This is Part 2 in a series on Dangerous Essential Oil blends. Episode page: https://www.leajacobson.com/BreatheBlend Better Than Breathe Blend: https://www.leajacobson.com/betterthanbreathe Blend Detective: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/blends Free Blend Classes: https://www.leajacobson.com/BlendClasses Send us a text This is Lea Jacobson empowering …

This is Part 1 in a series on Dangerous Essential Oil blends. Episode page: https://www.leajacobson.com/ThievesBlend Free Blend Classes: https://www.leajacobson.com/BlendClasses Send us a text This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn,…

If you've been following this series you've been armed with the right questions to ask when checking out an essential oil company, as well as the warnings you should be seeing for ten popular essential oils. Some of you have been disappointed in the lack of transparency when it comes to essential oil safety precautions, and don't blame you! As a Ce…

So far in this series on choosing an essential oil brand, I've armed you with some great questions to ask when you check out a company's website. This can help you determine whether or not they are providing the safety information you need to stay safe. In this episode, we're going to zero in on 10 essential oils that most companies keep in stock a…

If you're wondering which essential oil brand to purchase from, you can check out the website of the brand that you are interested in, and go through a list of questions to see where they stand. Some of those questions I've shared on previous episodes, and today you'll hear some more. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essentia…

If you're wondering which essential oil brand you want to purchase from, you have two options... Send us a text This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the show…

One of the most common questions I get asked about in our facebook group is: "What brand is best?" or "Which brand do YOU use, Lea?" Sometimes it's because the person knows about the 3rd party testing I pioneered a while back which we did to discover what's really in those essential oil bottles? "What brand is best?" was one of my first questions, …

Curious to know if our brand series is for you? Let's find out with a pop quiz that will test your knowledge when it comes to choosing an essential oil brand to purchase from. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essential oils, and the person who pioneered at third-party testing, I'm the perfect person to guide you through the c…

Lindsay Tuttle is a nurse practitioner who went from marathon runner to not being able to get out of bed due to lyme disease and mold toxicity. She fell in love with holistic health and essential oils on her healing journey, and brings us nugget after nugget of oily wisdom- especially when it comes to using oils with your kids! Connect with Lindsay…

I hear stories from people nearly every day that claim “essential oils didn’t work for me!” My first response; “where did you buy them?” That’s because, just like all things in life, quality matters if you want results with your oils. Our guest today Carol Yeh-Garner explains why. Connect with Carol Yeh-Garner here See full show notes for this epis…

We’ve all been through the ringer with the Covid-19 Pandemic, but that’s not the only thing we’re fighting. One of my all-time favorite guests, Dr. Eric Zielinski, has joined us again to talk about what he considers to be another pandemic: Chronic Disease. When it comes to illness, Dr. Z wants you to know one thing: you are not a victim of your cir…

I have a huge favor to ask you. Can you please help spread the word that being sick is just a part of aging? I’m serious. The idea that we are destined to feel worse over time is keeping so many of us away from our health potential. Now, I’m not saying you need to become superman or superwoman overnight, but I am saying that becoming a lesser versi…

Are you struggling to calm your anxious pet? In this informative video I'll show you how you can help soothe your furry friend and reduce their anxiety - naturally! As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I'm trained in both essential oils and hydrosols, and I'll show you practical ways to use both to calm your pet. Whether your pet is dealing with…

In this week’s episode we are back with Dave Sherwin to finish our 7 Principles of Health! Many of these tips gave me a whole new perspective on healthy living, and to be honest, I feel rejuvenated and inspired! Healthy living is truly in all of our hands. You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars, or be some kind of workout champion to live a h…

Tell me, is this you? At around 20 years old you felt healthy- maybe at an ideal weight, with lots of energy, and confidence in your body? And then you woke up decades later, nearly 40 pounds overweight, tired all the time, and uncomfortable in your own skin? You’re not alone. According to our guest Dave Sherwin, this is the most common form of wei…

This week’s episode is a straight-up knowledge bomb. We go deep, skin-deep, into the world of skincare with Jade Shutes. Jade is basically a wizard when it comes to essential oils so she has a lot of knowledge to share. We talk about dry skin, acne, stretchmarks, dark spots, scars, redness, burns, blackheads, and everything in between! What makes t…

If a lavender bush and citrus tree had a love child, it would be Bergamot. This fantastic smelling oil boasts the calming properties of lavender and the mood boost of citrus oils. This “best of both worlds” quality is the precise reason that Dr. Danielle Daniel chose Bergamot for her thesis research on essential oils and PTSD. Dr. Danielle takes us…

It makes me cringe to see people using essential oils on their dogs and cats without trying hydrosols first. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know when it's best to use essential oils, and when it makes more sense to use hydrosols. I'll explain what hydrosols are in a minute, but they're a remedy, unlike essential oils, that are safe for d…

Ladies, this episode is specifically for you. Being a woman is hard sometimes, there are a lot of little moving pieces inside us and the truth is, they don’t always work right. So, this episode is all about supporting you as a mother, a wife, a woman, and honestly, just a human being. Samantha Davis, my guest, kicks us off with a recipe for the bes…

If you are like me, then you might have started to think of plants as those little bottles neatly arranged on a shelf. My lavender is purple, eucalyptus is green, and frankincense is pink. How often do you think of the actual plant though? Do you know what peppermint leaves look like? How about geranium? If you’re struggling to picture them, then y…

