Dr. Eric Zielinski (Dr. Z) is an aromatherapist and author of the upcoming book The Healing Power of Essential Oils. His mission is to take the “woo-woo” out of essential oils and show that there is a plethora of science-based research proving their health benefits. Listen to find out how essential oils can be used as plant-based medicine, plus the best essential oils to choose for helping with everything from women’s health issues to autoimmune disease. This podcast will give you all the tools you need to put these amazing oils into immediate therapeutic use!     Key takeaways: [2:20] Dr. Eric Zielinski´s career briefing [4:09] How did Dr. Z get into the field of essential oils? [7:09] There’s a significant amount of research on the effectiveness of essential oils in the area of women’s health.  [8:33] In his book, Dr. Z covers a wide range of topics on women’s health, from the premenstrual to the postmenopausal stage in a woman’s life.  [8:48] A highly diluted, safe essential oil blend can be used for vaginal dryness. [9:58] Aromatherapy 101: to make a safe 1% dilution, add 6 drops of essential oil to a carrier oil like coconut, jojoba, or evening primrose oil.  [13:01] Dr. Z’s top three essential oils for women are clary sage, geranium, and lavender. [13:45] These oils have the tendency to give the body what it needs to create homeostasis. [14:41] Ylang-ylang is another cost-effective essential oil with many benefits. [15:32] The craziest story in Dr. Z’s career involves a very frail woman with multiple health conditions whose hands would break out into oozing sores during her menstrual cycle. [19:03] By making dietary changes and using Mama Z’s healing serum along with other oils for symptom management, that woman became well again. [21:45] Become your own personal health detective to experience healing. [22:24] Dr. Z’s one thing that makes the biggest difference: loving yourself and others can transform your life.  [22:34] Get a free access pass to Dr. Z’s club for tons of essential oil recipes and information on how to put them into use. [25:56] JJ explains why food intolerance is the real cause of weight gain in The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 foods, Lose 7 pounds, Just 7 days! Discover the sneaky 7 foods and find out more by visiting jjvirgin.com/books,  [26:35] Listener’s question: What are the top 3 things for helping women sail through menopause?  [28:18] It’s key to manage stress, dial in your thyroid, and balance your blood sugar levels.   Mentioned in this episode: DrEricZ.com JJVirgin.com/drz JJVirgin.com/books Facebook JJVirginOfficial JJVirginstore.com