Has the “Health and Wellness Industry” Contributed to the Obesity Epidemic? Part II Why Diets and Weight Loss Don’t Cause Better Health In Part I, I explored how the societal pressure for the perfect diet, health, and body may be causing more harm than good. Furthermore, the very [...]
Has Cholesterol Been Acquitted with Inflammation Now Sitting in the “Hot Seat”? I have previously written several articles on cholesterol. I have cited evidence that it is not the cause of cardiovascular disease; rather, it has been demonized and found guilty by association. Being intrigued by this meme of supposed connection between cholesterol and [...]
Life is full of changes and transitions. Sometimes we perceive them as stressful, sometimes we view them as exciting. Regardless, what happens around us effects the body systems within us. We can use tools to modulate our emotional and our physical responses during these shifts. From the holidays to hormones, in this article, you will [...]
Today marks one of the most heated, debated, and internationally-emotionally charged elections for Americans. 52% of Americans report being stressed over the campaign. Learn how to use essential oils to calm your stress during this nail-biting and relationship-trying time. The spooky holiday of October and its scary “treats” are now a distant memory. As we [...]
Could Modulating Stress Effects and Hormones with Essential Oils Be Right Under Your Nose? My past weekend endeavors could have been labeled by some as “stressful.” Anyone who has ever written a book knows the feeling of “crunch time,” when the deadline is approaching and the clock seems unforgiving. Added on top of my manuscript [...]
Since it is Valentine’s Day weekend, I’m inspired to write about the impact that love and connection have on health outcomes! Being the nerd that I am, I’ve been reading some of my favorite newsletters and articles that have used this heart-loving holiday to provide more evidence on the power of how our mind influences [...]
