Moving from the Summer Wind-Down into Full Force for the Fall Can you believe that it is already past mid-way through August? This means the flames of campfires are beginning to lose their smoke and sizzle and pencils and highlighters are populating the grocery store shelves. For parents and little ones, this also [...]
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a well-known culinary herb that belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. It has many common names including estragon, dragon wormwood, and false tarragon. Tarragon is found and cultivated in many regions of the world. Variations in its chemical makeup occur based on location, harvesting techniques, season, and manufacturing. I previously [...]
Welcome August! Earlier this week, I sent out my latest post in my newsletter. It was on the calming scent of essential oils for little ones and the importance of using non-toxic products during critical stages of development. As mentioned, I’ll be taking some time off from posting to complete some projects these next [...]
Last week, I wrote about Why “Going Green” is Essential for Your Family’s Health, Especially Baby & How Oils Can Help. Currently, I’m in the process of putting together my curriculum for teaching developmental nutrition, and the impact of what occurs with early, harmful, environmental exposures, especially during critical periods in utero, is even [...]
It is virtually impossible to escape the buildup of chemicals that are accumulating in our bodies at concerning rates. The evidence is mounting that we are continually adding to our toxic burden with what we buy, what we apply, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Concerning, these [...]
Last year, I shared the importance of choosing sustainable, green products in order to protect our planet and to decrease the burden of toxin and chemical accumulation on our bodies. Many assume that if merchandise is on the market, it is safe. Unfortunately, this is not true. With very little oversite on safety, the [...]
This is the concluding video within my series that focuses on holistic methods to support psychiatric disorders. Previous topics, including highlights on essential oils to support mental health, can be accessed here. The psychological benefits of essential oils have been verified in many clinical and experimental trials. Their aroma is calming to [...]
This is the concluding article in my series on integrative medicine for psychiatric disorders. Previous posts for various topics, including highlights to clinically validated essential oils to support mental health can be accessed here. The psychological benefits of essential oils have been verified in many human and experimental trials. Beyond [...]
This video is within my series on using integrative methods to support psychiatric issues and brain disorders. Previous reviews on clinically validated essential oils to support mental health can be accessed at this link. Recently, I summarized how essential oils can tame the psyche and benefit the body. I have currently [...]
