Today, I'm re-airing my conversation with Holly Brandenberger. If you have ever searched for anything related to essential oils on Instagram, then you likely have come across her aromatherapy account @thescienceofessentials. Holly is the face behind that account, she is a registered nurse and aromatherapist and is at the cutting edge of essential oils research in a hospital setting.

In this interview, you’ll hear from her about the actual science of how essential oils work, what the latest research says about essential oil uses and brain health and pain management and we also dive in to simple ways to use essential oils in your homes, the best oils for hair growth, stress, natural remedies for congestion and kids, sleep, DIY skincare and even the oils short list of oils that Holly could never live without.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How aromatherapy can be used in hospitals to calm patients
• The neuroscience behind why essential oils work
• How to use essential oils safely
• Best practices for using essential oils with children
• Best oils for hair growth, sleep, memory & focus
• Debunking misconceptions around oils like Lavender

Connect with Holly:

• @scienceofessentials
• Holly's blog
• Holly's Courses, Books & Guides

Disclaimer: The essential oils industry is not a regulated industry and everything that we discuss in this interview, the benefits associated with oils and the published, medical research only apply to pure essential oils. Fragrance oils, solvent distilled oils and fractionally distilled oils found in grocery stores, on Amazon and budget brands are not the oils that we are talking about.

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Studies Mentioned in Episode:

Essential Oils and Memory Improvement

Lavender is NOT a hormone disruptor

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Are you someone who suffers from seasonal allergies? Until a few years ago, I thought I had a super power that allowed me to side step allergy season. But after moving to Virginia, seasonal allergies hit me hard. The itchy eyes, sinus pressure, and headache-y feeling is downright miserable. So today, i’m telling you all about the natural remedies that have allowed me to actually enjoy springtime.

This is one of my most requested episodes. No one wants to move through Spring like a Zombie because the pollen in the air is making you sick. In this episode, I share my experience dealing with seasonal allergies for the first time after moving across country, my scary experience with Claritin and all the things I've done to relieve my allergies, naturally.

Listen for an in-depth explanation of my favorite natural remedies, lifestyle changes and the most effective natural solutions that I have found. Many of my suggestions involve overall lifestyle changes that can help with many aspects of your health.

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• Essential Oils for Allergies (use code SHAREYL for 10% off your first order)
• Organic Olivia Allergy Defense Tonic and Probiotics
• Hylands Allergy

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In this episode, we're chatting about:

• Synthetic Dyes vs. Plant Made dyes
• Sustainability of the fashion industry
• Clothing made from petrochemicals
• The difference between organic and regenerative fabrics
• Personal stories about how the switch to non-toxic fabric has effected us
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If you enjoyed this weeks' episode, please:

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