Visionary Leaders Team Call: Featuring Nicole Stevens, PhD,MS,MPH—VP of Clinical Research at dōTERRA

  Dr. Nicole Stevens, Vice President of Clinical Research at Doterra, discussed the latest findings from Doterra's science team, emphasizing the effectiveness of essential oils combined with high-quality supplementation for wellness. She also shared challenges in researching doTERRA products, the development and benefits of several supplements, and the research and effects of On Guard products. Lastly, she shared her personal story about her husband's sudden paralysis and the potential of DDR Prime essential oil blend, and discussed the importance of not overwhelming the body with too many supplements at once. Doterra's Science Team Discusses Wellness Strategy   • Dr. Nicole Stevens, Vice President of Clinical Research at Doterra, discusses the latest findings from Doterra's science team. • The team is working on multiple projects, including a new clinical trial. • DoTERRA's Essential Oil Research Priorities: • The team conducts pharmacokinetic studies to understand how essential oils are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated in the body. • Safety markers, particularly liver and kidney function, are monitored during these studies. • The team also looks at efficacy markers to evaluate the benefits of the oils.   Adaptive Essential Oil Cognitive Study: • The team faced challenges in researching doTERRA products, including a frankincense study and the Adaptive essential oil blend. • The study was creatively designed to test the oil's effectiveness without alerting participants.   doTerra Supplements: Bioavailability and Benefits: • The team discusses the development and benefits of several doTerra supplements. • VMG, E Omega, and PB Restore are some of the supplements that have shown benefits. • On Guard Chewables Boost Immune System: • The team has done pilot studies on On Guard, showing increased white blood cells and increased interleukins. • DDR Prime's Efficacy in Spinal MS: • The team is working on understanding the scientific mechanisms behind DDR Prime's effectiveness through epigenetic studies.   Prioritizing Health Issues With Supplements: • The team emphasizes not overwhelming the body with too many supplements at once. • Doterra's approach of starting with foundational wellness products and then adding targeted solutions based on individual health needs and goals is emphasized.   Doterra's Research Investment and Education: • Doterra is investing significantly in research across multiple departments, including clinical research, essential oil research, and research and development.   Nicole's Beauty and Wellness Routine: • Nicole shares her beauty and wellness routine, emphasizing the importance of internal health for external beauty. • She recommends using frankincense as a beauty serum, adding it to the Essential Skincare System and Yarrow Pom oil.   Essential Oils Safety and Usage: • Dr. Stevens addresses concerns about internal use of essential oils, advising sparing use and monitoring for side effects.   Doterra's Clinical Research and Education: • Dr. Stevens encourages excitement about Doterra's clinical research on essential oils and encourages users to feel support in their families and businesses.   Connect with us: Aisha Harley- www.aishaharley.com / Instagram @aisha.essentialwellness  Ariana Harley - https://www.arianaharley.com/ Josie Schmidt- FB Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/josie.h.schmidt Arin - https://msha.ke/jasmineandjuniper/ Contact Email: [email protected] Welcome to the Visionary Leaders Podcast Here you will gain the knowledge you need to bring essential oils, plant medicine, wisdom, supplementation, and functional medicine into your life. We have a weekly show: "Learn to Be the Healer in Your Home," where we hear stories from our community on how they integrated essential oils, supplementation, and functional medicine into their lives as a pathway to healing.