By Sarah A LoBisco, ND Can you believe it’s already June!! You know what that means, time to highlight some great article links for my upcoming June Top Reads Page. J The first topic of the month—Franken foods revisited! Let’s start with… …..the Case of the exploding watermelon! I know, it sounds like a [...]
1. The Stress factor Let’s pause and talk about how stress impacts your health. There are three major ways stress effects the body, according to Bruce Lipton, cell biologist. The first is that blood flow is shunted from your viscera, where nutrient absorption takes place, to your peripheral muscles. This is to allow your legs [...]
Society sets women up to believe that the transition into the cessation of periods is a turbulent, symptomatic whirlwind consisting of hot flashes, mood changes, night sweats, cravings, weight gain, and hair growth in unwelcome places (to name a few). However, this need not be the case. Obviously, prevention is the key, and if one [...]
Dr Borkin is an advocator of transdermal hormonal replacement and saliva testing. I agree that saliva testing is the best measure of free hormones in the blood; it’s more of a functional test rather than a measurement of bound hormones. Unfortunately, NYS doesn’t allow this form of testing for all practitioners. As most of you [...]
Summary Clary Sage essential oil (Salvia sclarea) is best known for its influence on stress physiology, emotional balance, and menstrual and menopausal symptom support. It contains naturally occurring compounds such as linalool, linalyl acetate, and sclareol that interact with the nervous system and stress-response pathways. Research has explored its effects on cortisol levels, [...]
[Updated July 2026: This guide now includes the latest research on lavender essential oil's effects on mood symptoms associated with hormonal contraceptive use, blood pressure and cardiovascular health, and its emerging role in supporting vagal tone and nervous system resilience. Originally published in 2023.] Summary Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of [...]
Summary Over the past several months, I’ve been diving deeper into brain health, stress physiology, nervous system regulation, and cognitive overload. I highlighted the growing challenges many people are experiencing with focus, energy, mood, and resilience. As these conversations continued, it became increasingly clear to me that people needed a more structured and [...]
Originally published [May 2023]. Updated with new insights on burnout, brain fog, nervous system regulation, cortisol patterns, and holistic stress resilience support. Quick Summary Feeling exhausted, emotionally depleted, unable to focus, or struggling to recover from stress can be signs that the body’s stress-response system is overwhelmed. Often referred to as “adrenal fatigue,” low [...]
Difficulty focusing is rarely due to a single issue—it reflects underlying imbalances across multiple systems, including the nervous system, hormones, metabolism, and environment. In Part 1, we identified the root causes that disrupt attention. In this article, we shift into application, exploring how essential oils can support brain function and help regulate the [...]
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