This article continues my series on natural approaches to support mental health. Currently, the focus has been on highlighting specific essential oils that have been clinically validated. Click here for a summary of earlier subjects. In my last article and video, I discussed the second essential oil, following lavender, that has impressive [...]
This is the fifth video in my series to support mental health from an integrative health perspective. This is the second video that focuses on both experimental and clinically validated essential oils. Click here for a summary of earlier subjects. In my first video that highlights essential oils that shine in human [...]
This is the fifth article in my series on using natural approaches to support mental health. It continues with the theme of focusing on clinically validated essential oils. Click here for a summary of earlier subjects. In the previous post, I began my topic of specific essential oils for brain support [...]
This video is the latest in my series on using natural modalities to support mental health. I first began this topic by cheering for the famous, antioxidant “superhero” NAC (N-acetylcysteine). This supplement’s various mechanisms had use well-beyond its most well-known ones. NAC had evidence that it clinically impacted brain biochemistry! This fact inspired me [...]
A RECAP – Supplementing the Brain for Better Mental Health In this Blog: A Recap on Supplements for Psychiatric Support Essential Oils’ Effects on Brain Signaling A Special Note on Mental Health Please note: if you read nothing else in this blog, please skip to the ending on mental illness. If you’ve been following [...]
One Intervention, Many Effects Last week, I started my review of the famous antioxidant supplement, N-acetylcysteine (NAC). I discussed how it is used in conventional medicine to prevent the toxic effects of acetaminophen overdose on the liver. I also highlighted its role in oxidative stress by protecting the body from cellular damage that can [...]
NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and Essential Oils for Supporting Emotional Health in a More Holistic Way: Part I Praising NAC In my latest article, I begin my discussion on NAC. It earned its claim to fame for its effectiveness in remediating the toxic effects on the liver from an acetaminophen (Tylenol) [...]
This week, I returned to one of my most favorite topics in integrative and mind-body medicine, essential oils! These plant compounds are truly holistic in that while they support physical health, their constituents simultaneously benefit emotions and the brain. Essential oils also have been found to “feed” nourishing behaviors during times [...]
This week, I released an article that will probably trigger many “health enthusiasts.” In the post, “Too Much of a Good Thing? The Dangers of Obsessing on Diet and Weight Loss,” I discussed the overlooked dangers that occur when dietary practices and fitness are viewed through an obsessive and [...]
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