Chronic pain impacts about 20% of the population and high impact pain about 8%. It’s something we need to acknowledge and become empowered with tools to support us. If you don’t have pain yourself, you know someone who is struggling with it on a daily basis. In this episode we will dive deep into some of the causes of pain, autoimmunity and arthritis, some of the most effective herbs and essential oils for pain, how they work and more.  Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND., also known as Dr. Z, is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, licensed by the board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners in Connecticut as a Naturopathic Physician. Dr. Z is an authority in the Naturopathy field, nationally recognized for his radio programs on Health and Alternative Medicine, his best-selling books, his international “ EcoTours for Cures ™ “, his lectures and seminars, and also for his classes at the former University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine. He also has expertise in traditional Chinese Medicine and is a registered medical herbalist certified by the American herbalist guild. Dr. Z is also a black belt martial artist, an award-winning horticulturist and gardener, botanical formulator, and avid researcher in ethnobotany. Dr. Z’s won numerous awards for his work as a physician and for his dedication to teaching and training the next generation of naturopathic doctors.  What You Will Learn: The background behind Dr. Z’s recent documentary on how he became a naturopathic physician and apprenticed with a Jamaican medicine man. This was the basis for his international “ EcoTours for Cures ™ “. What got Dr. Z so interested in pain management and arthritis, including how he fought pain and inflammation as a black belt martial artist. Some of the causes of chronic pain: trauma, arthritis, and autoimmune disease.  How naturopathic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), shamanic medicine, and integrative holistic practices converge to deal with the underlying causes of pain and rheumatic disease through using herbs and essential oils. An understanding of various pain pathways and how essential oils and herbs intercept pain’s transmission as they address underlying causes. Some of Dr Z’s favorite herbs and essential oils for pain and their mechanisms. Closing Questions: What are one or two things Dr. Z does every day for health and self-care and what he thinks we should ditch and switch out to be healthier. Dr. Z’s favorite DIY with essential oils: His salve for pain with allspice or pimento oil. Links to learn more about Dr. Z and his offerings: www.DrZnaturally.com www.EcotoursforCures.com https://www.facebook.com/ecotoursforcuresjamaica/ Dr. Z’s documentary on YouTube Dr. Z’s National Presentation on Pain Dr. Z's Paper on the Topical Application of California Poppy for Opioid Addiction  Dr. Z’s Paper on the Natural Support for Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disease Dr. Z and the Natural Nurse’s Paper on Topical and Herbal Pain Remedies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices