It’s that wonderful time of year! Temperatures are rising, there are longer daylight hours, and late-night campfires are sparking up outdoors. Summer offers more time in the sun and nature, which provides us with many advantages. Unfortunately, there’s also some downsides. Too much sunlight can lead to excess ultra-violet radiation (UVR) exposure. UVR has...
The Power of Peppermint Oil- A Strong Ally for Digestive Health, Brain Power, Relief of Head Discomfort, and Much More
Consistent headaches are likely not a cause for immediate concern. Still, they could be an indicator of a deeper problem brewing. In the long-run, if they are not probably resolved, this imbalance could increase your risk for a disease. In my series on headaches, I reviewed their classifications, common types, causes, red flags, and...
Addressing the Root Causes of Headaches with Naturopathic and Functional Medicine
Headaches can be a real pain! Literally. In my previous post, I provided an overview on headaches. I discussed their classifications, common types, causes, red flags, and functional medicine tests to consider when the underlying reason for them is hard to determine. In my latest article and video, I review the major causes of...
Headaches: Common Types, Red Flags, and Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Tests to Find the Cause
Most common in the 25–40 years old age group, about 96% of the population have reported having a headache. No one likes to experience this annoying, throbbing, constant dull or sharp pain in the head or face. The good news is that the majority of headaches are often not serious. Still, they can impact...
Essential Oils to Help Support Healthy Hearts and Cultivate a Sense of Belonging
Modern medicine is missing the mark in cardiovascular care by simply treating symptoms and lab markers. Even with all the advances we’ve had in science, research, and treatments over the past few decades, heart disease remains the top cause of mortality globally. Worse yet, it’s prevalence is projected to increase by 30% by 2035....