The Aromatherapist
Host Cheryl Whitten, BA, CCA, PH, Clinical Aromatherapist, Herbalist, and Professional Health Writer, focuses on education and conversations in natural, holistic, functional, and complementary medicine, herbalism, and aromatherapy. With her frank style and nearly 20 years of experience, Cheryl busts through myths to discover a common sense approach to plant medicine. In conversation with fellow health experts, she breaks down how to improve health through natural and holistic methods.
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Discover the superpower of plants and the healing art of aromatherapy.
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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.
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Frankincense - Boswellia carter...
Can you be allergic to essential oils? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten explains allergic reactions and why the blogs are wrong on this one.
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Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten explains the principles of aromatherapy, what essential oils are, and how to use aromatherapy.
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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.
Botanicals discussed: Lavendula angustifolia, Mentha piperita, Eucalyptus globulus, Melaleuca alternifolia, Rosmarinus officinalis
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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 Diffusing For Beginners, available now on Kindle.
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Arguably one of the most debated topics in aromatherapist, Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks down the myths around consuming essential oils.
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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 Diffusing For Beginners, available now on Kindle.
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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 Diffusing for Beginners, available now on Kindle.
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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.
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Can you use essential oils if you have lung disease? Let's cover some myths, research, and safety concerns.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Science of Aromatherapy Course
There are many types of petitgrain oils available. Cheryl Whitten, Clinical Aromatherapist, breaks down why you need to know the difference.
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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.
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Free essential oil safety guide
What's the difference between bitter orange and sweet orange essential oil? Clinical Aromatherapist Cheryl Whitten breaks it down.
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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.
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Science of Aromatherapy Course
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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, Cin...
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...
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