Our hormones are potent and they regulate almost all bodily processes. So, any dysregulation in them can seriously impact our mind and body. In Part I, I discussed the stress hormone, cortisol. Although it is essential for optimal health, when it gets too high, it downregulates our other hormones, especially progesterone. This shift in...
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Calming the Cortisol Stress-Hormone Attack with Naturopathic and Functional Medicine
When our hormones are imbalanced, we suffer emotionally and physically. These potent compounds regulate almost all bodily processes, so we can have system-wide symptoms when they are not ideal. Furthermore, when even one hormone tips unfavorably, all the others are affected too. This adds to the impact. Stress is one of the most universal...
Addressing Progesterone Imbalances Using Naturopathic and Functional Medicine
Our hormones are powerful and impact almost all bodily processes. Though potent, they are also easily swayed. If any trigger throws even one hormone off balance, it affects all the others. As a result, our biology and brains can suffer. In my previous post, I provided some natural tips to address stress overload, one...
A Closer Look at the Many Talents of Progesterone
In my previous post, I discussed the wide array of biological and psychological processes our hormones regulate. Like any beautiful symphony, the whole ensemble must be performing at its best to ensure optimal functioning. If even one note is out of tune, the whole band can become dysregulated and result in many unwanted aftereffects...
Stress, Hormonal Harmony, the Cortisol Cooldown with Essential Oils, and What’s Progesterone Got to Do with it?
When most people think of hormones, they likely think of the three main players: estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Although it is true that these are first chairs regarding reproductive health, they are just part of a symphony of amazing players. Furthermore, besides fertility, they all have many other vital functions in both sexes. There...
Why Do You Want to Be Healthy?
Moving Beyond Diet Culture, in 2023: Access the Top 5 Naturopathic and Wellness Articles Resource Page
At the beginning of last year, I explored the concepts of health and wellness and how my viewpoint has expanded on them over the years. To me, health and wellness are comprehensive and dynamic concepts. They are inclusive of the body, mind, spirit, community, and socioeconomics. They are also personalized in that everyone’s goals...
The Holy Oils of Frankincense, Myrrh, and Spikenard
Combining Modern Medicine, Health, Religion, Spirituality, and Ancient Essential Oils
With the highest expenditure on healthcare in relation to most developed nations, America places last in all measurements of it but one. Although some may view a better rank in coordinated care, with more patient engagement in preventative screening, counseling, and treatments, as a good thing, it is not true in our case. The...
Merging the Soul and Science of Medicine
Honoring the Spirituality of the Season with Ancient Healing Traditions and Essential Oils: Part I
As we continue to make our way through the hustle and bustle of preparing for the upcoming holiday celebrations, a sense of general overwhelm has set in. To offset the negative impact of this stress, I have aimed to offer information on how lifestyle shifts, mind-body modalities, and nature’s gifts (essential oils) can provide...
Balancing Stress, Holiday Hassles, Mental Health, Resiliency, and Mind-Body Harmony with Essential Oils
Essential Oils to Alleviate System-Wide Stress Attacks
A recent survey shockingly reported that over 80% of Americans’ are experiencing a rise in stress. Due to the compounded effect of everyday irritations, the holidays, and world events, it’s important to find ways to prevent the detrimental impacts these havocs can have on our minds and bodies. Beyond the memory robbing, focus stealing,...
5 Essential Oils to Enhance Happiness and Decrease Stress Over the Holidays (and Every Day)
Discover Nine Ways That Essential Oils Calm the Brain and Body
The busyness of the season can sometimes dim our holiday spirit. This is especially true today. The extra strain and stress of planning additional gatherings, financial concerns, and family triggers, on top of the turmoil of current world events, can lead to unwelcome physical and emotional havoc. Thankfully, we have some natural tools to...