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...
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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...
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...
Holistic Treatment and Prevention of Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases with Dr. Alexis Chesney, MS, ND, LAc (Ep. 421)
(Click Here to Listen to the Full Episode) In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, I was honored to be joined by yet another prestigious and exalted guest, Dr. Alexis Chesney. We discussed how to holistically approach Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses. Most importantly, we reviewed how to prevent a tick from using...
Can Essential Oils Support Thyroid Health? (Ep. 420)
(Click Here to Listen to the Full Episode) In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, I discuss how essential oils can be an alley to optimal thyroid health. During the show, I offer a brief overview of why the thyroid is vital for health and a summary on how to determine if it’s...