I am currently working on a doozy of an article for Natural Path. It provides a more comprehensive overview on the topic of allergies and essential oils and is a continuation of my original two-part article on this subject. This series details the various factors that sets one up to have an allergic response...
March Top News: Climate Change, The Microbiome, New Science Studies, & More
March Came in Like a Lion and So Did These Studies! Every month, I keep a Word document for cutting and pasting links of fascinating articles that I find and want to share with others. New York’s and most of New England’s snow and extreme weather conditions this month gave me some extra leisure...
The “Why” and “How-Tos” of Essential Oils Diffusing
Last week I discussed diffusing essential oils on my homepage. I described eight specific benefits of dispersing these secondary metabolites into the air. I also provided resources for creating your own blends of pleasing scents. You can read about these far reaching effects, which include stress relief, air purification, and health promotion, and grab...
Essential Oils, Allergic Responses, and Skin Sensitization – Why and What You Should Know
Safety Considerations and Factors to Consider Regarding Allergies and Essential Oils: Part I Recently, Lindsey Elmore, an “essential oils farmicist,” released a 28- minute video discussing if allergic reactions can occur with essential oils. This video sparked my interest and I decided to dive more deeply into this topic. I’m sharing...
The Three Ways NOT to Deal with Our Chemical-Soup Toxic World (And Better Approaches, of Course)
Learning about the health dangers associated with everyday household and personal care products can be shocking! In this post, you’ll learn what NOT to do with this information overload. You will also be provided with the resources needed for making safe, nontoxic choices in home and beauty care in order to protect you...
The Latest News On Belly Bugs
You’ve probably noticed I’ve been spending a lot of time researching and studying one of my favorite topics, essential oils! I am always excited and compelled to share on these plant secondary metabolites! This is because they are an easily accessible, versatile, integrative, and empowering health tool with so many beneficial effects. However, many...
Why You May Want to Frequently Sniff the Soothing Scent of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil: Part II
Ylang Ylang: Calming the Heart, Mind, and Supporting the Whole Body Who doesn’t love the scent-sational and alluring odor of ylang ylang essential oil? However, this essential oil has many more uses than a contributing ingredient to the well-known and alluring perfume of Marilyn Monroe. Learn more below. If you haven’t guessed,...
Copaiba Essential Oil: A Strange Word, Amazing Oil 2 (Years Later) Part I
The Fascination Begins Here A few years ago, some of my team members came to me inquiring about copaiba essential oil. This curious-sounding oil was released by Young Living at their 2010 convention. At that time, a wonderful member who attended the event shared her notes with us. They stated: This native...
Mind-Body-Spirit-Soul Healing, with Science…The Healing That Could Come from Temporary Separation
Don’t Call it a Comeback, Call it a Return and Reunification The concept of mind-body medicine has been gaining momentum in the mainstream media for decades. In a 2006 article in EMBO, the author discussed the history of how the body became separate from the mind to begin with and the road back...
Feeling the Nurturing Love for Health in February
Did you know taking care of yourself is critical for your long-term well-being? The British Journal of General Practice reports: Self-care affects health outcomes through several pathways:11 adherence to treatment regimes; maintenance of good physical health through lifestyle choices (for example, diet, not smoking); monitoring symptoms to inform treatment/self-care decisions; monitoring and managing stress...