(Un)well 01: Not so essential oils

Author: Pixie Turner and Nikki Stamp
Published: Tue 01 Sep 2020
Episode Link: https://shows.acast.com/in-bad-taste/episodes/-un-well01-notsoessentialoils

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?

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This week’s suggested readings:

The Essentials of Essential Oil https://www.advancesinpediatrics.com/article/S0065-3101(19)30005-2/pdf

FTC 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.pdf

Dr 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.html

Lavender oil versus lorazepam study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S094471130900261X