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The Essential Oil Revolution - Health, Purpose, and Aromatherapy

386: The Polyvagal Theory, Calming the Limbic System, and Essential Oils with Dr. Thomas Moorcroft, DO

The Essential Oil Revolution - Health, Purpose, and Aromatherapy

Dr. Sarah LoBisco

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Kids & Family, Parenting, Nutrition

4.4 • 663 Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2023

⏱️ 100 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

What You Will Learn:

  • How Dr. Tom’s healing journey of recovery from Lyme Disease and Babesiosis led him to become an osteopathic doctor who embodies the belief that we have an innate capacity to heal and are not victims of our disease labels.
  • Why we need to merge physical healing with mindset and spirituality/purpose.
  • The three states of the nervous system (ventral, sympathetic, and dorsal).
  • How being in a dorsal state can negatively impact the body, especially the immune system and brain.
  • What is the polyvagal theory and why it’s so important to understand if one wants to heal.
  • The concept of hormesis in healing. 
  • The three essential oils for supporting the vagus nerve based on research and my clinical practice.
  • Dr. Tom’s heart coherence and breathing practices for putting one into a ventral state.
  • The importance of acknowledging small gains and gratitude daily to further influence the ventral state. This can be enhanced by incorporating essential oils.
  • The physiological and psychological blocks to the ventral state. 
  • How ketamine, oxytocin, and essential oils may help someone who is having a hard time getting out of the dorsal state. 
  • The importance of finding what brings you joy and following your own truth on your healing path.
  • Tom’s definition of meditation that exemplifies his approach of self-compassion and personal empowerment.
  • An example of essential oils that can be found within a “gratitude essential oil blend.”
  • What essential oils may help with Lyme disease support.
  • When not to use essential oils in Lyme disease.
  • Dr. Tom’s essential oil DIY.
  • Closing questions: What Dr. Tom does every day for his self-care and what he feels we should ditch and replace with instead to be healthier and more nourished.

    • Find Dr. Tom at http://www.originsofhealth.com/.


    Bio of Dr. Thomas Moorcroft

    Dr. Thomas Moorcroft (Dr. Tom) completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Vermont and attended the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM). He has a vast background in healing. Dr. Tom started out teaching wilderness medicine to children. He then began working as an EMT and in the emergency room. 

    Dr. Moorcroft is the founder and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Origins of Health, a multidisciplinary practice in Berlin, CT. There, he has treated thousands of patients with complex, chronic medical mysteries over the past 12 years. 

    Dr. Moorcroft’s goal is to empower each of his patients to get in touch with their inner source of radiant health so they can experience optimal wellness and live life to the fullest. Dr. Tom’s message of one of hope, passion, compassion, and he is a master of synergizing science and spirituality. Find him and his offerings at http://www.originsofhealth.com/.


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    Two powerful elements that will help you break free of convention and transform your passion for wellness to a level beyond the status quo.

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    where you're given the tools to supersede an ordinary everyday lifestyle,

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    inspiring speakers, DIY recipes, healthy living tips, and more.

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    You'll discover it all here.

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    So tune in and get ready for a wellness

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    revolution. Welcome to the Essential Oil's Revolution. I'm your host, Dr. Sarah Lobisco, and I am so

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    excited to be with you today for another episode. It is my honor to share educational information and to bring to you

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    leading experts and clinicians to empower you in your use of essential oils and to inspire you

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    as you move beyond the status quo and into optimized wellness through integrative health, medicine,

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