Are you sniffing your oils enough?? Recently an article of mine was published for Naturopathic Digest News and Review (NDNR) which discussed the power of olfaction (smell) for pain relief. I have always been fascinated with the topic of pain and, more specifically, how its intensity is affected by stress and emotions. I also have [...]
Most of you may not realize that smell is the only sense that goes directly to the emotional center of your brain. All other senses must go through a rely system. This makes essential oils perfect for aiding with emotional disturbance and brain disorders. The amino acids and blood building constituents in essential oils [...]
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 [...]
Transcript: * Hello dear friends! I’m excited to share with you this week’s clinical tip! It is a powerful one! Today, we are going to explore the integration of mind-body-spirit medicine using a specific essential oil! Let me explain. Mind-Body-Spirit and Essential Oils Last week, I ran across a beautiful exercise incorporating yarrow [...]
Transcript:* Hello dear friends. If you’ve been following my work for a while, you probably know how I feel about essential oils for mental and emotional wellness. I believe they are the quickest and most effective way to support the brain, shift the mood, and help us with processing our feelings. If you recall, [...]
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