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...
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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...
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,...
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...
Essential Oil Blends for Children and the Adults That Love Them
The change of the seasons symbolizes not only weather shifts, but also transitions in life patterns. For example, in the winter, white stuff falls from the sky and visions of sugar plums, midnight shopping, holiday gatherings, and adding items to “to-do-lists” dominate one’s mind. For the fall, the appearance of yellow buses, pumpkins, and...
Tarragon Essential Oil- All the Benefits and None of the Toxicity
Recently, a few clients came to me asking about the safety of tarragon essential oil. It appears there is much misinformation regarding the safety of this essential oil based on two key components, estragole and methyleugenol. Those not versed in essential oils often confuse studies on toxicity of single compounds found in them...
Moving Forward to Make Our World Safer for Little Bodies and Their Brains
This week, I am keeping with the theme of “staying green for the summer” and building a better world for future generations. I just released my post on how a “tiny” swap for a baby care product can be the first step in creating the momentum for purchasing other safer, kid-friendly goods. We are...
Why “Going Green” is Essential for Your Family’s Health, Especially Baby & How Oils Can Help
I have blogged previously on the importance of choosing safe, non-toxic, and sustainable products to support our wellness and to safeguard our planet for future generations. Evidence is mounting on how the chemicals released into our world, via the merchandise we purchase, the air we breath, and the food we eat, are building up...
Essential Oils on the Youthful Brain- Moving Beyond “Sage Advice
Beyond the aromatic influence of essential oils on memory and mood, these secondary plant metabolites consist of hundreds of synergistic compounds that are able to interact with our cellular physiology to further address multiple factors that impact the brain function. In this ongoing series, I have provided details on how essential oils can soothe...