Last week, I posted on my experience at The Institute for Functional Medicine’s 2017 Annual International Convention: The Dynamic Brain. The conference was focused around the concept of neuroplasticity, the brain’s capacity to recover from injury by “rewiring” its neural networks in response to environmental stimuli. The annual [...]
“Addictions” and Essential Oils: Dealing with the Underlying Factors In part I of this series, I discussed the concept of biochemical individuality and the many factors involved in maximizing optimal brain health and assisting someone out of destructive patterns. I also provided an overview on how essential oils can be [...]
After a long, cold winter, you can rest your weary bodies with some brain stimulation found in March 2017's Top Holistic and Integrative Health Reads For New York State and most of New England, the the old adage regarding the emergence of springtime was evident this year. March did, in [...]
Some Buggy Updates from Microbiome Research and Top Health News for February 2017 All Located Here It’s been awhile since I took some time out from my favorite topic of essential oils and focused on my other favorite topic…our trillion little tiny friends that line our insides [...]
Can you believe it, my friends? January is officially over and we are now well into February 2017! This means, the gyms that were flooded on January 2nd are starting to “thin out,” along with many other well-intentioned “healthier” new year resolutions. How do I know [...]
The closing month of 2016 was packed with exciting stories in integrative health and medical headlines. In the midst of many of them, the theme of the power of social connections caught my attention. Recently, it was reported by NBC news and Medscape that one in six Americans are [...]
Holiday Cheer is a great thing…when the stress, business, and family triggers are not there. When too many factors pile up, the “holiday blues” can set in. Here’s why and what you can do. Holidays are an interesting time for many. In the “perfect world”, they can be a time for believing in magic and [...]
Today marks one of the most heated, debated, and internationally-emotionally charged elections for Americans. 52% of Americans report being stressed over the campaign. Learn how to use essential oils to calm your stress during this nail-biting and relationship-trying time. The spooky holiday of October and its scary “treats” are now a distant memory. As we [...]
This week, I provide you with an overview of resources for a healthier gut and body, review some important updates in belly bugs and intestinal health, look at the problems relating to a mouth full of mercury, and finish off with a link to the best [...]
