EP 09 - Dr. Nick Berry: Healing Common Health Challenges with Essential Oils

Dr. Nick Berry isn’t your typical pharmacist or whole health entrepreneur. After speeding through his doctoral studies, Nick invested a year to investigate different kinds of therapeutic options to strengthen his “holistic arsenal.”In this episode, Paul talks to Nick about his journey, how he became a holistic pharmacist and the healing potential of essential oils and plant medicines.Scroll to the bottom of the show notes for a special offer from Dr. Nick!Show NotesWhen Paul met Nick, he thought he was meeting a Shaman, not a pharmacist. (2:03)A trip to Burning Man. (9:53)The world of terpenes and their therapeutic value in essential oils. (12:07)Nick learning as a teenager about the healing properties of psychotropic plants. (140:05)An organic certification doesn’t mean a product is necessarily better. (23:57)Crafting essential oils as a form of art. (27:07)The effect of sonic geometry. (31:47)The difference between a conventional pharmacist and a Shamanic pharmacist. (38:06)How essential oils work with your body. (43:10)Using oil of oregano to treat an upper respiratory infection. (47:15)Essential oils provoke emotions before the conscious mind is engaged. (55:38)Rose geranium supports the emotional centers, particularly around the heart. (1:00:34)Paul’s painful divorce. (1:09:43)How essential oils treat emotional pain. (1:12:21)Using essential oils with intention to heal. (1:14:10)Teaching people how to be their own doctor by using essential oils skillfully. (1:23:53)Can you talk to a plant? (1:26:46)Very young children should avoid most essential oils. (1:37:14)Essential oils that enhance sexual energy. (1:41:51)Treating premature ejaculation. (1:50:41)Ever had sex with a ghost? (1:56:31)Using essential oils for healing scars and wounds. (2:03:39)With essential oils, less is more. (2:15:40)A groin-burning reason to use caution when applying essential oils to sensitive areas of your body. (2:18:40)Need an adaptogen to handle stress better? (2:38:42)What’s the difference between a high - and low - quality essential oil? (2:41:57)A Special Offer from Dr. Nick BerryAll Living 4D with Paul Chek listeners can receive 10% off single and blended essential oils from Dr. Nick.To receive your discount:Go to essentialoilwizardry.com/paulchek/Select the oils you'd like to orderEnter the promo code living4d at checkoutResourcesDr. Nick BerryEssential Oil WizardryMultidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)Insights at the Edge: Tami Simon interviews Rick DoblinOrgoniteThe Scented Ape: The Biology and Culture of Human Odour by D. Michael Stoddart (book)Wisdom Teachings with David WilcockThe etheric bodyThe Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr. Bessel van der KolkThe Healing Herb: A HolisticAs an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Spirit GymCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.