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Is Thieves Essential Oil Blend Safe?
04 Mar 2025
00:07:00
This is Part 1 in a series on Dangerous Essential Oil 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.
If you've been following this series you've been armed with the right questions to ask when checking out an essential oil company, as well as the warnings you should be seeing for ten popular essential oils.
Some of you have been disappointed in the lack of transparency when it comes to essential oil safety precautions, and don't blame you!
As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essential oils, I'm going to address why it matters that a company provides proper safety info, and what to do about it. I'm also going to touch on GC/MS and third-party testing, and the myth that "you get what you pay for."
And at the end of the episode we'll talk about what the term "therapeutic grade" means - and why it was banned.
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.
10 Problematic Essential Oils (How to Choose the Best Essential Oil Brand Part 4)
10 Jan 2025
00:08:59
So far in this series on choosing an essential oil brand, I've armed you with some great questions to ask when you check out a company's website. This can help you determine whether or not they are providing the safety information you need to stay safe.
In this episode, we're going to zero in on 10 essential oils that most companies keep in stock and see if they provide all the pertinent information for these potentially problematic essential oils.
As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and Essential Oil Safety Expert who doesn't sell essential oils, I'm going to cover all the safety information you need to know for Anise, Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark and Leaf, Clove, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lemon, Oregano, Peppermint, and Wintergreen essential oils.
Without having this information, you could be putting yourself and your family at risk if you're currently using the essential oils I just mentioned - without taking certain precautions - or avoiding some completely.
Plus, I'll talk about what to do if the company you've been purchasing from isn't being transparent about essential oil safety.
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.
What is the BEST essential oil brand? (How to Choose the Best Essential Oil Brand, Part 3)
24 Dec 2024
00:08:13
If you're wondering which essential oil brand to purchase from, you can check out the website of the brand that you are interested in, and go through a list of questions to see where they stand. Some of those questions I've shared on previous episodes, and today you'll hear some more.
As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essential oils, I've come up with 9 questions you can use while scouting out a company's website to see if they are up to snuff when it comes to safety knowledge! And if you end up overwhelmed, you can check out the reviews I've posted inside the BRAND REVIEWS Portal on my website.
If the company doesn't properly inform you of safety concerns, you could be purchasing essential oils not safe for your kids, essential oils that are are blood thinning, or -worse- potentially carcinogenic.
...at the end of this episode I'll share with you some of the results for a few of the brands I've reviewed inside the BRAND REVIEWS Portal...
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.
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.
How to Choose the BEST Essential Oil Brand (Part 1)
30 Oct 2024
00:07:19
One of the most common questions I get asked about in our facebook group is: "What brand is best?" or "Which brand do YOU use, Lea?"
Sometimes it's because the person knows about the 3rd party testing I pioneered a while back which we did to discover what's really in those essential oil bottles?
"What brand is best?" was one of my first questions, too, before I found out the questions we should be asking instead (more on this later).
As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essential oils, this is a topic I try to avoid due to the drama that often comes along with it.
But in today's episode I'm going to go there.
..and I'll share with you what the results were from our first round of 3rd party testing...
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.
Curious to know if our brand series is for you? Let's find out with a pop quiz that will test your knowledge when it comes to choosing an essential oil brand to purchase from.
As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essential oils, and the person who pioneered at third-party testing, I'm the perfect person to guide you through the controversial question. What brand is best?
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.
Are you struggling to calm your anxious pet? In this informative video I'll show you how you can help soothe your furry friend and reduce their anxiety - naturally!
As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I'm trained in both essential oils and hydrosols, and I'll show you practical ways to use both to calm your pet.
Whether your pet is dealing with separation anxiety, fear of loud noises, or general nervousness, this expert advice will guide you towards a happier, more serene pet.
And I'll share with you one common method some people use to apply essential oils to their dog that can cause adverse reactions.
Skipping this advice can leave you with a listless dog and a rash on your hands.
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.
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.
One of my pet peeves is when companies try to sell you essential oils that aren't safe like Basil, Fennel, and Nutmeg.
The steam distillation process, the most common method of turning plants into essential oils, can cause safe and even beneficial herbs to be harmful once they've gone through the distillation process and made into essential oils - and I'll let you know how to tell the difference between essential oils that have the same name
You'll want to go through your essential oils AND blends and see which ones to toss so you aren't exposing yourself or your pets to these carcinogenic, neurotoxic, and otherwise unsafe essential oils. Ready?
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.
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'm actually going to show you how the rumor got started, links and all, and you can see if you agree with me or not....and I'll let you know which part of the rumor that I do agree with.
Skipping this information will keep you wondering "is Tea Tree essential oil really safe?" and potentially miss out on using a useful essential oil with your dog. Let's dig in...
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.
Which Essential Oils are Safe for Dogs? Here's my Top 5
13 Jun 2024
00:07:31
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 Tree essential oil safe for dogs?"
Not knowing what essential oils are safe to use with your dog, such as the difference between Sage and Clary Sage, can put your pet in distress, so let's make sure that doesn't happen to you...
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.
How to Select the Best Essential Oils for Your Dog (Fool-Proof Method!)
30 May 2024
00:09:18
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.
As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know the benefits of essential oils as well as the safety. And in this episode, I'm sharing the fool-proof way to select the best essential oils for your dog in four easy steps. And I promise you don't need to know any chemistry to do this.
And I'll tell you what to do in case your dog accidentally licks, and therefore eats, the essential oil remedy.
Not following this process can leave your dog still suffering with the same issue, or worse, having new reactions due to essential oil misuse. So let's make sure that doesn't happen to you.
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.
Are Essential Oils Safe for Dogs? Avoid These Common Mistakes...
16 May 2024
00:07:13
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 mistakes you might be making without even realizing it.
..and I'll share the one thing you probably AREN'T already doing that you MUST do before using essential oils with your dog.
Most pet owners who hurt their animals with essential oils don't consider themselves irresponsible - until things go wrong, so let's make sure that doesn't happen to you...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Much Do You Know About Essential Oils? (Pop Quiz)
22 Nov 2023
00:03:59
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 at LeaJacobson.com/podcast.
Introduction to Essential Oils - Chapter 1 Overview
22 Nov 2023
00:01:41
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 LeaJacobson.com/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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Replacing Medications with Essential Oils is Dangerous
23 Oct 2021
00:02:46
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!
This must be done under supervision by a medical professional (like your doctor, or a naturopath or someone who can monitor you).
Essential oils are amazing! But PLEASE use responsibly.
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.
Do the French really drink their essential oils? Schools of Thought aka Methods of Use
21 Oct 2021
00:08:39
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.com/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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 this page: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/EOguides
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.