The Aromatherapist

Discover the superpower of plants, the healing art of aromatherapy, and bring the body into balance through nature. With your host Cheryl Whitten, BA, Clinical Aromatherapist.

Do Essential Oils Treat Cancer? 09/25/2020

Do Essential Oils Treat Cancer? Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and responsible for 30% of all deaths. It's the second leading cause globally. It's a serious disease and we could probably say most of us have been impacted by it in some way. There are many claims about essential oils and cancer, but is it really as the Internet says? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down some of the data and makes it clear. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/16156628

Fix Your Chronic Period Problems with Dr. Cassandra Wilder 09/01/2020

Fix Your Chronic Period Problems with Dr. Cassandra Wilder Many women live with chronic menstrual imbalances. Dr. Cassandra Wilder, ND teaches us what a normal period and cycle should look like, how to recognize problems, and how to resolve imbalances. Women are often taught what is common but not what is optimal and many women live with chronic problems. Dr. Cassandra empowers us to change the conversation and to know that it doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Cassandra Wilder is a Naturopathic Doctor and the leading expert in women's cyclical health and menstruation. Known for her passion and wisdom in women's wellness and reproductive health, she is a speaker and leader bridging the gap between science and spirituality. She is also the CEO of GoddessCeremony, the Host of the GoddessCeremony Podcast, and the author of a women's health book to be published in 2020. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/15842306

Essential Oils & Pain Relief in Pregnancy 08/27/2020

Essential Oils & Pain Relief in Pregnancy Aches & pains during pregnancy are common as the body expands and stretches, but there is very little that can be taken to help. Let's talk essential oils safe for pregnancy pain & why essential oils help. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/15691982

Are Essential Oils Safe For Pets? 08/10/2020

Are Essential Oils Safe For Pets? The Internet and public go wild over this one: are essential oils safe for pets? Let's break it down with Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/15556733

What Is Bioregulatory Medicine with Sheila Viel 08/03/2020

What Is Bioregulatory Medicine with Sheila Viel Is symptom relief treatment enough to heal the body? Sheila Viel, DNM, RN, RCST explains the principles of bioregulatory medicine and how finding & treating the root cause of disruption in our biological systems can restore health. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/15452579

Vitex & Progesterone Building 07/25/2020

Vitex & Progesterone Building The Internet says vitex cures all things hormonal. Is it true? Can you actually use vitex for hormone help? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the tincture/extract and the essential oil. Check the citations link for data. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/15333722

How Our Mind & Relationships Affects Our Health with Dr. Janine Nelson 07/08/2020

How Our Mind & Relationships Affects Our Health with Dr. Janine Nelson Do our thoughts and our mind actually affect our immune system and our body? Registered Psychologist Dr. Janine Nelson tells us how unmanaged stress in our relationships with ourselves and others makes us sick and gives us 2 practical tips to change help the mind heal. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/15126410

What Are Hydrosols? 07/03/2020

What Are Hydrosols? What is a hydrosol? How does it work? Can you make one at home? Clinical aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the difference between essential oils and hydrosols and the safety precautions to using them. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/15078179

Essential Oils, Receptors, & Hormones 06/26/2020

Essential Oils, Receptors, & Hormones Let's clear up the rhetoric around essential oils and receptors. Clinical aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten discusses the mechanisms and the discussion around essential oils, receptors, and hormone binding. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/14970938

Lynne Anne Gallaway on Aromatherapy in Nursing & Senior Care 06/04/2020

Lynne Anne Gallaway on Aromatherapy in Nursing & Senior Care How can we be holistic in longterm, senior, and end-of-life care? Lynne Anne Gallaway, RN GNC, IASP is a Registered Nurse with a Gerontological Nursing Certification and an Integrated Aromatic Science Practitioner who has personally recovered from fibromyalgia and depression. From her personal experience and her professional experience of 43 years as a Director of Nursing and Administrator in a long term care home, she tells us why and how we should adopt a broader view. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/14703518

Cindy Maricle on Finding Your Voice with Aromatherapy 05/21/2020

Cindy Maricle on Finding Your Voice with Aromatherapy Cindy Maricle, BSc discovered the power of aromatherapy after she suffered a spinal injury. With her degree in medical science technology, aromatherapy wasn't on her radar. But after the damage was reversed, she made a shift to combine her clinical medicine and science background with holistic health. As a college faculty member, guest lecturer, and Licensed Spiritual Healer with a number of applied aromatherapy certifications, Cindy teaches us the power of following your passion and how we can find our voice through aromatherapy. Resources Email Cindy at /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/14518040

What Happens When We Smell Essential Oils 05/12/2020

What Happens When We Smell Essential Oils Essential oils have the potential for neurological therapies based on their small molecular structure. Research is developing in this area, but we do know some things about how they work. Learn about the 2 main processes of how essential oils work in the brain with Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/14376776

