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38. Aromatic Medicine: The only medicine you can apply directly to the brain with Dr Bo Hendgen
08 Oct 2024
Join us as we explore the vast and glorious world of Aromatic Medicine. Essential oils have been used for centuries in religious ceremonies, medicinal settings, and beauty therapy. They are powerful plant extracts that can directly access your brain! Essential oils can sometimes get a bad wrap, labeled as 'woo woo' and alternative - in this episode you'll learn how essential oils are far more than just 'pretty smells' but can be used to treat illness and disease. We are joined by Bo Hendgen, a Doctor of Osteopathy and a Naturopathic Physician with 42 years of experience. She founded her company, Absolute Essential Ltd, in 1989—a company built on strong sustainability principles to promote health and well-being for our global future. Her company is one of a kind, producing its own professional prescription blends of pure, certified organic essential oils and carriers from the best of the world's medicinal plant harvests. Scent is such a powerful way to attune to our bodies and emotions. As one of the most undervalued senses, it's time scent had its moment in the sun! Tune in and learn how essential oils can support your healing journey. What we cover: How essential oil is extracted from the plant The importance of sustainable sourcing The history of essential oils Pheromones Carrier oils, how to use essential oils safely Scent is the only medicine you can apply directly to the brain. How essential oils support the brain and body. Recipe for boosting your immune system Recipe for parasites & travel belly Fragrant groups Supporting candida DISCOUNT CODE: Get 20% off your essential oil orders at https://absoluteessential.com/ Use promo code: AIO20 CONNECT: ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL website | www.absoluteessential.com instagram | @absolute_essential AIO instagram | @aio.thepodcast tik tok | @aio.thepodcast TARIKURA instagram | @tarikura_ RESOURCES:Ask Dr Bo - A free resource to ask about health issues Ask Dr Bo Māori healer mentioned in introduction: website - https://www.chelitazainey.com/ instagram - @chelita.zainey Taonga Pūoro Album mentioned in introduction: Kiki Pounamu
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