In my previous posts, I have provided tools for my readers to get through the season with a greater sense of ease. As a naturopathic doctor, essential oils are one of my top “naturopathic medicine brain hacks” for emotional and mental wellness. Last month, I specifically focused on several essential oil blends that would...
My Last Two Naturopathic Medicine “Essential Oil Happiness Hacks” for a Grateful November
Throughout this month, my goal has been to provide you with tools to soothe your mind and body and prevent the overwhelm of “festive stress.” In my latest post, I reveal my last two favorite essential oils’ blends in my “Naturopathic Medicine Approaches for a Nourishing November” series. These two mixtures are perfect to...
A Naturopathic Approach to a Nourishing November: Using Essential Oils to Relieve Holiday Stress and Inspire Hope
Although most people associate November with a feeling of gratitude, this beneficial attitude isn’t shared by all. For many, November marks the last bit of respite before the countdown to the “most stressful time of the year.” (source, source, source, source, source) As the holiday season continues to enfold, feelings of tidings, good...
My Favorite Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Approach to Nourish the Mind and Body
While experts argue over which diet is “best” for longevity or the perfect ratio of macros that will make us live to be centenarians, they are forgetting about other vital components that have nothing to do with diet and exercise. These are aspects that all the longest living humans have in common. This is...
Preparing for a Month of Gratitude with Hope, Joy, and Abundance and Essential Oils
November marks the beginning of the holiday season in America. As the year draws to a close, it is customary to gather with loved ones around an abundant feast and express our appreciation for what good the year brought. This practice of pausing from the “daily grind” to find appreciation is not just a...
Essential Oils, Probiotics, and Mental Health
We are in the midst of a societal crisis where many people are not receiving the proper treatment for their psychiatric disorders. The misunderstanding of our culture regarding the differences between stress, emotional disturbances, and true psychological diagnoses continues to perpetuate this “sick cycle.” Many sufferers stay silent as a result. Rather than reaching...
Why We Need a New Approach to Mental Health
Many people with mental illnesses are suffering in silence. The stigma, shame, and misunderstanding of psychiatric disorders often prevent a person from seeking help. (source – https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/blog/breaking-silence-around-mental-health, source, source, source) I have been privileged to guide some courageous individuals through these societal barriers and assist them with the support they deserve. These clients, however,...
The Sweet-Smelling Spice Essential Oils for a Healthier, Happier October
Last week I began the list of my favorite essential oils for the fall. I explored the many benefits of the “King” of essential oils, frankincense and the properties of its soothing sidekick, cedarwood oil. In my latest post, I finish my essential oil top picks for the autumn transition. These aromas are not...
Treating Yourself to Scent-sational Autumn with Essential Oils
Fall is here. A time for wandering through pumpkin patches, getting lost in hay mazes, drinking hot apple cider, and taking a Sunday drive to view the spectacular fall foliage forecasting its autumn colors. These transitions in nature always inspire me to make matching changes in my essential oils and diffuser blends. In October,...
How Essential Oils Help Anxiety
Many people are struggling with mental illness and not receiving the proper care. Some of this is related to not pursuing help due to the stigma of a diagnosis. Others have gotten relief from some symptoms using medication, but still have residual pain from not addressing the underlying causes. In my latest post, I...