414: The Overlooked Vital Organ: Holistic Kidney Health with Dr. Jenna Henderson, ND

The Essential Oil Revolution - Health, Purpose, and Aromatherapy

What You Will Learn:

1. An Introduction and overview of kidney functions (1 min)
2. Dr. Jenna Henderson’s Bio (2 min)
3. Dr. Henderson’s journey relating to her own diagnose of chronic kidney disease (5 min)
4. What is dialysis? (11.30 min)
5. The kidneys’ capacities to heal (16.30 min)
6. The number one reason that people go into kidney failure that is not a “kidney disease” (17 min)
7. The second leading cause of kidney failure that is not a “kidney disease” (18 min)
8. Why we have to consider heart health when we think about the kidneys (21.30 min)
9. Some common kidney disorders Dr. Henderson works with (21.45 min)
10. The staging of kidney disease (23.30 min)
11. The reason chronic kidney disease is a “silent killer” (26 min)
12. Where to start if your numbers on labs indicate a kidney issue (29.30 min)
13. At what age our kidney cells begin to break down (31 min)
14. Some common symptoms that could indicate kidney compromise (33 min)
15. The difference between iron-deficiency anemia and renal anemia (35 min)
16. How to support the kidneys for someone who has diabetes using diet, herbs, supplements, and essential oils (37 min)
17. Why you should be mindful of diuretics for kidney disease (40 min)
18. The use of diet modifications, herbs, supplements, and essential oils to support the kidneys of someone with high blood pressure (41.30 min)
19. The healing power of laughter, a sense of humor, and music for the kidneys (44.30 min)
20. The different types of kidney stones and natural support for them, including essential oils (47 min)
21. Why dairy should not be demonized for kidney disease (50 min)
22. How urinary tract infections impact the kidney, how often you should urinate, and what essential oils may be supportive (55 min)
23. Can myrrh oil be helpful for kidneys? (1 hr. 1 min)
24. Can you use essential oils in late-stage kidney disease? (1 hr. 2 min)
25. Closing questions and Dr. Henderson’s favorite essential oils (1 hr. 4 min)

Links to Learn More About Dr. Jenna Henderson, ND and Her Offerings:

• Website: Holistic Kidney
• FB: Holistic Kidney
• LinkedIn: Jenna Henderson

References on Essential Oils for Kidney Health:

• Top 5 Essential Oils to Reduce Kidney Stones (NAHA Certified Aromatherapists Blog, Lemon, Lavender, Helichrysum, Peppermint, and Orange)
• Essential Oils for Kidney Failure: Do They Really Work? (Animal and Mechanistic Studies: Fennel, Cypress, and Juniper are Diuretics, Some May Enhance Urine Output)
• 16 Best Essential Oils for Kidney Health (Overview on General Health)
• Harness the Power of Nature: Essential Oils for Optimal Kidney Function (Rose for Renal Colic Study, Supportive Care of Essential Oils for Mood, Fatigue, and Other Symptoms)
• Myrrh Essential Oil Mitigates Renal Ischemia/Reperfusion-Induced Injury
• Deep Insights Into Urinary Tract Infections and Effective Natural Remedies
• Antimicrobial Activity of Five Essential Oils against Bacteria and Fungi Responsible for Urinary Tract Infections (In Vitro)
• Prophylactic and Curative Potential of Peppermint Oil Against Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones (In Vivo)
• The Effect of Topical Application of Lavender Essential Oil on Intensity of Pain Caused By the Insertion of Dialysis Needles in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
• Effect of Aromatherapy on Quality of Life in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Additional Resources from the Show:

• The Epigenetics of Mind-Body Medicine: Smile and Relax…You Can Change Your Gene Expression and Alter Your Health by Being Mindful! Discover More in Part III
• Ep. 394: Essential Oils and the Microbiome, Do They Harm or Hurt our Gut Bugs?

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices