Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine
In the Gutsy Health podcast, Juanique Grover and Gina Worful cover the topics involved in alternative health, holistic health, nutrition, diets, and medicine. They have transformed their own lives and their patient's lives by researching the best health practices and translating them into an applicable lifestyle. Their goal is to share their knowledge and help empower individuals in taking their health back into their own hands and living a better, healthier life.
Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine
How to Utilize Essential Oils to Boost Your Immunity This Winter with Cecilia Salvesen
“Use essential oils at the first sign of winter sickness by applying diluted oils to the neck, feet, and chest while inhaling frequently through the nostrils. Repeat three times daily to potentially stop illness in its tracks.”
Curious about what makes essential oils so potent and effective?
Are they safe to use around children?
Perhaps you're unsure how to dilute and apply them correctly for the best results.
If so, get ready to learn about aromatherapy and essential oils!
Our guest this week is Cecilia Salvesen, founder of Honestly Essentials and an essential oil expert. She'll share her knowledge on aromatherapy tools to help combat viral seasons. We'll cover the essential oil varieties that boost immunity, smart ways to blend and dilute them effectively, and tips for using them safely with your little ones.
Listen to this episode to learn how to fight off the flu and soothe coughs and congestion during these cold months. Tune in to Episode 5 of Season 3 today!
Show Highlights:
00:00 - Episode Start
00:42 - Learn Cecilia’s close brush with death twice after childbirth, which became the catalyst for her practice in complementary medicine
15:57 - Get tips for using essential oils to combat aggressive viral illnesses during winter
18:19 - Understand what makes these botanical extracts so potent and effective
23:17 - Find out which plant oils should be medicine cabinet staples for winter.
24:50 - Learn the best application methods: oral, topical, or diffusing essential oils
34:27 - Get the top 3-5 essential oil blends for fighting bacterial, viral and fungal threats
37:31 - Remedies using essential oils to relieve fever, fatigue, and body aches in adults and kids
41:39 - Discover the go-to botanical blend for treating coughs
43:08 - Tips for safely using essential oils on infants and the ideal age to start
46:00 - Recommendations for high-quality, pre-blended winter wellness essential oil products
48:50 - Learn the steam inhalation technique using essential oils to clear congestion
54:41 - Weighing the effectiveness of ingesting vs topical essential oil application
56:46 - Guidance on using essential oils preventatively vs only when sick
1:05:08 - Overview of a comprehensive aromatherapy course covering safety, blending, and more
Important Links:
- Gutsy Health Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/gutsyhealthpodcast/
- Gutsy Health Academy - https://www.mygutsyhealth.com/
- Cecilia is generously offering a 20% discount on all Honestly Essential products until the end of this month! Visit here - https://www.honestlyessential.com/
- Feel free to reach out to ProvoHealth and schedule a consultation by calling 801-691-1765