Rosemary Essential Oil is Best Known for Memory Support, But Find Out Why There is Much More to This Powerful Aromatic Substance Last week, I sent an E-blast about rosemary essential oil to my essential oils subscribers. It was meant to be a little bit of a brain teaser to prelude this blog. I wanted [...]
As the 2021 school year resumes, so do the challenges to learning that began in 2020. The additional stressors and chronic strains have led to many changes and hurdles to jump through for little ones, parents, teachers, and young adults. These issues have aggravated and ignited a rise in mental health issues in the [...]
Video Playback Time: 13 minutes I urge you to listen to the whole video. For those who want the juicy snippets, cliff notes, and/or the references, the write-up and notes are below. The Video Recap and Summary: How Belief and Mindset Impact Health Outcomes My most recent articles and video have been [...]
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 [...]
It is not uncommon to be distracted in today’s world. During these challenging times, the usual everyday stressors and technological interruptions are compounded by current events, polarizing topics, and the economy. The world is struggling emotionally and mentally as its inhabitants learn to cope with its twists and turns and regain their balance. With [...]
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” - Maya Angelou If we insert “something” or “a situation” in place of “someone” and “it is” for “they are” in the above quote, we have a good one-line summary of what it means to embrace acceptance in all areas of [...]
Recently, a fellow oiler and friend of mine reached out to me and asked me about the uses for fleabane essential oil. I had to admit, I did not know much about the secondary metabolites of horseweed and its applications. So, I did what I usually do as a naturopathic essential oils doctor. I [...]
In my previous article on the many delights of springtime, I highlighted fifteen reasons how this transitional season positively shifts the emotions and consciousness. Next, I explored five ways that essential oils compliment this beautiful time of rejuvenation. These included: Uplifting the mood. Easily integrating into nourishing lifestyle regimes. Aiding in healthy behavior pattern [...]
Factors Related to Mood and Hormonal Harmony My previous series covered in depth the connection between hormones and mood. Specifically, I highlighted how estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, testosterone, and oxytocin hormones impact brain health and emotions. To summarize, hormones have been linked to a variety of psychological disorders through various mechanisms and their complex [...]
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