The holidays are here. Unfortunately, they may bring additional stressors on top of the already overwhelming world events. In fact, the added strain of festivities may even heighten the intensity of emotions that may be triggered by current times. Furthermore, chronic stress can exacerbate and/or lead to more mental health symptoms. This is due...
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Essential Oils and Blends to Make the Holiday Season Merrier & Decrease Stress
With the holidays in full swing, it is imperative for us to be well equipped with our essential oils and emotional oil blends. Right now, especially, everyone needs a little bit extra “olfaction fortification.” In my latest article, I share how essential oils can support our mind-body in a variety of ways. I also...
Feeling More Hope and Gratitude During the Stressful Holiday Season
Combining the Holiday Rush on Top of Today’s World’s Events The past few years have been trying. Within this combination of posttraumatic growth and posttraumatic depreciation, the good news is that even with all that continues to bombard us, overall people are beginning to feel more hopeful for a brighter future. In fact, many...
The Hope of Moving into a Better Future
The impact of trauma can bring about various responses. They can range from resiliency to posttraumatic growth (PTG), or to posttraumatic depreciation (PTD). Those with PTD are not fortunate enough to be able come out of trauma better off than prior to the event (PTG), or even able to bounce back to their set...
The After Effects of Trauma – Resiliency, Growth, or Depreciation?
I’ve been focusing obsessively on emotional and mental health for the past few years. The current events have led to a mental health crisis, and many are struggling and suffering in silence. Whereas much attention is being drawn to physical health, brain health is just as important and even mediates our physiology. Combining naturopathic...
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Naturopathic Medicine Tools to Rewire the Brain and Cope with Anxiety and Uncertainty
Combining the Best Psychiatric Treatments with Naturopathic Medicine for Mental Health The world population is under chronic strain and people’s resiliency and coping skills have been stretched. Sadly, those with previous psychological diagnoses are at more risk for contracting the dreaded disease and triggering additional psychiatric symptoms. Furthermore, those without mental issues prior to...
The After Effects of Trauma: Living in Uncertainty and How to Weave Our Way Out
The unrelenting stress and trials of the past few years seems to be wavering. Although there is some relief in some areas, more issues continue to pop up and weigh on the minds of Americans and the world population. Thankfully, holistic, naturopathic medicine solutions and essential oils can assist with some of the impacts...
The Mind-Body Benefits of Nature’s Scents: The Gift of Autumn’s Aromatic Essential Oils
With the fall upon us, many are enjoying the breathtaking view of the Northeast’s splendid fall color display. This scenery is enough to fill one with the warmth of gratitude and lessen the chill upon one’s cold body. Along with the beautiful and awe-inspiring gift of the brilliant hues of nature, it also conspires...
The Underdog Oil Makes a Comeback: The Tale of Mountain Savory Part II
In part one of my tale of mountain savory (Satureja montana), I confessed how this previously tossed aside oil had made a comeback into the limelight by a serendipitous event. After its revival and my renewed appreciation for its potency, I dug deeper into the research on this oil from the mint family. Similar...
Ode to the Tossed Aside Essential Oil: The Powerful Impact of Mountain Savory Oil (Part I)
This tale starts with a poor tossed aside essential oil. Like all shiny objects, it eventually got placed on a shelf, sitting unshaken for several months. It was only recently during my friend’s sniffle episode that mountain savory got brought back into the limelight. Fond memories came flooding back to mind of my mixtures...