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
info_outline How to Improve Health With Ayurvedic MedicineThe 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:
info_outline 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
info_outline Healing Emotional Eating with Cassie Christopher, RDThe 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
info_outline Living With Chronic IllnessThe 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
info_outline 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:
info_outline Redefining Your Relationship With Food Through AyurvedaThe 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
info_outline Why You Get SIBO + Botanical SolutionsThe 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
info_outline Nutritional Deficiencies & the Postpartum with Bethany Gettis, CHNThe 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:
info_outline All About Labrador Tea (Ledum) Essential OilThe 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_outlineGabriel is a Kinesiologist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Performance Specialist who has been teaching movement for over ten years. In this episode, he talks about tai chi as more than gentle exercise but a method of bringing awareness to our movement practice. When we consciously move feeling in the body, we can have both a more sustainable and vitalizing movement practice and a spiritual experience.
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