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The Essential Oils Apothecary – Advanced Strategies and Protocols for Chronic Disease and Conditions by Eric Zielinski and Sabrina Ann Zielinski

September 10, 2021 By Trudy Scott Leave a Comment

This wonderful new book was just released this week. It covers the basics and their recipes are wonderful as always. I really appreciate that Dr. Z and Mama Z include chapters on insomnia, stress and anxiety, depression and substance abuse. Even though I already know about and use essential oils, I picked up plenty of gems. I do love that they include the research too.

Here are a few highlights that resonated with me:

A new essential oil that I learned about is Bitter Orange. I love all the citrus essential oils and learn that this one “is used in Ayurvedic medicine as an aid to meditation and can be extremely helpful in easing stress and anxiety” … and that a “study from Iranian researchers found that when patients were given bitter orange prior to a minor operation, they felt more relaxed, with much less anxiety.”
Being reminded about Thyme essential oil for stress relief and anxiety support. I found this statement worth remembering and fascinating: “Like many essential oils, thyme oil works by stimulating smell receptors in the nose, which then transmit messages through the nervous system to the emotion-controlling limbic system in the brain.”
Learning about a study where “Japanese investigators evaluated the anti-stress benefit of aromatherapeutic hand massages in healthy women in their twenties.” I see a huge application for this in children, hospitalized loved ones and elderly parents too.
I love ginger and I was intrigued to learn about Plai root essential oil, a cousin to ginger and similar to eucalyptus “with additional spicy notes.” They share that a study with healthy male volunteers found that plai improved mood “by easing the negative emotions and enhancing positive emotions, especially feelings of pleasure and contentment.” They also share that plai essential oil pairs well with rosemary, a favorite of mine for mood and anxiety support.
I was not aware that black pepper essential oil can “reduce cravings for cigarettes, alcohol, or marijuana. Black pepper oil can also help you fight withdrawal symptoms and keep you calm throughout….by elevating levels of the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin in your brain.” They share a fun recipe for Quit Sticks to help folks quit these addictions.
The list of essential oils that are rich in linalool, “known for its calming, sedative, anticonvulsant, and anxiolytic (antianxiety) properties. Chemically, it is a monoterpenoid—a major compound found in essential oils – and is widely used as an antimicrobial agent and a fragrance.” The list includes Rosewood (82.3 to 90.3 percent), Coriander seed (59.0 to 87.5 percent), Magnolia leaf or flower (78.9 percent / 69.9 percent), Bergamot mint (24.9 to 55.2 percent), Neroli (31.4 to 54.3 percent), Lavender (25.0 to 45.0 percent) and many others.

I’ve highlighted some gems related to insomnia, stress and anxiety, depression and substance abuse but there are also sections on the following: chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, low libido, Alzheimer’s and dementia, bone and joint disorders, cancer support, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes and obesity, fatty liver, inflammatory bowel disease, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy.

Here is the official blurb:

Soothing practices, healing rituals, and 100+ practical recipes for applying essential oils to the treatment and symptom management of chronic illness–by the bestselling author of The Healing Power of Essential Oils and his wife, Mama Z!

More and more people living with a chronic condition–from insomnia, hypertension, and fibromyalgia to migraines, insulin resistance, and even the effects of chemotherapy–are reaching for essential oils as a complementary therapy to treat their symptoms. Whether you apply them topically, infuse them in liquid, or diffuse them in the air, essential oils are proven to penetrate the skin and work on the body’s physiology gently and quickly.

Dr. Eric Zielinski, author of the bestselling primer on using essential oils for general health, The Healing Power of Essential Oils, and his wife, Sabrina, affectionately called Mama Z, now bring their masterful and authoritative knowledge to the complexities of chronic illness. The Essential Oil Apothecary shares more than 100 research-backed and easy-to-prepare formulations, from an Immune Boosting Blend to an Anxiety-Busting Body Oil, to help with symptoms of twenty-five common chronic conditions, including fatigue, pain, anxiety, and addiction. It also offers two life-changing tools: an essential home makeover to remove toxins that may be making you sicker, and self-care rituals (including Mama Z’s beauty rituals) that help you feel better when navigating any chronic illness.

Dr. and Mama Z’s evidence-based and holistic approach will help you experience the power of essential oils against chronic illness and build a lifetime of healthy habits and supportive lifestyle actions.

I see this as a book you’ll refer to again and again (like I refer to their first book “The Healing Power of Essential Oils”). I recommend it for essential oils beginners and for individuals (including practitioners) who are already using essential oils.

Use this link to order your copy and claim additional bonus digital content. Or purchase from your favorite local bookstore or from Amazon (my link) and then use this link to claim your bonus content.

Let us know what gems you pick up when you read it!

New book: The Healing Power of Essential Oils

March 19, 2018 By Trudy Scott Leave a Comment

The Healing Power of Essential Oils: Soothe Inflammation, Boost Mood, Prevent Autoimmunity, and Feel Great in Every Way by Eric Zielinski, launched last week and I promised you a book review so here goes. I have always loved Dr. Z’s research-based approach and practical how-tos when it comes to essential oils and was so excited for this book. Well, all I can say is that this is one of the best books I’ve read this year! I read it cover-to-cover in one sitting and I have lists of things I want to try!

