The Empowering Study of Epigenetics Epigenetics is a relatively new area of study which is producing an explosion of evidence on how we can influence and alter our cellular functions at the DNA level, through our everyday choices. Although we can’t change our genes, we can alter how they express themselves. There...
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The Multi-Factorial Epigenetic Effects of Essential Oils for Supporting Immunity, Cellular Vitality, and Aging
Last week, I discussed how essential oils are able to act as environmental influencers to alter our cellular functions at the DNA level. This is known as epigenetics. Many people who are savvy health blog followers have heard of this term, but may be confused by what it is. According to the National Institutes...
The Reasons for Inconsistent and Confusing Conclusions in Studies Assessing Nutrients and Supplements
Listen to this blog in less than 10 minutes here (bottom of blog). Why Your Body Needs Nutrients: A Review Last week I discussed the vital role of nutrients for optimal functioning in the body. Due to our modern, stressful lifestyle, many people are deficient in a variety of vitamins and minerals that...
When Diet is Not Enough: Is It Important to Optimize Nutrients for Health… Using Supplements?
Listen to this blog in less than 6 minutes here. Nutrients in Health and Disease Any doctor is aware that practicing good medicine does not consist of giving people a drug, supplement, or anything for that matter, haphazardly without analyzing the need for it. Most pharmaceuticals are designed to manipulate a...
New Year Changes- Fulfilling Transformations vs. Fear-Driven Processes
Listen to this blog in less than 5 minutes here. In my previous blog, “Essential Oils for the New Year,” I stated that creating changes in health that have long-term success are multi-factorial. It is now becoming well-known that most resolutions fail and this futility may be why many people simply don’t make...
There is a Santa Clause, and Love Really is Medicine: Part I
Listen to the whole blog in 6 minutes here. Today is one of the most celebrated day around the world. According to history.com: Christmas as we know it today is a Victorian invention of the 1860s. Probably the most celebrated holiday in the world, our modern Christmas is a product of hundreds of years...
The Season of the Heart & Heartbreak
Click here to listen to the full blog in 7 minutes. Although I’ve been talking a lot about gratitude, I’ve also been acknowledging that the holidays can be triggering times for many. According to an article in Integrative Practitioner, although many may be of Yuletide cheer, multiple studies have found an increase in...
The Gifts of Health for the Holidays, Packed in the Convenience of Essential Oils Bottles
Essential oils have been used for centuries in spiritual and religious traditions with references in ancient and biblical texts. Although methods of extractions were cruder then today’s modern distillation techniques, the impact of smell and plants’ healing properties were highly respected throughout history and gaining in popularity today. The evidence of aromatherapy...
How Weight Obsession Can Lead to Disease and Harm Your Health
Our society views disease as the enemy and the body as an object to beat into submission. The media has demonized any amount of fat, labeled it as “unhealthy,” and waged war on the “epidemic of obesity.” This has led to stigmatization in the name of “science” and dysfunctional, obsessive, and disordered relationships...
Three Holistic Health Reasons Why Gratitude is Something to Be Thankful For
Listen to this blog in 9 minutes here. I discussed last week various factors involved in holistic health ranging from self-compassion, relationships, joyful movement, and nurturing food choices. This week, it seems the most appropriate time to focus on another state of mind that can positively influence our overall wellness, gratitude. What...