Using Essential Oils Safely
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 74 ratingsIf you're going to learn about using essential oils safely, get your information from someone who doesn't profit from selling them. Lea Jacobson is an essential oil safety expert with the honor of educating over a million health-conscious families on safe remedies for themselves and their loved ones.
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Tea Tree Essential Oil IS Safe for Dogs!
June 27, 2024 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.07 MBSend us a Text Message. So many of you are struggling with the confusing, conflicting, and often controversial information when it comes to using essential oils safely, so I'd like to set the record straight. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, people come to me when they want to know the truth about essential oils - and when it comes to using Tea Tree with your pets, you want to make sure you're getting the right information. I can just tell you that Tea Tree is safe for dogs, but I'...
Which Essential Oils are Safe for Dogs? Here's my Top 5
June 13, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.25 MBSend us a Text Message. It pains me to see people choosing essential oils that are safe for them but not dogs. Their pet then starts exhibiting symptoms that can be avoided with a little knowledge. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know the benefits and safety of essential oils for both humans and pets, and in this episode I'm going to share with you 5 essential oils safe for dogs, and how they can benefit your furry friend... ...and I'll address a controversial question "is Tea T...
How to Select the Best Essential Oils for Your Dog (Fool-Proof Method!)
May 30, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBSend us a Text Message. A lot of people struggle when it comes to using essential oils with their pets. And it's no surprise when you look at all of the unsafe information out there. I've seen recommendations for dropping essential oils into your pet's food, rubbing them into your dog's fur without diluting, and brushing your puppy's teeth with them. It makes me cringe. None of us want to see our puppy suffering from adverse reactions that could be avoided - if we weren't misinformed. ...
Are Essential Oils Safe for Dogs? Avoid These Common Mistakes...
May 16, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.01 MBSend us a Text Message. It really bothers me seeing so many consumers rush into using essential oils with their dogs without doing their research, quickly leading to their four legged friends gagging, having skin reactions, liver issues and more. None of us want that for our dogs, right? Essential oils are supposed to make our lives better! As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know the benefits of essential oils as well as the safety - and in this episode I'm sharing 5 common mistake...
How to Make Them Last Longer - Q&A
December 29, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.07 MBSend us a Text Message. Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 9 "How to Make Essential Oils Last Longer." This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
How to Tell if They've Gone Bad - Q&A
December 28, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.75 MBSend us a Text Message. Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 8 "How to Tell if Essential Oils Have Gone Bad." This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Estimated Shelf Life - Q&A
December 28, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.31 MBSend us a Text Message. Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 7 "Estimated Shelf Life of Essential Oils." This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
What Makes Essential Oils Go Bad - Q&A
December 27, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.87 MBSend us a Text Message. Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 6 "What Makes Essential Oils Go Bad?" This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Do Essential Oils Last Forever - Q&A
December 26, 2023 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.28 MBSend us a Text Message. Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 5, "Do Essential Oils Last Forever?" This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
How are Essential Oils Made - Q&A
December 26, 2023 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 4 "How are Essential Oils Made?" This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
What Are Essential Oils - Q&A
December 26, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBSend us a Text Message. Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 3 "What Are Essential Oils." This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
What Did You Learn So Far? Quiz Yourself!
December 15, 2023 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MBSend us a Text Message. If you've listened to the last few episodes in this section of the introduction to essential oils, then you are ready to test your knowledge! If you've read my book, you probably will ace this quiz! https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
How to Make Essential Oils Last Longer
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.8 MBSend us a Text Message. This tip ensures you use your essential oils before they go bad! Join Lea as she continues to read through her book, Using Essential Oils Safely: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
How to Tell if Essential Oils Have Gone Bad
December 07, 2023 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBSend us a Text Message. Knowing these two things can help you figure out if your essential oils have gone bad. Join Lea as she continues to read through her book, Using Essential Oils Safely. https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Estimated Shelf Life of Essential Oils
December 05, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.14 MBSend us a Text Message. Discover the estimated shelf life for 14 popular essential oils, and find out how to access the shelf life for more than 240 essential oils as Lea continues reading through her book Using Essential Oils Safely https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Suppo...
What Makes Essential Oils Go Bad?
December 01, 2023 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBSend us a Text Message. Find out the three things that make essential oils go bad so you can keep your essential oils fresher longer! Join Lea as she continues to read you her book, Using Essential Oils Safely https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Do Essential Oils Last Forever?
November 29, 2023 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBSend us a Text Message. If you were told essential oils never expire, you need to listen to this episode as Lea continues to read from her book Using Essential Oils Safely https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
How Are Essential Oils Made?
November 27, 2023 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MBSend us a Text Message. Understanding how essential oils are made can help us understand how quality can be affected. Join Lea as we continue to read through Using Essential Oils Safely, the book https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
What Are Essential Oils?
