Many people underestimate the influence that odors have on our mental and physical health in comparison to our other senses. Yet, imagine life without them… It would be a world without the scent of grandma’s famous chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven. There would be an absence of the volatile compounds emitted from...
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The 3 Ways a “Woman’s Change” into Menopause Impacts Brain Health & Cognition
Recently, I may have shocked a few people when I discussed the important role of hormones on mood. I explained how these chemical messengers can impact emotions so intensely that variations in their levels can lead to extreme irritability, even rage. These outbursts can occur anytime a biological woman’s hormones fluctuate; however, they are...
My Four Favorite Essential Oils to Fortify the Mind and Body and Decrease Stress During the Fall
Although there is a lot of turmoil and trauma coming at us in today’s world, there also exists some tenderness and means to regain our balance. With the world events exerting a large amount of mental and physical toll on all of us, I’ve made it a priority to provide resources to you so...
What is Your Gut-Brain and Why You Should “Mind Your Microbiome”
Did you know that you aren’t all human? Creepily, trillions of tiny microbes (microbiota) have set up their habitats inside and outside your body, starting in utero. In fact, our gastrointestinal (GI) tract alone is home to 1014 cells of thousands of different species of microbiota. These critters form a give-and-take relationship with our...
Have You Heard of Perimenopausal Rage?
How Hormones Can Drive Your Emotions
Women, and those who care about them, have likely experienced how changes in their hormones can impact their emotions. So, the concept that sex hormones have a powerful influence on the brain and body probably isn’t surprising to you. But… Did you know that hormonal changes can make one experience extreme irritability, anger, or...
How Hormones Can Impact Your Mood and Whole Body
If you are a biological woman, you probably know by experience that your hormones impact your emotions and can cause physical discomfort. Unfortunately, many women struggle with negative issues throughout the lifespan co-occurring with their menstrual cycles. According to WebMD: “As many as 90% of women experience unpleasant symptoms before their periods. If symptoms...
Resources for Integrative Mental Health Support & Coping with Back-to-School Stress
In the previous article, I explored the extreme stressors children and adults are up against this school year. Due to current events, the economy, and shifting technology, parents, teachers, and kids are dealing with so much more than the usual back-to-school jitters and academic pressures. Unfortunately, these chronic, excessive pressures have negative emotional, mental,...
What to Know About Managing the Stress and Anxiety of Back to School 2022
Prior to the past few years, the back-to-school jitters mostly resulted from the jolting shift away from the relaxing, laid-back days of summer and into a more structured routine. As the countdown to the classroom got closer, nervous anticipation grew. Children and parents alike contemplated the unknown possibilities of navigating the demands of new...
Why You Need to Pay Attention to Your Gut to Help Your Thyroid
Nourishing the Thyroid-Gut Axis with Proper Thyroid-Gut Nutrient Support
Did you know that your gut and thyroid are intricately linked? It may surprise you to learn that they are so closely connected that their association has been termed the “thyroid-gut axis”! In my latest post, originally published on Rupa Health, I dive deep into the connections between the thyroid and gut. I explain...
The Many Benefits of Elemi Essential Oil
Elemi essential oil is often overlooked because it is not well-known. Unlike members of its botanical family (Burseraceae), such as frankincense and myrrh, elemi doesn’t get the attention to its benefits it deserves. I tend to befriend the underdog essential oils, and elemi oil is no exception. In my latest post and video, I...