Transcript* Hello dear friends! Well, we are at the home stretch of our series on keeping it green by incorporating ways to protect ourselves from the toxic world we live in. The ubiquitous chemicals found in our food, environment, personal care products, and cleaning agents create havoc in the body and have been linked [...]
Transcript* Hello dear friends. The past few weeks we’ve been prepping for the cold months ahead with strategies to support a strong immune system. First, we covered how nature’s aromatics and her essential oils can be great allies to keep us balanced and defend against infectious agents. Next, we started looking at the often-overlooked [...]
Transcript* Defending Ourselves from Harmful Outdoor and Indoor Exposures Hello dear friends. With the chilly months ahead, it’s vital to keep our immune systems strong and our bodies’ stressors low. For the past few weeks, we have been exploring how nature’s aromatics can support us in staying healthy and resilient in the [...]
Transcript: * With the shift of the seasons, I thought it was an optimal time to show appreciation for the various ways that the great outdoors aids our emotional and physical wellness. Last week, I reviewed four ways that aromatics from nature can enhance resiliency for the fall and support healthy immune function. I [...]
Transcript: * Hello dear friends. This week’s clinical tip will be a bit different. With the seasons shifting in the Northeast, I wanted to take a pause to appreciate what the great outdoors can do for our emotional and physical health. Specifically, I will discuss four ways the aromas of autumn enhance our [...]
Transcript: * The Many Uses of Essential Oils If you’ve been following my channel for a while, you’ve likely come to understand that essential oils are a trifecta of healing for the body, mind, and spirit. This is due to their multifaceted properties and versatile actions. As a result, there are so many [...]
Transcript: * Essential Oils and the Brain In our last clinical tip, I explored how essential oils impact brain and cognitive health through (1) modulating hormones and brain signaling patterns, (2) shifting brain electrical activity, and (3) protecting the nervous system (neuroprotection). They accomplish these aspects through the direct interaction of their aromatic [...]
Transcript* In my previous clinical tip on my YouTube channel, I reviewed how essential oils influence our physiology, aid a healthy stress response, and balance our emotions. (If you missed it, you can access it at this link.) In this week’s video, I will continue discussing optimizing brain health using essential oils. Specifically, [...]
Essential Oils: More Than Just a Relaxing Scent Transcript: * Hello dear friends! Essential oils are perhaps most well-known for their ability to induce relaxation and relieve stress. As the research continues to evolve regarding the mechanisms behind this aromatic-induced state of calm, their complexities as medicinal agents is becoming more respected. As [...]