Essential Oils of the Orange Tree: Bitter Orange vs Sweet Orange 04/29/2020

Essential Oils of the Orange Tree: Bitter Orange vs Sweet Orange What's the difference between bitter orange and sweet orange essential oil? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks it down. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/14195204

Phototoxicity & Essential Oils 04/17/2020

Phototoxicity & Essential Oils What is phototoxicity and why do some essential oils cause this reaction? Plus how to take caution with your skin, some myth-busting around which essential oils are phototoxic, and what to do if you have a reaction. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/14024498

Essential Oils of the Orange Tree: Petitgrain 04/04/2020

Essential Oils of the Orange Tree: Petitgrain There are many types of petitgrain oils available. Cheryl Whitten, Clinical Aromatherapist, breaks down why you need to know the difference. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/13848821

Palo Santo Uses & Conservation 03/25/2020

Palo Santo Uses & Conservation Is palo santo endangered? How can we make sure we're buying sustainable products? Plus, the chemistry of the essential oil, uses, and precautions from Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten. Resources Join our /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/13704221

Essential Oils of the Orange Tree: Neroli 03/17/2020

Essential Oils of the Orange Tree: Neroli From the bitter orange tree, Neroli is a beautiful citrus oil with a sweet and floral smell. Known for its ability to reduce anxiety, it is one of the big ones we pull out when we're in a fragile emotional state. Today we talk about historical and traditional uses, how to use it, and contraindications and precautions. Resources: /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/13588310

Essential Oils & Autoimmune Disease 03/05/2020

Essential Oils & Autoimmune Disease Can you use essential oils if you have an autoimmune disease? The Internet says you shouldn't because they're too stimulating, but Clinical Aromatherapist explains what the research says and her approach. Resources: /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/13419236

Lung Health & Eucalyptus & Peppermint Essential Oils 02/26/2020

Lung Health & Eucalyptus & Peppermint Essential Oils Can you use essential oils if you have lung disease? Let's cover some myths, research, and safety concerns. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/13315328

Improving Nutritional Value & Overcoming Trauma - With Katrina Harrison 02/18/2020

Improving Nutritional Value & Overcoming Trauma - With Katrina Harrison Katrina Harrison struggled with her health since birth and, at age 5, she suffered a tragic car accident where her brother didn't survive. Between her poor health and the survivor trauma, she began to seek wellness and found aromatherapy. Things started to change. Resources Instagram: Learn: Read: Join: /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/13194785

Mood Disorders & Ylang Ylang 02/10/2020

Mood Disorders & Ylang Ylang Ylang ylang is a beautiful flower with great mood applications. Research show ylang ylang may be useful for depression and stress. Learn about this plant and its types of common distillation from Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten. This episode is sponsored by the new e-book , available now on Kindle. Resources: /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/13085315

Using Essential Oils On Children 02/04/2020

Using Essential Oils On Children Can you use essential oils on children? Botanicals discussed: Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia Roman chamomile - Chamaemelum nobile Tea tree - Melaleuca alternifolia Lemon - Citrus limon Sweet marjoram - Origanum marjorana Cypress - Cupressus semperivens This episode is brought to you by the brand new e-book , available now on Kindle. Resources: /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/13010135

Can You Ingest Essential Oils? 01/27/2020

Can You Ingest Essential Oils? Arguably one of the most debated topics in aromatherapist, Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the myths around consuming essential oils. Resources Get your Take our /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/12894422

How Aromatherapy Reduces Stress 01/20/2020

How Aromatherapy Reduces Stress Aromatherapy is an effective complementary therapy for stress management. Learn the 5 botanicals Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten uses in her clinic. This episode is brought to you by the brand new e-book , available now on Kindle. Resources /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/12805889

Pregnancy & Aromatherapy 01/13/2020

Pregnancy & Aromatherapy Some of the claims about using essential oils during pregnancy are taken wildly out of context. Learn from Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten on using essential oils during pregnancy and why it's not as terrifying as the Internet says. /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/12710450

The Healing Art of Aromatherapy 01/06/2020

The Healing Art of Aromatherapy Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten explains the principles of aromatherapy, what essential oils are, and how to use aromatherapy. /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/12625526

Essential Oils, Allergies, & Allergic Reactions 01/06/2020

Essential Oils, Allergies, & Allergic Reactions Can you be allergic to essential oils? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten explains allergic reactions and why the blogs are wrong on this one. /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/12488759

Osteoarthritis, Pain & Aromatherapy 01/06/2020

Osteoarthritis, Pain & Aromatherapy At age 25, Cheryl Whitten was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her face. 7 years later, her scans show completely remodelled bones and no signs of osteoarthritis. Aromatherapy was the key tool she used. Learn as she dives into why essential oils work, some of the myths and confusion around frankincense essential oil for arthritis, and her favourite topical application technique. /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/12401768

Trailer: The Aromatherapist 11/02/2019

Trailer: The Aromatherapist Discover the superpower of plants and the healing art of aromatherapy. /episode/index/show/thearomatherapist/id/11878028

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