November 22, 2023 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.56 MBSend us a Text Message. In order to understand safety and usage, it's important to distinguish what essential oils are, and what they are not as we continue to read through Using Essential Oils Safely, the book https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
How Much Do You Know About Essential Oils? (Pop Quiz)
November 22, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Just for fun, test your knowledge about how essential oils are made, what makes them go bad, and a few intro-topic questions. The next few episodes will answer these questions as we continue to read through Using Essential Oils Safely, the book https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available ...
Introduction to Essential Oils - Chapter 1 Overview
November 22, 2023 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.22 MBSend us a Text Message. What you can expect from the next few episodes, as we dive into the first chapter of my book Using Essential Oils Safely: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/BOOK Access a deeper dive by enrolling in the Using Essential Oils Safely Course: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/COURSE This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJaco...
Carrot Seed Essential Oil As Sunscreen?
August 01, 2022 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MBSend us a Text Message. Truth or Fiction? https://www.LeaJacobson.com This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Lies You've Been Told About Copaiba Essential Oil
June 29, 2022 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBSend us a Text Message. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist I've seen so much misinformation when it comes to using Copaiba essential oil (Copaifera langsdorfii, Copaifera officinalis). Download the PDF here: https://www.leajacobson.com/LiesAboutCopaibaEO This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the ...
Cinnamon Leaf, Rashes, and Sensitivities
November 10, 2021 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.75 MBSend us a Text Message. If you use Cinnamon Leaf (or Bark) you'll want to listen to the potential adverse reactions like what happened to Stacie's daughter. Learn more when you sign up for (free) 30 Days of Essential Oil Safety Files at https://www.LeaJacobson.com This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support ...
Reasons Applying Essential Oils to Feet is a Waste
November 09, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBSend us a Text Message. Can you think of more reasons? This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Essential Oil Morphine Bomb - is it safe?
October 25, 2021 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBSend us a Text Message. You've probably seen the recipes for "morphine bomb" with essential oils floating around. Is it safe? I'll tell you... https://www.LeaJacobson.com This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Is Essential Oil Safety Academy for you?
October 25, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBSend us a Text Message. I help health care professionals who are looking to enhance their own professional expertise with essential oils. Are you a good fit? Apply here: https://www.eosafetyacademy.com/apply This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Concerns With Pre-Made Blends
October 25, 2021 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MBKnow the safety of the blends you are using! Here I go over some safety concerns with the most popular anti-germ blends. Check out the safety of more popular blends (free) here: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/EOBS
Lea's Elderberry "Syrup" Recipe
October 25, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.86 MBSend us a Text Message. As a Certified Herbalist (yes, I have that training, too!) elderberry is my #1 go-to for viruses & colds, as it has been shown to reduce symptoms and length of illness. Elderberries are the best things to have around during cold and flu season. Taking a teaspoon a day can ward off illness, and a tablespoon a day can help your body bounce back from illness more quickly. You can make your own very easily. Download the recipe inside the Learning Center. This is Lea Jac...
Making Gifts with Essential Oils? Listen Up!
October 25, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.39 MBSend us a Text Message. Whether it's soaps, room sprays, potpourri, or rollers, you MUST know the safety of the essential oils you're using in the products you're making. You need to ensure they are safe for the recipient: not interacting with medications they are on, safe for children if used with children, etc. Here are some tips. Resources mentioned: Essential Oil Safety Profiles, Essential Oil Safety Files, CLUB, Academy. This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safe...
Concerns With Pre-Made Blends
October 25, 2021 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBSend us a Text Message. Know the safety of the blends you are using! Here I go over some safety concerns with the most popular anti-germ blends. Check out the safety of more popular blends (free) here: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/EOBS This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Replacing Medications with Essential Oils is Dangerous
October 23, 2021 01:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBSend us a Text Message. Someone contacted me this evening asking if it was safe for her daughter (breastfeeding a 3-month-old) to take copaiba softgels instead of Z0l0ft. I was able to share with her how dangerous it is to replace medications (especially strong mental health ones) with essential oils. PLEASE do not replace strong medications with essential oils! PLEASE do not listen to people who sell you essential oils who tell you that you can. You could rebound! You could feel worse! ...
Do the French really drink their essential oils? Schools of Thought aka Methods of Use
October 21, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBSend us a Text Message. You may have heard people tell you they are using essential oils the "French way" to validate adding essential oils to water. Is that really how the French do it? Taking applications for Essential Oil Safety ACADEMY™ here: https://www.eosafetyacademy.com/apply This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.co...
