This year’s back to school preparation looks a lot different from previous years. The current state of the world has made it necessary to implement many changes and new safety rules in order to send schoolchildren off to learn. Whether partaking in remote learning, or heading back into the classroom it is important to...
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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...
The Synergism of Essential Oils for Hormonal and Thyroid Health
One of my favorite things about using essential oils in my naturopathic medicine practice is that they are a gentle, yet powerful, companion for supporting practically any issue that comes up with my clients. Rather than manipulating a certain molecular pathway, essential oils act synergistically to work with the body and bring balance on...
The Intrigue of the Estrobolome and Reproductive Microbiome for Hormonal and Sexual Health
In alignment with a whole-systems approach to medicine, the digestive tract is an important area to assess for any health issue, including endocrine health. Many have heard the phrase, “Disease begins and ends in the gut.” This means that no matter what the symptoms a person is having, the gut is involved. I have...
The Naturopathic Gathering of the Year and Dr. Sarah’s Clinical “Ah-ha’s” for the Week
I was fortunate to attend The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) virtual convention this year. I am currently writing a review for a journal but provide a sneak peak on this wonderful gathering of masterminds on my website. Give a look-see and find out how this gathering during a very hectic time in...
New Video: Essential Oils for Brain Health & Stress Relief
In my previous blog, I discussed using essential oils for brain health and decreasing stress. Essential oils are my go-to support modality for my naturopathic medicine clients, myself, and my loved ones due to their holistic effects for supporting the mind-body. This is especially important to be mindful of during this turbulent time. I...
A Summary of Essential Oils for Stress & Brain and Mental Health
This is a very challenging time for many. The current crisis has increased levels of uncertainty and stress. Unfortunately, the negative ramifications of this excess stress can have long-term physical and emotional effects. Thankfully, there are tools that mitigate the wanted results of uncertainty, overwhelm, and unhelpful thought patterns. The impact of stress starts...
Essential Oils Blends for Promoting Courage, Vision, and Mind-Body-Spirit Connection
Living daily life with high levels of uncertainty and chronic stress is something that is effecting all people on a global scale. (source) I have seen this firsthand with my naturopathic clients. They are reporting feeling more fatigued from everyday activities and overall being “emotionally spent.” Based on current statistics, it appears they are...
Compassion, Grit, or Courage to Overcome Struggles… Can you Have Them All?
Even before the current condition of our world, reserves for our cognitive and physical resiliency were already diminished. The added stress of daily uncertainty and wavering restrictions and precautions for leaving the home have left most individuals even more exhausted. A research review of 43 studies regarding the mental health of our society was...