Essential Oils in Classical Chinese Medicine with Josephine Spilka
The Aromatherapist
How do essential oils work in Classical Chinese Medicine? Josephine Spilka explains the basic tenents of this ancient healing system and how you can use essential oils to affect change in the body. Resources
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How to Improve Health With Ayurvedic Medicine
The Aromatherapist
Sondra Rubin is a Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner by NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association Medical Board) and a Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Educator. She talks with Cheryl about key principles, including the tissues of the body from an Ayurvedic perspective, called dhatu, and the role of diet, lifestyle, and herbs in supporting agni and these tissues. Resources:
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What Is the Doctrine of Signatures?
The Aromatherapist
Herbalists talk about the Doctrine of Signatures, but what is it and can we use it today? Cheryl talks about the history of this theory and her perspective for modern herbalism. Resources
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Healing Emotional Eating with Cassie Christopher, RD
The Aromatherapist
Cassie Christopher, RD is a body-positive Registered Dietitian and health coach for women. She talks about what emotional looks like, how to get past the all or nothing food perspective, and how to build healthy relationships with food. Resources
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Living With Chronic Illness
The Aromatherapist
Back from a hiatus due to illness, Cheryl talks about what it's like to live with chronic autoimmune disease and 3 things that help her. Resources
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Should You Use Essential Oils on Babies' Feet?
The Aromatherapist
A Quickie Episode answering this popular question. It's all over the internet that essential oils on babies should always be used on the feet. But is it true? Resources:
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Redefining Your Relationship With Food Through Ayurveda
The Aromatherapist
Madison Madden, A.D., Ayurvedic Doctor talks about the principles of Ayurveda, the role of digestive health in overall health, and how to redefine your relationship with food. Resources
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Why You Get SIBO + Botanical Solutions
The Aromatherapist
SIBO is a complex condition with many possible underlying causes. On this episode, I take a deep dive on why you get SIBO and the 3 step process to heal your gut, including botanical options. Resources: Episode Citations
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Nutritional Deficiencies & the Postpartum with Bethany Gettis, CHN
The Aromatherapist
How do nutritional deficiencies affect the postpartum, breastfeeding, and postpartum depression and anxiety? Bethany Gettis, C.H.N, a certified holistic nutritional consultant with a background in nursing, talks foods, vitamins, and nourishing new moms. Resources:
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All About Labrador Tea (Ledum) Essential Oil
The Aromatherapist
Is Labrador tea safe? What are traditional and modern uses for the herb and specifically the essential oil? Learn the plant profile for this botanical with Clinical aromatherapist and herbalist Cheryl Whitten, BA, CCA. Resources
info_outlineLavender is called the universal essential oil, but there are many species, varieties, and aromatherapy products. Does this title apply to them all? Learn the differences, the chemistry, and how to use this plant.
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Science of Aromatherapy Course