishments like Four Seasons, Marriott, and MGM Resorts.

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  • What You Will Learn:

    How Dr. Stoychev’s background in nutrition and naturopathic medicine spurred him to specialize in mental health.

    Why mental health is a key foundation to wellness.

    An overview of ADHD: how it presents, the prevalence, misconceptions, adult vs. childhood ADHD, and why it is often missed (especially in females).

    How cortisol can be dysregulated in those with ADHD and what essential oils may help with these patterns.

    How hormones impact ADHD and mental health.

    The link between PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and ADHD.

    How the foundations of health support someone with ADHD and PMDD.

    How to optimize sleep in relation to ADHD.

    Macro and micronutrients that support brain function in those with ADHD.

    The importance of supporting the gut-brain connection with ADHD.

     How stress impacts all aspects of ADHD.

     Why decreasing stress is imperative for brain health and overcoming ADHD.

     Essential oils to use for brain focus, memory, and circulation.

     How lavender calms the brain and why it’s important for ADHD.

     Dr. Stoychev’s DIY oil hack. It enhances brain function with essential oil diffusion. It is based on a study that showed these essential oils could boost memory by 226%!

     Closing questions: What Dr. Stoychev does daily for self-care and what he believes we should ditch and replace it with instead for optimal mental and overall health.

    Find Dr. Stoychev at https://www.drgeorgistoychev.com/.

    Bio of Dr. Stoychev
    Dr. Stoychev is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in the state of California. He completed a one-year primary care residency program at the Center for Health and Wellbeing with a heavy focus on naturopathic psychiatry and mental health. Dr. Stoychev received his undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in London, United Kingdom, where he became a Registered Dietitian. He then went on to achieve his four-year Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University California. 
    Dr. Stoychev specializes in integrative psychiatry, gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurology, sleep disorders, cardiovascular health, and hormone balance. He has expert knowledge in clinical nutrition, lifestyle medicine, nutritional supplements, homeopathy, and merging natural approaches with medications and bioidentical hormones. 
    As a member of the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Dr. Stoychev believes mental health is a key determinant of health. For this reason, he integrates it into every patient visit, along with all the other foundations for wellness such as nutrition, hydration, physical activity, and sleep. 
    Having lived in various countries across the world, Dr. Stoychev has a multicultural background that has influenced his unique, personalized approach to medicine. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Dr. Stoychev has experience serving its unique healthcare needs. Inclusivity in access to care for members of any community aligns with his tenets as a doctor. Dr. Stoychev is on a mission to make holistic mental health care more compassionate, accessible, understandable, and actionable. This is through the care he provides to his patients in his practice and his influential social media presence. Find him at https://www.drgeorgistoychev.com/.

    Links to Learn More About Dr. Stoychev and His Offerings:

    Practice Website

    Instagram - @dr.stoychev


    TikTok - @dr.stoychev



    Facebook 

    Additional Resource 

    Study with essential oils and cognitive function 

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  • What You’ll Learn:

    How Dr. Song became interested in integrative pediatric medicine and how her background in law complements her mission to enhance the health of children worldwide. 

    How the vagus nerve is the mediator between the gut and brain and plays a critical role in regulating immune and brain health.

    How essential oils can be used to support the vagus nerve and to get children into a parasympathetic state to enhance their resiliency and recovery.

    The role of a healthy microbiome for children’s immune and brain health and how certain medications can disrupt its balance.

    How Dr. Song integrates essential oils into her pediatric practice with acute and chronic illnesses.

    Two acupressure points, Heart 7 and Pericardium 6, that support vagus nerve function and can be stimulated with essential oils. For example, Heart 7 can help with calming the brain and Pericardium 6 can relieve nausea. (See links below for the locations of acupressure points.)

    Safety considerations for children with essential oils including considering their potency and proper dilution ratios. (See below for links to dilution guides.)

    Two essential oils that can decrease breastmilk production. 

    Why young children should not ingest essential oils, unless under proper supervision.

    The unfounded safety scares regarding lavender and tea tree oils.

    The myths around fevers with children.

    What oil to apply to the Large Intestine 4 acupuncture point for remedying a fever, headache, and constipation.

    What acupuncture point to apply oils to during infections.

    How to apply lavender and citrus oils to a certain acupuncture point for relieving stress and anxious feelings.

    What essential oils to use with kids for focus, memory, and concentration.

    When to not to use peppermint oil with homeopathy, but why you can use them together in the same wellness plan.

    Closing Questions: (1) What Dr. Song does for daily self-care and what’s “Jeff” got to do with it? (2) What Dr. Song thinks we should ditch and replace with instead to be healthier.


    Bio of Dr. Elisa Song, MD 
    Dr. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician and a pediatric functional medicine expert. 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.
    Dr. Song is a nationally recognized authority in holistic pediatric care. Not only has she provided integrative care for children with some of the most complex medical issues, but she also provides training in integrative pediatric care to healthcare professionals. This is through the Holistic Pediatric Association, the CEDH (Center for Education and Development of Clinical Homeopathy), the Academy of Pain Research, and the Institute for Functional Medicine. 
    Wanting to reach more parents and children than she could in a brick-and-mortar setting, Dr. Song created Healthy Kids Happy Kids (www.healthykidshappykids.com). Today, it is celebrated as a go-to online holistic pediatric resource that is evidence-based, pediatrician-backed, and mom-approved.

    Links to Learn More About Dr. Song and Her Healthy Kids, Happy Kids Resources and Offerings:

    Website: Healthy Kids Happy Kids 

    Practice site: Whole Family Wellness


    FB: @drelisasongmd 

    IG: @healthykids_happykids    

    X: @ElisaSongMD


    YT: @drelisasongmd   


    Dr. Song’s Resources

    Dr. Song’s online store


    Food as Medicine for Immune Resilience PDF

    E-Book: Top 5 Mistakes Parents Make with Their Child Has a Fever


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