It’s perfect for you if you’re:

a total newbie to essential oils and have been hearing how great they are and want to learn the basics (and the science)
someone like me who does has been using essential oils for a few years but could really take things up notch in terms of therapeutic use and how to use blends
someone who is well versed in using essential oils therapeutically, making your own cleaning products and self-care products and wants the science behind each essential oil
looking for a great resource to give a loved one like your sister or mom, or to a friend, and if you’re a practitioner, as a resource for your clients and patients, so they too can benefit by what you already know
looking for a non-branded resource (Dr. Z has no brand loyalty but does teach you how to find quality brands of essential oils)

Here are some of the many reasons I love this book:

Dr. Z emphasizes biochemical individuality – just like with food and nutrients there is no one size fits all with essential oils and you have to find what works for you. He teaches you how to figure that out in the recipes sections
He addresses the ‘overwhelmed and where do I start’ aspect – he calls it “paralysis by analysis”. One way he does this in a few ways: 7 steps to start using them, a daily morning and/or evening practice and the tops oils everyone should start with. Here’s another idea (from me): start with a calming essential oil like lavender or neroli!
The background information is excellent: the source of the essential oil (for example cinnamon bark vs the leaf); why knowing the chemotype is important in terms of their different therapeutic effects; shelf life; how to find quality oils; why plants native to an area are better; dilution rules; inhalation, topical use and ingestion of oils
The research is comprehensive and best of all he refers to studies where the essential oil has been shown to provide therapeutic value, rather than referencing studies on various constituents
There is extensive coverage on carrier oils (like jojoba, coconut oil, fractionated coconut oil etc.) and emulsifiers (like Castile soap and aloe vera oil). He also shares that liquid stevia is a solubilizer (this one intrigues me)
All the wonderful recipes – from home cleaning to personal care products to many products for addressing specific health conditions like aching muscles, wounds, candida, dandruff and much more. Here are a few ways he shares how peppermint essential oil, one of my favorites, can help: as a digestive aid (I use it topically in coconut oil, together with lavender at night and love it!), to ease muscle tension, to clear sinuses, as a potential solution to antibiotic-resistant infections (I’ve used lavender and lemongrass when I had a boil but wasn’t aware peppermint had similar properties), to give you focus and provide an energy pick-up and much more. Here is one application for your hair/scalp:

A few drops of peppermint essential oil included in your shampoo and conditioner will tingle your scalp and wake your senses. As a bonus, peppermint’s antiseptic properties can also help prevent or remove both lice and dandruff.

Here is a safe and effective bathroom cleaner recipe from the book – and it smells wonderful! I love the added bonus of getting a mood boost while cleaning!
Tea Tree Citrus Bathroom Cleaner

The star of this blend is orange essential oil, which is a known mood booster. You’ll be happier even though you’re stuck cleaning the bathroom!

1 tablespoons Dr. Bronner’s liquid castile soap

2 tablespoons baking soda

20 drops tea tree essential oil

15 drops orange or lemon essential oil (or 7 drops of each)

15 drops lemon eucalyptus or lemon myrtle essential oil

2 cups distilled water

Supplies: 32 oz spray bottle, preferably glass
1. Combine the liquid soap, baking soda and essential oils in the spray bottle and mix well.
2. Pour in the water and shake well
3. Use as you would any other bathroom cleaner. Shake before use.
Elsewhere in the book, Dr. Z writes about how eucalyptus is highly antimicrobial, helping to clear surfaces of potential germs (and says you can use regular eucalyptus in the above recipe too).
There is a big focus on women’s health and anxiety and depression, so it’s perfect for you. The recipes for PMS, perimenopause and menopause are fabulous – with help for anxiety, depression, insomnia, vaginal dryness and much more. Here is one where clary sage helped with depression (anxiety was not assessed but we know high cortisol and low serotonin impacts both anxiety and depression)

Clary sage offers antidepressant effects as described in a 2014 study that was conducted on twenty-two women in Korea. The trial measured neurotransmitter levels found in blood samples of menopausal women and discovered that, by simply inhaling clary sage oil, levels of the stress hormone cortisol dropped considerably and serotonin levels were elevated. The result was an overall improvement in depression symptoms.

There is an entire chapter on essential oils for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum
Photosensitivity is explained and he lists all the oils that fall into this category (such as bergamot and expressed lemon)

Some essential oils can increase the photosensitivity of your skin. For example, chemicals in the citrus family such as bergapten are notable for their phototoxic effects. When bergapten is left on the skin and then exposed to the sun, it can amplify the effect of UV rays, potentially causing sunburn and leading to sunspots. Some people just decide not to use any bergapten-heavy oils topically, but simply avoiding the sun after use (for example, by applying them at night) is sufficient.

