{"id":3611,"date":"2024-02-13T02:15:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T02:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=3611"},"modified":"2024-02-13T06:44:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T06:44:07","slug":"is-it-true-that-you-can-have-an-allergy-to-essential-oils-ep-401","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2024\/02\/is-it-true-that-you-can-have-an-allergy-to-essential-oils-ep-401\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it True That You Can Have an Allergy to Essential Oils? (Ep. 401)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"24\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/02\/allergic-essential-oils-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/02\/allergic-essential-oils-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/02\/allergic-essential-oils-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/02\/allergic-essential-oils-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/02\/allergic-essential-oils-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/02\/allergic-essential-oils-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/02\/allergic-essential-oils.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"24\"><a href=\"https:\/\/revolutionoilspodcast.com\/revolution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(Listen to the Full Episode Here.)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The answer to the question of \u201cCan you be allergic to essential oils?\u201d can be controversial in aromatherapy. The reason this subject is up for heated debate, in my opinion, is due to semantics in three key areas.<\/p>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/revolutionoilspodcast.com\/revolution-podcast\/can-you-be-allergic-to-essential-oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this episode<\/a> of the Essential Oil Revolution I take the plunge and dive deep into this subject. My discussion is centered around the research I compiled in several previous articles, additional sources I reviewed for the podcast, other experts\u2019 opinions, what my clinical experience has shown me over the past 16 years that I have used essential oils in my practice, and my background as an essential oils\u2019 wellness consultant for 20+ years.<\/p>\n<p>Below is an Overview of You Will Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/revolutionoilspodcast.com\/revolution-podcast\/can-you-be-allergic-to-essential-oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">During the Show<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The three main reasons why \u201cbeing allergic to essential oils\u201d is controversial in aromatherapy<\/li>\n<li>Why it\u2019s important to have a balanced perspective of the literature and the information presented from various sources regarding the safety of essential oils<\/li>\n<li>The comparison between documented safety issues with medication errors and drug side effects vs. natural products<\/li>\n<li>What is an allergy?<\/li>\n<li>The four main types of allergies and what two classifications are associated with essential oils<\/li>\n<li>The terpene factor in relationship to contact dermatitis and how it relates to essential oil quality<\/li>\n<li>The difference between photosensitization and contact dermatitis (type four hypersensitivity reactions)<\/li>\n<li>What to do if you have a reaction to essential oils, based on Tisserand Institute\u2019s guidelines<\/li>\n<li>How to avoid skin sensitization reactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/revolutionoilspodcast.com\/revolution-podcast\/can-you-be-allergic-to-essential-oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to listen to the full episode.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/allergic-to-essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to get additional information and resources from the show.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you like the show, help us out and subscribe and provide a rating and feedback on your favorite podcast player. This is a no-cost way to share the message on the power of essential oils. It also supports us in providing you with the best essential information and expert guests!<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Do you love essential oils and want to learn more from a science-based, consumer-friendly, and intuitive perspective?\u00a0<\/strong>Check out my newly re-vamped <a class=\"default-link-style\" href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/members\/vaults\/4204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">membership community<\/a> that includes my <a class=\"default-link-style\" href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/essential-oils-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online<\/a> essential oils database.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.<\/p>\n<p><em>This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Listen to the Full Episode Here.) The answer to the question of \u201cCan you be allergic to essential oils?\u201d can be controversial in aromatherapy. The reason this subject is up for heated debate, in my opinion, is due to semantics in three key areas. 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She became interested in holistic medicine when she was able to heal two herniated discs through nutrition, yoga, supplementation, and chiropractic. She has mentored with holistic practices throughout New York, Vermont, and Connecticut. In addition to her Naturopathic and Functional Medical training, Dr. LoBisco has extensive training in a variety of healing modalities, including therapeutic essential oils, nutraceuticals, herbs, whole food supplements, nutritional medicine, and mind-body therapies. She is a graduate of the accredited, four year post-graduate program in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. This program includes clinical rotations and a demanding scientific curriculum in integrating conventional and natural medicine. Dr. LoBisco holds her license from the state of Vermont. Dr. LoBisco has completed her postdoctoral training as a certified functional medicine practitioner. She is also certified in Applied Kinesiology and holds a BA in psychology from SUNY Geneseo. She has contributed as an item writer for the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and has several articles that have been published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review Digest (NDNR) and the Townsend Letter, both physician- based journals. Dr. LoBisco is also a hired speaker on integrative medical topics for medical professionals. Dr. LoBisco currently incorporates her training in holistic medical practices and conventional medicine through writing, researching, private practice, and through her independent contracting work for companies regarding supplements, nutraceuticals, essential oils, and medical foods. She has a small, private wellness consultation practice through telephone and Skype. Dr. LoBisco also enjoys continuing to educate and empower her readers through her blogs and social media. 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