In our last clinical tip, I discussed how essential oils impact brain and cognitive health through their ability to (1) modulate hormones and brain signaling patterns, (2) shift brain electrical activity, and (3) protect the nervous system (neuroprotection). These physiological changes all occur through the direct interaction of their aromatic molecules with our cellular...
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Three Reasons Essential Oils are Good for Brain Health, Mood, Memory, and Cognition: Part I
Recently on my YouTube channel, I highlighted how essential oils influence our physiology, aid in a healthy stress response, and balance our mood. In my latest video, I explore three ways these secondary metabolites can further optimize our mental and cognitive health based on their multifaceted actions. Essential oils have the ability to (1)...
Essential Oils for Relieving Stress and Enhancing Mental Health: A Review
As the research continues to evolve regarding aromatherapy, it has become evident that we have underestimated the potency of essential oils by viewing them solely as a means to promote relaxation. Rather, science is demonstrating that essential oils have medicinal properties that modulate our physiology, alleviate the impact of stress, and balance our mood....
Mind-Body-Spirit-Essential Oil Medicine: Using Yarrow Essential Oil to Heal Unhealthy Relationship Patterns and Restore Healthy Boundaries
Essential oils are a holistic modality that are compatible with most mind-body–spirit practices. Recently, I came across a self-care process for healing unhealthy relationship patterns through incorporating essential oils’ multifactorial properties. This exercise immediately caught my attention. As a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, I have seen how my clients’ relationships, including to themselves,...