Lack of Antidepressants and Serotonin Deficiencies Aren’t the Only Cause of Depression and Mood Imbalances?! But We Already Knew That!

By | March 9th, 2023|Articles, Digestion & Gut Health, Essential Oils, Integrative Medicine Hints, Latest Articles, Mood & Brain, Naturopathic, Naturopathic Medicine|

Introduction- Much Ado About Bashing Serotonin’s Link to Depression… Recently, a hot debate on the efficacy of antidepressants and the accuracy of the serotonin hypothesis of depression was once again stirred up. With the release of the results from a new analysis of a review of studies, the media’s headlines proclaimed that the [...]

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Mood Imbalances Part III: The Thyroid-Depression Connection

By | October 15th, 2009|Newsletter Postings|

Mood Imbalances Part III: The Thyroid-Depression Connection By Sarah A LoBisco, ND In last week’s edition of our health feedback, I discussed the Estrogen-Serotonin Connection in its relation to Mood disorders. In this three part series, I have covered the following underlying causes of mood disorders: 1. Neurotransmitter imbalances & their relation to nutrient deficiencies [...]

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Mood Imbalances Part II: The Estrogen-Serotonin Connection

By | October 9th, 2009|Newsletter Postings|

In last week’s edition of our health feedback, I covered two common underlying causes of mood disorders: 1. Neurotransmitter imbalance & its relation to nutrient deficiencies 2. Digestive impacts on brain function through the enteric nervous system This week, I will discuss a hormonal link in mood disorders, specifically focusing on the impact of Estrogen [...]

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Mood Imbalances Part I & Weight Loss follow-up & Flu vaccine link

By | October 3rd, 2009|Newsletter Postings|

Happy Fall everyone!  I've decided to start another series.  Mood disorders are a major epidemic in the US and I wanted to provide some natural perspectives on this. So, welcome to part I of mood imbalances, let’s get started. Mood imbalances are a major issue in the United States. For example, did you know that [...]

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A Simpler, User and Clinician Friendly Way of Using Essential Oils for Nervous System Balance, Brain and Mood Support, Detoxification and Lymphatic Flow, and to Enhance all the Five Foundations of Health, with Jodi Cohen, MBA, Founder of Vibrant Blue Oils (Ep.396)

By | January 9th, 2024|Articles, Digestion & Gut Health, Essential Oils, Integrative Medicine Hints, Latest Articles, Mood & Brain, Naturopathic, Naturopathic Medicine|

(Listen to the full episode here.)   On this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, I am extremely excited and honored to have a returning guest to the show. She is a world-renowned essential oil expert who discusses with us how to balance the brain, calm the nervous system, support detoxification and lymphatic [...]

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Enjoying the Health and Mood Benefits of Sunshine with Natural Protection from its Harmful Ultraviolet Rays

By | June 29th, 2023|Articles, Digestion & Gut Health, Essential Oils, Integrative Medicine Hints, Latest Articles, Mood & Brain, Naturopathic, Naturopathic Medicine|

The Benefits and Dangers of the Sun For those in the Northeast, summertime is in full swing. It signifies warmth (at last!), longer daylight hours, and increased time in nature. Along with the mood uplifting boost gained from more leisure time outdoors, sunshine has various other wellness advantages. However, there’s downsides too. Excess [...]

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Your “Gut Brain” – Why You Need to Know About Your “Second Brain” and How it Influences Your Mood

By | September 30th, 2022|Articles, Essential Oils, Integrative Medicine Hints, Latest Articles, Mood & Brain, Naturopathic, Naturopathic Medicine|

Introduction: You’re Not Just Human Not to make you paranoid, but scientifically speaking, your “gut-feelings” may not be solely of human origin! Rather, they may be mediated by the microorganisms that are inhabiting your gastrointestinal (GI) tract just as much, if not more, than your brain. It may sound creepy, but it’s true! [...]

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Can Hormone Regulation Impact Physical Health, Mental Health, and Mood?

By | September 16th, 2022|Articles, Essential Oils, Integrative Medicine Hints, Latest Articles, Mood & Brain, Naturopathic, Naturopathic Medicine|

Introduction Hormones get a lot of attention in the wellness community. This is for good reason. Although they circulate our body in only minuscule amounts, hormones are powerful, complex, and wide-reaching. These chemical signals are one of the main forms of communication between our different organ systems, and that’s a big deal. We [...]

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Feeling Fatigued? My Favorite Herbs and Essential Oils to Boost Focus, Energy, and Cognition Health (Part 3: My Top Essential Oils for Attention, Mood, and Brain Vitality)

By | July 18th, 2021|Articles, Essential Oils, Integrative Medicine Hints, Latest Articles, Mood & Brain, Naturopathic, Naturopathic Medicine|

Feeling unproductive, unfocused, and exhausted? This shouldn't be a regular event. The last few weeks, I have been discussing the topics of low energy, inattention, and poor motivation and providing solutions for them: First, I reviewed the various mindset and biological reasons for why one may be struggling with drive. Next, I explored what [...]

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