Although back-to-school activities can make the transition into fall hectic, it can also be a comforting time. The chilliness in the air summons a time of coziness. Who doesn’t enjoy cuddling up to warm blankets, inhaling the sweet smell of spicy beverages, and enjoying some apple and pumpkin-filled treats? Nature is kind and wise...
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Why Essential Oils Should Not Be Overlooked in Medicine: My Interview on The Root Cause Medicine Podcast
There are so many ways essential oils can support our healing and wellness practices. This is due to their multifaceted properties and versatile actions. For example, I have recently shared how they can: boost our mental health and balance our stress response enhance our brain and cognitive health assist us in healing from trauma...
A Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Approach to Using Essential Oils to Support Brain Health
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...
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,...
Phototoxicity: Are Essential Oils Toxic in the Sun?
Essential oils can be a wonderful ally for supporting mind-body balance in the summertime, but some you need to be cautious with. This is because specific oils can cause an unwanted skin reaction when exposed to sunlight. This doesn’t cancel out the amazing benefits of these various oils, but it does require one to...
Remove Emotional Blocks, Break Through Procrastination, and Uplift Your Mood with Essential Oils and Aroma Freedom Techniques!
After working with clients for over 15 years, I have yet to find anything more effective and instantaneous than essential oils for supporting brain health, uplifting the mood, and aiding one in processing their feelings. As a result, I have sought out various methods to implement these aromatic allies into one’s wellness regime. I...
The Link Between Toxic Mold, Using Binders, Essential Oils, and Cavities
According to the US BioTek Laboratory: At least 45 million buildings in the United Stats have unhealthy levels of mold. (Moldy, 2017) Of the 21.8 million people reported to have asthma in the U.S., approximately 4.6 million cases are estimated to be attributable to dampness and mold exposure in the home. (EPA and Berkeley...
Evidence-Based Integrative and Functional Medicine for Thyroid Health with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC, DABCI, DACBN
(Click Here to Listen to the Full Episode.) The health of our thyroid is vital. In fact, undiagnosed thyroid disorders can put people at risk for certain serious conditions. This is because the thyroid gland impacts almost every physiological process. Thankfully, we can implement lifestyle practices and natural methods, including essential oils, to address...