The Institute for Functional Medicine’s 2017 Annual International Convention was a practice changer! The brain’s ability to “rewire” its neural networks to recover from previous insults that effect the functioning of the sufferer continues to be awe-inspiring. I just blogged about how this concept of “neuroplasticity” is an amazing advancement in our understanding...
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A Cleaner Mouth, Healthier Smile, and Happy Oral Microbiome with Essential Oils
In one of my recent blogs, I highlighted some alarming information on triclosan and discussed the health implications of “Sanitizing Our Beloved Bugs to Death!” But, did you know that triclosan could also be in your toothpaste! Your mouth has systemic effects on your body. Just as you don’t want to expose your...
Weighed Down by Chemicals- The Effects of Body Burden & What Can Help Prevent Harm!
The BIG Problem Since learning about environmental health in naturopathic medical school, I’ve been a woman on a mission to educate others on how the various chemicals and toxins we are exposed to everyday negatively affect our health. In fact, I just posted another update on the Trouble with Triclosan. One of my...
Ode to Essential Oils and the Microbiome in My Brain, a Love Story: Part I
Between the explosion of information on the microbiome and scouting out research on essential oils, my brain is never bored! Learn more on how essential oils can impact our gut, the far-reaching effects of our microbiome, and why the microbiome is always in my brain! The Smell of Obsession and The Big Love...
Microbiome and Essential Oils- Never Too Much?!
Recently, I posted two articles on how essential oils may be a tool to assist someone in breaking unhealthy “addictive” patterns. In these posts, I discussed the general concepts and theories centering around addictions and applications for essential oils to support in relieving them. I even mentioned that using essential oils could create...
The Healthy Sunny-Side of Life
In between my “addiction to essential oils” and my obsession with learning more about the microbiome, I have been enjoying the company of my long-lost buddy, Mr. Sun! He often only visits upstate NY for “quality time” for less than half a year, so I’ve been getting outdoors more often to bond with him!...
What Happens When We Mess with Our Microbiome?!
This weekend, I was immersed in learning more about the microbiome. First, I was enjoying my “free gifts” for registering for the upcoming Microbiome Medicine Summit 2 (no affiliation). Secondly, as I noted on my homepage, I was also reviewing some of my favorite headlines for my upcoming “Top Reads.” In doing this,...
Orange You Glad You Got Orange Oil for Your Mood and Mind?
I just wrote about all the many powerful benefits of orange oil for whole body wellness, healthy cells, critter protection, and antioxidant support. You can read all about this by “landing” here. I think you will find after reading this post that orange essential oil is “out of this world,” when it comes to...
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...
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...