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,...
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...
‘Tis the Season for Gratitude Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones to share our blessings. It signifies a day of appreciation for the gifts that we have received in the year passing. For some, the holiday season is a time of great joy. For others, it leads to feelings of anxiety,...
Hormones have a widespread impact on many biological processes, so it makes sense that various issues can become more prominent when these powerful chemical messengers fluctuate in their levels. In fact, up to 90% of women report an aggravation of symptoms before and during their period, premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Interestingly, it is estimated that...
Keeping Our Bodies and Minds Healthy Over Time… by Focusing on the Gut There are certain biological changes that occur and impact our body’s biological functioning over time. Some general wear and tear on the body is inevitable, but it can eventually lead to an accumulation of damage. This can result in lowered physical...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...