How to Use Essential Oils for Energy, Sleep, and Stress with Dr. Eric Zielinski

I recently had an interesting conversation with Dr. Eric Zielinski, a public health researcher and aromatherapy expert who completely changed my perspective on essential oils. Years ago, I thought they were just hippy-dippy new age nonsense. But the science is real, and the applications are powerful.

Dr. Zielinski has dedicated his career to educating people about essential oils without any financial bias—he doesn't sell them. This means he can tell you the truth about what actually works, what's dangerous, and how to use these plant medicines safely and effectively.

In this episode, we discuss how essential oils work in your body, why most people are using them wrong, and the specific oils that can transform your energy, sleep quality, and stress levels. We also discuss the shocking truth about synthetic oils and how to protect yourself from fake products.

This podcast was initially released in January 2018

In this podcast, Dr. Zielinski and I discuss:

The fact that essential oils are volatile organic compounds and how they actually work in your body

The critical difference between pure essential oils and synthetic knockoffs (75% of market oils are fake)

How to safely dilute and apply essential oils to avoid burns and sensitization

The three primary methods of using essential oils: topical, internal, and inhalation

The specific oils you should try for energy, sleep, and stress

Why minimizing your toxic load is the first step to increasing your energy naturally

How to make your own non-toxic hand sanitizers and personal care products