Dr. Lindsey Elmore
Back to Basics
A wealth of information. A dearth of clear decisions. When you look online, there are dozens of different opinions about how essential oils should and should not be used. There are so many essential oil gurus who swear that they should never be ingested or applied without carrier oil. Some even contend that they should exclusively ... Read more
Effects of Essential Oils on the Liver
Ingestion of essential oils has a bad reputation for causing liver damage. But what actually are the effects of essential oils on the liver? Studies have reported adverse reactions from depletion of metabolizing enzymes to the point of death. Conversely, studies have also shown liver protection from essential oils. Let’s look at how essential oils ... Read more
Essential Oils and Teeth
Can Essential Oils Damage Teeth? When it comes to essential oils and teeth, there is one major discussion point: do essential oils damage enamel. Let’s Talk about Acid Some say that lemon essential oil and other citrus oils damage teeth. The damage is said to the be linked to the concentration of citric acid. There ... Read more
7 Step Guide to Making Decisions
Do you feel overwhelmed by the constant pressure to look right, act right, and be perfect? Instead of trusting everyone else’s opinion, this guide will teach you 7 steps to make decisions that honor your inner voice, optimize health, and serve your higher purpose. This guide will teach you how to cut through the confusion and decide.
Lipid Pneumonia and Essential Oils? Should I be Concerned?
I have read reports in the blog-o-sphere and even on reputable science education websites that essential oils can accumulate in the lungs and cause lipid pneumonia. Select pulmonologists have even claimed to see them on bronchoscopy. Other physicians are encouraging people to avoid using essential oils in a diffuser, regardless of the existence or non-existence ... Read more