BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR THYROID HEALTH

SCOTT A JOHNSON

In this podcast episode I’m talking with essential oil and natural solutions expert, Scott A Johnson all about essential oils for thyroid health. Here’s what we cover.

Intro to essential oils and natural solutions for thyroid health

• What got Scott into natural health and essential oils
• Can you manage your thyroid health naturally (ie without medication)?
• What does ‘natural solutions’ really mean? [hint: lifestyle + plant medicine]
• Can you substitute medication with ‘x’ natural solution?
• What is the difference between a natural approach and a more traditional allopathic approach? Can you do both?

Essential oil basics

•  What are essential oils, how to use them.

Essential oils to support thyroid function

• • myrtle
  • nutmeg
  • myrhh
  • watch this space for Black Cumin Seed essential oil – research is strong but not really commercially available yet.

Essential oils to help balance immune cells and inflammation

• • Cedarwood
  • German Chamomile
  • Copaiba
  • Lavender
  • Frankincense

Essental oils for thyroid-disrupted sleep – diffused

• • Lavender
  • Vetiver
  • A citrus + a wood essential oil.

Essential oils for aches and physical discomfort

Applied topically with a carrier oil:

• • Wintergreen
  • Peppermint
  • Rosemary
  • Frankincense
  • Copaiba
  • Ginger
  • Lavender
  • Marjoram
  • Basil
  • Black Pepper
  • Use in a 5-25% dilution with carrier oil – sweet spot about 15%.

Essential oils for hypothyroid fatigue.

There was a study that had people inhaling a blend of peppermint, black pepper, clove and bergamot. They started noticing a difference after 2 weeks – so don’t give up after trying something once.

Essential oils for Autoimmune support

A drop under the tongue 1-2x a day. *May* reduce antibodies.

• • Frankincense
  • Copaiba

Best Essential oils for thyroid health: Scott’s Top 5 to start with.

• • • Frankincense
    • Copaiba
    • Lavender
    • Peppermint
    • Choose your own citrus eg lemon, orange, lime.

PLUS

• How to best use an essential oil roller on the thyroid (& how not too). Best to use about a 5% dilution in a carrier oil. Be gentle, they are potent.
• Have a good reference book (Scott has a few general essential oil reference books + his new book on autoimmune thyroid health – see below is incredibly detailed with protocols and research).
• What other natural solutions should be in your toolkit? – a discussion of diet, lifestyle, supplementation.
• If you want to try a natural approach – how long should you give it?

KISS (KEEP IT SUPER SIMPLE) THYROID COACHING QUESTIONS

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Suspect you have a thyroid issue? PLEASE trust your instincts and get it thoroughly checked out with your health practitioner. This thyroid basics page has an overview of what tests to ask for and an affiliate link to use a private lab if your doctor won't order them.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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