(Un)well 01: Not so essential oils

This month, we’re taking a look at the new Netflix documentary series, (Un)Well. First up, essential oils. Are they actually useful, or just something that smells nice? And more importantly, can they be dangerous?Follow Pixie Turner @pixienutrition on Instagram | Twitter | FacebookFollow Dr Nikki Stamp @drnikkistamp on Instagram | Twitter | FacebookEmail us with your questions [email protected]                                  Please don’t forget to give us a 5-star rating to help others find us Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com(Theme song is ‘Rookie Mistake’ by Fly Guy Five)Cover art is by Fine Print Food - @fineprintfoodThis week’s suggested readings:The Essentials of Essential Oil https://www.advancesinpediatrics.com/article/S0065-3101(19)30005-2/pdfFTC research on MLMs: https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/trade-regulation-rule-disclosure-requirements-and-prohibitions-concerning-business-opportunities-ftc.r511993-00008%C2%A0/00008-57281.pdfDr Alan Levinovitz - Goop teaches us we can be pure if we spend enough money https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/goop-teaches-us-we-can-be-pure--if-we-spend-enough-money/2020/01/16/22f8114e-37c1-11ea-bf30-ad313e4ec754_story.htmlLavender oil versus lorazepam study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S094471130900261XScience Vs (podcast) Essential oils https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/science-vs/id1051557000?i=1000420157298 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.