It is critically important to consider the health of our thyroid for our overall wellness. This endocrine gland produces hormones that influence almost all our organs and helps to regulate many of our physiological functions. Due to the thyroid’s far-reaching impacts on our various body systems, having a thyroid disorder can put one at...
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Is Your Thyroid Responsible for Your Health Symptoms? Why Your Thyroid Health is Important and Integrative Resources to Optimize Thyroid Function
It is estimated that about 12% of the American population will likely develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime, according to the American Thyroid Association. Still, about 60% of those impacted are undiagnosed and unaware of their condition. Due to the thyroid’s interaction with most of our body’s systems, this can put people at...
My Five Favorite Essential Oils to Boost Focus, Attention, and Memory
Essential oils are one of my favorite modalities, because they are so versatile and truly holistic. They can be implemented into any integrative wellness plan for any reason, including for addressing cognitive issues. In my previous video, I reviewed eight main causes of poor focus and how essential oils can aid in remediating the...
Eight Reasons Why You Can’t Focus and How Essential Oils Can Enhance Attention
Recently, many of my posts have been on the topic of improving mental health. This is for three main reasons: We are in the midst of a mental health crisis, and psychiatric diagnoses in our youth are rising in prevalence. The solutions to this acceleration of mental illnesses in our population have been shortsighted....
Integrative Mental Health Resources to Support Emotional Balance and Back-To-School Stress
Children and adults are up against extreme stressors living in our modern world. This time of year, pressure is especially high due to the additional demands of back-to-school combined with concerning world events. With all these troubles, parents, teachers, and kids are being forced to cope with so much more than the back-to-school jitters,...
How to Protect Yourself While Living in a Toxic World Part III: Purifying Your Water
These past few weeks we have been reviewing the importance of how to clean up and green-up our lives to protect ourselves from the toxic world we live in. The ubiquitous chemicals found in our food, environment, personal care products, and cleaning agents create havoc in the body and are linked to various diseases....
How to Protect Yourself While Living in a Toxic World: Part II
Recently, we’ve been preparing for the cold months ahead by highlighting natural approaches to support a strong immune system. First, we covered how nature’s aromatics and her essential oils can be great allies to keep us healthy and protect us from infectious agents. Next, we started reviewing how to protect ourselves from the ubiquitous...
How to Protect Yourself While Living in a Toxic World: Part I
With the cold months ahead, it’s vital to have a strong immune system. Thankfully, nature’s aromatics and her essential oils are great allies to keep us healthy and resilient in the face of infectious agents and emotional triggers. Yet, one aspect is often overlooked for building a strong repair and defense system. This is...
My Top Four Essential Oils, Herbs, and Supplements to Enhance Your Resiliency in the Fall
Due to the changing of the seasons and colder weather ahead, I’ve been focusing on how Mother Nature can assist us in staying resilient and healthy. In my recent clinical tip, I reviewed four ways that her aromatics can enhance our health and support immune function. I also provided a summary on the power...
Essential Oils for Healthy Immune Function and Resiliency
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...