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...
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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...
Could Essential Oils Help with America’s Unhappiness Problem?
A recent survey of over 2,000 adults found that “Americans are the unhappiest they’ve been in 50 years.” When compared to previous results, more individuals reported being lonely and more parents stated they did not have high hopes for their children’s futures. Unfortunately, this is not surprising based on the recent statistics on the...
Three Essential Oils to Support Moving Forward With More Cheer
It’s not an easy time. We are re-adjusting and re-emerging to a very different world than we knew. This upheaval and temporary abnormal can be trying on the mind and body. Since the beginning of the crisis, many of my naturopathic and functional medicine clients have been reporting that they are feeling exceptionally lethargic...
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...
Ten Holistic Ways to Calm Your Nerves During Turbulent Times
As a naturopathic doctor, whenever I am working with someone, I always consider their biochemical individuality and genomics in order to create a personalized nutrition and supplement support protocol. However, the physical is only one part of a holistic wellness plan. Stress, lifestyle, relationships, environment, beliefs, sleep, and spirituality all have just as much...
Taking Our Mental Temperature During Times of Crisis
This schism between the mind-body is unfortunate in modern medicine. The two cannot be disconnected. Even the most conventionally oriented doctor will acknowledge the detriments of stress. In my latest post on my homepage, I discuss more about the importance of paying attention to mental health by highlighting my article on Natural Path. I...
The Top Five Essential Oils for Mind-Body and Immune Support
Recently, I have been providing resources for nourishing our minds and bodies to enhance resiliency. With the current state of the world, I have been especially concerned for people’s mental health. In my latest post, I discuss one of my favorite tools for holistic wellness, essential oils. I list five of my favorite...