Essential Oils: More Than Just Symptom Relief Consistent headaches, although likely not a serious signal of pathology, could be an early sign of greater physiological imbalances. In the long-run, if these are not addressed, they could increase your chance of health problems. In my series on headaches, I provided an overview of their [...]
The Pleasant Minty Aroma of Peppermint Oil for Brain Boosting & Top Reads for August 2016 The passing of Labor Day has just occurred in the United States; it is the official end of the summer! It’s time for my list of interesting articles and blogs for August 2016, as well as a little reflection [...]
Last week I had the privilege of doing another interview on the subject of essential oils with Dr. Holly Lucille during her amazing Mindful Medicine show on RadioMD. I was really happy when Dr. Holly’s producer suggested peppermint oil to highlight because it has always been one of my favorite essential oils. As you can [...]
Peppermint essential oil is one of the most highly regarded herbs for digestive issues. It contains a wide array of powerful constituents. These constituents include sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, esters, and alcohols. The effects of this combination in an essential oil give peppermint a variety of powerful properties. Some of these properties include its action as an [...]
Originally published [May 2023]. Updated with new insights on burnout, brain fog, nervous system regulation, cortisol patterns, and holistic stress resilience support. Quick Summary Feeling exhausted, emotionally depleted, unable to focus, or struggling to recover from stress can be signs that the body’s stress-response system is overwhelmed. Often referred to as “adrenal fatigue,” low [...]
Difficulty focusing is rarely due to a single issue—it reflects underlying imbalances across multiple systems, including the nervous system, hormones, metabolism, and environment. In Part 1, we identified the root causes that disrupt attention. In this article, we shift into application, exploring how essential oils can support brain function and help regulate the [...]
Brain health is influenced by the interaction of nutrition, movement, sensory input, and mindset, along with deeper physiological and relational factors. Yet, even when the foundations of brain health are addressed, symptoms can persist if systems are not aligned or personalized. This article explores how the brain communicates with the body through the gut, [...]
We’ve explored how nutrition, movement, and mindset can all shape the brain. But there’s another layer to our brain health foundation—one that’s constantly influencing how we think, feel, and respond… often without us realizing it. It is our sensory systems, specifically smell. They are one of the most powerful regulators of brain health. In [...]
If you joined me for Part I of this series, we explored how nutrition shapes the brain. Today, in Part II, we’re turning to something just as powerful, and often underestimated, movement. From a naturopathic and functional medicine perspective, exercise is more than a means to fitness or a tool to manipulate body size. [...]
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