Smelling Holiday Cheer The holidays are here and along with them comes more stress. Although the celebrations spur excitement and joy for many, more shopping, additional gatherings, and extra preparations can also trigger feelings of overwhelm. On top of the challenges of the season, we are also dealing with poignant world circumstances that [...]
Introduction: How Smell and Aromatics Affect the Mind and Body Imagine the scent of freshly baked cookies, a whiff of grandma’s apple pie baking in the oven, and the volatile compounds emitted from the pine trees tickling your nostrils as you take a brisk winter walk. It can be easy to overlook the [...]
Introduction The world events weigh heavily on our minds. The past few years have taken a large mental and physical toll on all of us. Thankfully, there are various ways we can support ourselves during these trying times. For example, one may find comfort in knowing that, underlying all this turmoil, there is [...]
It’s time to take a little break from the serious topics we’ve been discussing regarding diet and wellness culture, food addiction, and eating disorders. I’m inviting you to sit back, relax, and listen-in to some scent-sational learning. In this post, we are going to dive into two podcasts that highlight one of my all-time [...]
As we continue to navigate our way through the fear epidemic, detaching ourselves from our amygdalas being hijacked by negative news and the weight of the world events can be challenging. The media, social networks, and advertisements are masterful at grabbing our attention and keeping us engaged. This is oftentimes to our detriment and [...]
Mind-Body-Heart-Essential Oils The interconnection between the mind and body is no longer being denied in modern medicine. With the widespread effects of stress on psychology and biology, it has become evident that thoughts, perception, beliefs, and mindset all impact physical health. For this reason, I feel that health and wellness are best viewed [...]
The Holiday Stressors The beauty of the holidays also comes with more expectations. Shopping, attending extra gatherings, financial strains, and additional preparations can cause added stress. This spur of activity, on top of the already chronic overwhelm of the current world circumstances, can heighten the intensity of emotions that may be triggered by [...]
The spirit of the season is upon us. This means the holiday rush is compiled atop of all the other happenings of current events. Anyone feeling a need for a little breather from all this stress, trauma, and drama? As many of you are aware, I am a strong proponent of how essential oils [...]
‘Tis the Season of Stillness, Contemplation… and Stress During this season of giving, many come together with family and friends to celebrate the spirit of love and to share in gratitude for their blessings. It is a time of reflection on the past year, an appreciation for overcoming life’s trials, and a celebration [...]
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