He addresses the concerns about lavender and tea tree being estrogenic and explaining why they are not (I get this question a lot!)
Plenty of oils and recipes for digestive support like a SIBO blend of a 1:1:1 ratio of caraway, lavender and neroli (which I am very interested in exploring further)

As you can see, this book is comprehensive, research-based, practical and I would even say pretty exciting and fun! Here is the official blurb about the book:

Eric Zielinski, D.C., host of the Essential Oils Revolution summits, offers a soup-to-nuts guide to mastering essential oils for vibrant health and well-being, featuring dozens of recipes and formulations for restful sleep, reduced inflammation, balanced hormones, and more.

Achieving true health is not an easy task. For many people, it might be easier to pop a pill or push aside lingering discomfort in favor of finishing everything on your to-do list. In The Healing Power of Essential Oils, Eric Zielinski, D.C. shows readers how to make their health a priority with the life-changing benefits of essential oils. Essential oils are the natural solution to everything from anxiety and depression to deep-seated inflammation.

For beginners, Dr. Z teaches everything you need to know to get started, including the top seven oils you should stock from Day 1 and the commonly used techniques and tools. He illustrates daily practices you can follow to enjoy the properties of essential oils, including a five-minute devotional using frankincense and neroli to set you up for a productive and stress-free day, and a simple bedtime routine harnessing the soporific effects of lavender.

Backed by extensive research, Dr. Z also supplies essential oil blends that promote hormone balance, reduced inflammation, improved digestion, increased immunity, and so much more. You’ll be armed with over 150 recipes for every health need, and a special section on women’s health includes dozens of formulations for PMS, fertility, pregnancy, candida, and menopause. Even those well-versed in essential oils will benefit from this thorough approach. With your newfound knowledge, you can begin tailoring an essential oils practice to your unique pain points and lifestyle right away – and start experiencing amazing results.

Grab a copy from your nearest bookstore or online store such as Amazon (this is my amazon affiliate link)

Be sure to grab the bonus gifts here after you’ve purchased the book

And let us know what you think and some of your favorite recipes and how they have helped you!

Evolution of Medicine – Heathcare from Scratch

September 21, 2015 By Trudy Scott Leave a Comment

Today, our healthcare system works well when you have an emergency, but to treat chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, anxiety and depression we need to reinvent healthcare to help you live a longer, happier, calmer, stress-free and healthier life. The Evolution of Medicine Summit can help you avoid chronic diseases, keep your family healthy and learn about healthcare that actually works!

Plus, the summit will introduce the very first affordable, ACA-compliant alternative to health insurance, Liberty Direct!

I know the host, James Maskell and love that he is tackling this topic and that they are introducing this new health insurance! Exciting!

30+ great speakers will discuss:

Our current health system and its limitations (plus, alternatives you can access!)
How to take advantage of health technology
A vision for an empowered, proactive and participatory healthcare system
Preventing chronic disease and taking control of your health today

It will take all of us, patients and practitioners, to create a medical system that truly combats chronic disease. I invite you to join me in learning at The Evolution of Medicine Summit!

I’m not a speaker on this one – just interested in learning and sharing this information with you!

Here are a few snippets from three of the interviews:

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Eric Zielinski, DC, MPH (C)

2 million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics every year. And 23,000 people die as a direct result. We’re dealing with an epidemic here, unbelievable epidemic where these super bugs, we’re calling them, are just becoming resistant to every medical approach. As far as we could tell, there is no resistance to essential oils, because that is the natural way that God created the planet which has a natural resistance. Once man gets involved, we see things becoming tainted.

When it comes to rebuilding healthcare from scratch, it has to start with you. It has to start with me. It has to start with every mom and dad to take accountability for their own health. Stop giving their accountability to doctors in the medical system and saying, “I’m really responsible for my own healthcare.” That means do your own research. That means go to trusted websites. And that means you go to seminars as they’re available to you. Get plugged in. There’s a lot of good networks locally. There’s networks globally through the internet. There are a lot of tools. You just need to find them.

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Suzanne Somers – What is making you TOX-SICK

Remove all the chemical elements that you can whether it’d be what you put on your skin, what you put on your hair, what you put on your face, what you put on your lips, what you clean your house with, and what you put in your stomach really matters in today’s world, because it’s not the same world of our parents or grandparents. We’re under the greatest environmental assault in the history of humanity.

Doctors who have stepped out of the safety of the standard of care box should be called heroic because here is an example where in almost all cases, it’s not about making money. It’s about doing the right thing.

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Marc David, MA – The Psychology of Eating

Good nutrition is important. And oftentimes it’s only half the story of nutrition, meaning what we eat oftentimes is only half the story of good nutrition. And the other half is who we are as eaters, meaning what we’re thinking, what we’re feeling, what we’re believing, our level of stress or relaxation, our level of pleasure, how much awareness we’re getting from a meal, the story that we’re living out in life, the timing of our meals. All of these are dramatically impacting our nutritional metabolism.

Stress will powerfully deregulate appetite. Many people think that they can’t control or manage their appetite because they’re willpower weaklings. I want to say 8 out of 10 times it has to do with stress. It has to do with anxiety and fear, which will deregulate appetite from a number of mechanisms.

You can register here https://ji177.isrefer.com/go/summitreg/trudyscottcn/