I have a challenge for you. This year, I want you to have THE BEST summer of your life. That means no uncomfortable sunburns, itchy bug bites, or miserable flu caught while traveling. Of course, you could hide in your home all day but then you’d miss out on all the sunshine, BBQs, and warmth. No, the key to the best summer of your life starts with …

One of my pet peeves is when companies try to sell you essential oils that aren't safe like Basil, Fennel, and Nutmeg. The steam distillation process, the most common method of turning plants into essential oils, can cause safe and even beneficial herbs to be harmful once they've gone through the distillation process and made into essential oils - …

What You’ll Learn: The consequences of undiagnosed thyroid disorders (30 seconds) Dr. Hedberg’s bio and background (1 min 30 sec) How Dr. Hedberg got interested in thyroid health (5 min 30 sec) The number one symptom of thyroid disease and other accompanying signs (6 min 30 sec) The link between thyroid hormone and energy production in the mitochon…

What You Will Learn: Dr. Chesney’s bio and background (0 min) How Dr. Chesney became interested in specializing in Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses (5 min) Why Dr. Chesney has a passion for prevention of tick-borne diseases(8 min) Why we should care about prevention of Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses and who is most at risk (9 min) How t…

So many of you are struggling with the confusing, conflicting, and often controversial information when it comes to using essential oils safely, so I'd like to set the record straight. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, people come to me when they want to know the truth about essential oils - and when it comes to using Tea Tree with your pets,…

What You Will Learn: In this episode, I share how essential oils can support thyroid health. First, I provide a brief overview of the thyroid and why it is so vital for health. I also highlight how to determine if this endocrine gland is imbalanced. Finally, I focus on the main part of the show: essential oils and how they influence thyroid functio…

What You Will Learn: In the previous show, I provided a brief overview on how popular tea tree oil is, its versatile uses, and a potential regulation that could impact our access to it. Now, it’s time to elaborate on its benefits and appealing characteristics. So, in this episode, I provide a general synthesis of tea tree oil’s properties, history,…

It pains me to see people choosing essential oils that are safe for them but not dogs. Their pet then starts exhibiting symptoms that can be avoided with a little knowledge. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know the benefits and safety of essential oils for both humans and pets, and in this episode I'm going to share with you 5 essential o…

What You Will Learn: In this episode, I discuss why tea tree oil is so popular. I also explain the latest regulatory scare surrounding this favored oil. For perspective, I then provide you with an overview of the literature and how it has been historically viewed by several skilled and esteemed aromatherapists. These points are important to underst…

What You Will Learn: In this episode, I discuss the importance of liver health. I explore how the liver affects overall health, its main functions, how it interacts with our hormones, gut, and thyroid, and how to promote liver health using lifestyle tools and essential oils. Here are some of the key points discussed during the show: Why the liver i…

A lot of people struggle when it comes to using essential oils with their pets. And it's no surprise when you look at all of the unsafe information out there. I've seen recommendations for dropping essential oils into your pet's food, rubbing them into your dog's fur without diluting, and brushing your puppy's teeth with them. It makes me cringe. N…

What You Will Learn: An introduction to Debrah’s background and Trifecta care (0 min) Some facts on Alzheimer’s disease (1.50 min) Debrah’s bio (2.30 min) How Debrah got started with aromatherapy and how her mother’s diagnosis changed her career path (5 min) How Debrah found the three specific modalities she uses to assist and holistically care for…

What You Will Learn: An introduction to Rachel and her poem on forming a relationship to aromatherapy (0 min) Rachel’s bio (2.30 min) Rachel’s healing journey into aromatherapy (5.40 min) What is the meaning of “Yam”? (11 min) How Eastern and Western medicine are starting to “speak the same language” (13 min) The philosophy surrounding the Wisdom o…

It really bothers me seeing so many consumers rush into using essential oils with their dogs without doing their research, quickly leading to their four legged friends gagging, having skin reactions, liver issues and more. None of us want that for our dogs, right? Essential oils are supposed to make our lives better! As a Certified Clinical Aromath…

What You Will Learn: An Introduction and overview of kidney functions (1 min) Dr. Jenna Henderson’s Bio (2 min) Dr. Henderson’s journey relating to her own diagnose of chronic kidney disease (5 min) What is dialysis? (11.30 min) The kidneys’ capacities to heal (16.30 min) The number one reason that people go into kidney failure that is not a “kidne…

What You Will Learn: How Melissa’s own podcast influenced my views on aromatherapy (0 min) Melissa’s bio (1 min) Melissa’s journey into aromatherapy (3.30 min) How aromatherapy led Melissa into coaching (10.30 min) The difference between health, life, transformational, and master coaching (14 min) How essential oils support and excel the shifts in …

What You’ll Learn: 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 k…

What You’ll Learn: The current, concerning statistics of our kid’s state of health (1 min) Dr. Song’s bio (2 min) An overview of Dr. Song’s new book (6 min) How the gut-brain link and microbiome are related to children’s mental health issues (7 min) What are psychobiotics and how that relates to the gut-brain link (9.50 min) What is the difference …

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 mo…

What You Will Learn: 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…

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 naturopath…

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…

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…

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 (…

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. D…

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 mu…

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 be…

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 …

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 (tensio…

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 …