Which Brands are Worth it? (and the question you should actually be asking)
October 20, 2021 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.59 MBSend us a Text Message. Some things about essential oil companies you may not know, things to avoid when using essential oils, and some things to do. https://www.LeaJacobson.com and EOsafetyACADEMY.com/apply This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
HYDROSOLS: Aromatherapy's Best Kept Secret
October 11, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBSend us a Text Message. Learn why hydrosols should be in everyone's arsenal! Access the full class on Hydrosols inside the CLUB: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/CLUB This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Essential oils Don't Detox - That's an Adverse Reaction! Dilute Dilute Dilute
October 06, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MBSend us a Text Message. Did you know essential oils should be diluted before being applied to the skin? Did you know some essential oils have a specific dilution % that you need to know so that you can prevent irritation, redness, itching, blisters, and sensitization? Find out what the topical max is for Spearmint and Lemongrass so you don't have an adverse reaction (and no, it's not detox). Download the Topical Max Cheat Sheets inside the CLUB This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use ...
Kick Fatigue in the Face Essential Oil Recipe
October 04, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.19 MBSend us a Text Message. Are you ready to kick fatigue in the face? Use this recipe to help your energy levels. Download and print from here: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/KickFatigue This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Dilution chart differences - who is right?
September 30, 2021 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.99 MBSend us a Text Message. Why is there such a discrepancy when it comes to how many drops to add when creating your own products and blends? This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Is it Safe to Use Essential oils in Skincare?
September 29, 2021 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.87 MBSend us a Text Message. When skincare includes essential oils, how can we know if it is safe to use topically? This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Soak a Tampon in Essential Oils for a UTI
September 28, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 6.16 MBSend us a Text Message. Is it safe to add essential oils to a tampon and insert it for a UTI? Let's find out... This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Essential Oils for Congestion Safe for Kids
September 28, 2021 03:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBSend us a Text Message. Isn't it frustrating that most of the blends that are marketed for congestion aren't safe for kids? I share with you my best recipes for congestion that are - you guessed it - free of Eucalyptus and Peppermint and SAFE for the whole family while NOT compromising efficacy. Visit the Learning Center for the written version of the recipes: https://www.LeaJacobson.com Want to snag the Guide to Congestion that lists all 71 essential oils that ROCK for congestion? Visit th...
Inhale vs Topical LIVE Q&A
September 21, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MBSend us a Text Message. Do you know when to use essential oils topically, and when to inhale? I discuss a few options here, but I'd love to hear more from you! Send your questions to [email protected] and I'll answer them in an up-coming podcast. This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Essential Oils
September 20, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSend us a Text Message. You can find the information in this video inside our free membership, the Learning Center, (once inside look for the "Pregnancy-Breastfeeding" tab) at https://www.LeaJacobson.com. Want to dive deeper? Enroll in our CLUB for a full list of essential oils SAFE and essential oils to AVOID https://www.LeaJacobson.com/CLUB This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they c...
Essential Oil Trends: How Safe is Is the "Flu Bomb" Recipe?
September 20, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Facebook post mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/UsingEOsSafely/posts/3138916009724776 Learn more about the safety of essential oils: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/EOsingles This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Essential Oil Trends: Peppermint EO and Sports Towels
September 13, 2021 21:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBSend us a Text Message. Know the safety of the essential oils you're using! Get started with our free email series 30 Days of Essential Oil Safety by enrolling at LeaJacobson.com This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Essential Oils Are Killing Your Cat
September 13, 2021 21:00 - 7 minutes - 5.32 MBSend us a Text Message. Keep your pets safe! Learn more inside our Learning Center, a FREE membership, by clicking the "PETS" tab. This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Anti-Germ Cleaning Spray RECIPE
September 13, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MBSend us a Text Message. Looking for a cleaning spray recipe using essential oils that are safe around kids and dogs? Then this is for you! Also available inside our FREE Learning Center membership under the "RECIPES" tab. Enroll for free here: https://www.LeaJacobson.com This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. S...
What to do in an Ingesting Essential Oil Emergency
September 03, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Whether you accidentally ingested essential oils yourself, or whether you discovered after the fact food you ate had essential oils in it without your knowledge, these tips should help you. You can find more info in our Learning Center. If not a member yet (free) just go to https://www.LeaJacobson.com/LCsignup then click the tab "Emergencies" and even more on the "Ingesting" tab! This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned...
How To Safely Inhale Essential Oils
September 02, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Knowledge is power! Use these tips to safely inhale essential oils in a variety of ways. Learn more inside our FREE membership, the Learning Center. Access at https://www.LeaJacobson.com This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the Show.
Essential Oils Are More Than Just Pretty Smells
September 01, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MBSend us a Text Message. Essential oils can have benefits, but also risks. Know your essential oils and choose them based on efficacy and safety. Be intentional. Enroll in the FREE Learning Center, 30 Days of Essential Oil Safety, and Aromatherapy Daily Tips at https://www.LeaJacobson.com This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson...