{"id":3651,"date":"2024-03-12T11:18:19","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T11:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=3651"},"modified":"2024-03-12T16:48:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T16:48:19","slug":"how-essential-oils-support-mental-health-with-jade-shutes-ep-405","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2024\/03\/how-essential-oils-support-mental-health-with-jade-shutes-ep-405\/","title":{"rendered":"How Essential Oils Support Mental Health with Jade Shutes (Ep. 405)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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(Listen to the Full Episode Here.)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Therapeutic, quality essential oils<\/a> are most well known for their ability to promote relaxation, but they are also powerful tools that enhance our psychology and balance our physiology. In fact, the aromatic<\/a> and physical properties<\/a> of essential oils have been clinically proven to effect emotions<\/a> and cognition<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In this episode<\/a> of the Essential Oil Revolution, we review how essential oils can support mental health. Not only am I grateful to bring more attention to this important topic, but I am also honored to be joined by one of the foremost and respected authorities in aromatherapy, Jade Shutes, to discuss it.<\/p>\n

Jade is a world-renowned aromatherapy practitioner, researcher, and an international educator. She has been in the aromatherapy field for three decades and she is passionate about aromatics. Jade believes the sense of smell is one of the most powerful senses for healing the mind\/body\/psyche in this era of upheaval and change. She is best known for her balanced, progressive, holistic, and inspiring approach and teaching style.<\/p>\n

During the show<\/a>, Jade dives deep into how essential oils and aromatherapy can be used as an ally to benefit our mood, emotional balance, and brain health. They can be used to fill in the gaps to achieve a more holistic approach to our current mental health care treatment.<\/p>\n

Below is a summary of the key points we discussed during our interview.<\/p>\n

What You\u2019ll Learn:<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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  1. An introduction on how essentials oils influence mental health (0 min)<\/li>\n
  2. Jade\u2019s background and bio (2 min)\n
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    1. Jade has been a key influencer in aromatherapy for three decades.<\/li>\n
    2. Jade was recently highlighted on the Aromatic Hologram as a featured pioneer in aromatherapy. (6 min)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    3. How Jade got interested in aromatherapy for mental health (8 min)<\/li>\n
    4. How essential oils can help one during times of trials by bringing us into the moment (13.50 min)<\/li>\n
    5. Why we should customize interventions and not just treat a diagnosis (15.30 min)<\/li>\n
    6. The multiple and holistic ways essential oils can benefit mental health: This is through the hedonic effect, psychological expectancy, memory-based association, and pharmacological mechanisms. (17.50 min)<\/li>\n
    7. The importance of using integrative support along with clinical aromatherapy (25 min)<\/li>\n
    8. The mental health conditions that have the most research with aromatherapy and what Jade has experienced with using various essential oils for them including: (28.30 min)\n
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      1. Specific oils Jade currently is incorporating to help her family cope with grief.<\/li>\n
      2. An oil that was featured in Jade\u2019s articles on essential oils for mental health<\/a> and panic attacks<\/a> that took me by surprise.<\/li>\n
      3. Essential oils that can support mood and their mechanisms. (35 min)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      4. Jade\u2019s guidelines for diffusing essential oils for emotional support (38 min)<\/li>\n
      5. The mood benefits received from topical applications of essential oils (48 min)<\/li>\n
      6. Essential oils impact<\/a> on the vagus nerve and how they can be used to change neural connections based on this (52 min)<\/li>\n
      7. The many different integrative techniques to help with mental health: Essential oils can be incorporated into each one but are not the sole treatment. (55 min)<\/li>\n
      8. Jade\u2019s insights on essential oils for trauma and how trauma changes the brain (1 hour)<\/li>\n
      9. How essential oils can impact social connection and how being around others ignites all our senses (1 hour 8 min)<\/li>\n
      10. How food, the earth, and smell enhance our health: Socioeconomics can impact this. (1 hour 11 min)<\/li>\n
      11. Using essential oils to support the mental health of youth: Teens are especially suffering from mental health issues.<\/li>\n
      12. \u00a0Closing questions to get to know Jade more and her recipe for aromatic baths<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Click here to listen to the full episode.<\/a><\/h3>\n

        Click here to get more detailed show notes and resources from the show.<\/a><\/h3>\n

        Please share this with others. We are in a mental health crisis<\/a> and many are suffering and could benefit from an integrative approach<\/a> that incorporates aromatherapy.<\/p>\n

        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 like, Jade Shutes!<\/p>\n

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        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 membership community<\/a> that includes my online<\/a> essential oils database.<\/p>\n

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        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

        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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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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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