The negative mental health implications of the excessive stressors and challenges in 2020 grow increasingly dire. This holds especially true for the youth, healthcare workers, and ethnic minorities. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) Unfortunately, the fear of many psychiatrists and mental health experts have manifested, the...
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Naturopathic Medicine Tips to Tone-Down Stress and Calm the Brain and Body
The negative ramifications of stress are particularly upsetting today because there is no let up in the triggers and emotional upheavals. Beyond everyday stressors, there are work and school transitions, financial strain, polarization in politics, stigma and racial inequalities, and environmental outbursts. Even the most resilient are struggling to get through. More symptomology may...
How Too Much Stress Bombards Your Brain and Body & How to Manage It
While some may be thriving today, many are just trying to survive. With all the recent upheavals and events taking place around the world, getting through the day and eventually waving goodbye to 2020 seem to be the two main goals for most. (source, source, source, source) Besides everyday triggers, racial injustices, wildfires, financial...
New Video on Essential Oils for Easing Back to School Stress and Tension
It’s no secret that the current state of the world with its additional requirements and guidelines is making this year’s back to school transition more challenging than most. In addition to the many changes, financial pressures are also contributing to the mental strain and emotional upheaval of students, parents, and teachers. (source, source, source,...
Naturopathic Medicine Resources for Supporting Physical and Emotional Health, Including a Little Fun!
An Update on the Current State of Mental Health The negative mental and physical health effects from unrelenting, every day stress have been compounded with the weight of the world’s current situation. (source) Shifts in policies, new procedures, and fear-mongering media have made coping with this “new abnormal” challenging for all of society. A...
Video: Essential Oils and Thyroid Health
This video is based on my previous article that discussed using essential oils for thyroid health. The topics of this 27-minute video include: The amazing synergism of essential oils and the caveats of stating “there’s an oil for that.” Some of the main causes of thyroid hormone imbalances and how to correct them. I...
As Society Re-emerges, Anxiety Increases: How to Cope with the Uncertainty
The threat of an invisible foe, the media’s consistent fearmongering of it, and the disagreements and swaying opinions of scientists has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of the whole world. Legitimate trepidation in venturing forth into society is an everyday boogieman for those who are physically vulnerable, and for those...
Local Naturopathic Doctor Re-Opens Doors to New Clients
(I was asked to provide an announcement about my naturopathic medicine practice re-opening on this site. Below is a tweaked version of my press release.) A Unique Combination of Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Returns to Upstate NY Albany and Saratoga, NY- December 2019- This month, I’m pleased to announce that I will be re-opening...
A Naturopathic Approach to a Nourishing November: Using Essential Oils to Relieve Holiday Stress and Inspire Hope
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...
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...