What To Know About Summer, Sunlight, and Essential Oils As of June 20th, the sun hits its most northern position directly over the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere. This is referred to as astronomical summer or the summer solstice. This means many sun-deficient individuals can finally head outdoors to soak up [...]
The Critical Importance of a Healthy Thyroid Gland The health of our thyroid gland is critical due to how it impacts almost all of our physiological processes. It helps to regulate our metabolism, emotions, brain function, heart rate, muscle contraction, cholesterol levels, liver function, and more. This means that if thyroid disease is [...]
A Meeting of Holistic Mind-Body Medicine Minds Recently, I had the pleasure of having Kathryn Faso interview me. We talked about my journey into naturopathic and functional medicine and why I have such a love for essential oils. I was so honored to reunite with Kathyrn. She is a self-taught, humble, holistic health guru [...]
Finding “Quality Essential Oils” Finding high-quality essential oils can be challenging due to varying opinions on preferred brands and the absence of governmental regulation on purity standards for aromatherapy. Recently, I started a series to help clarify this confusion for both new and experienced users. Part I reviewed: The various factors that impact [...]
Finding “Quality Essential Oils” Finding high quality essential oils isn’t as straightforward as one would hope. In fact, it can be a complex process and can cause confusion for the new oiler. This is because individuals have different preferences and beliefs about the “best oils." Unfortunately, the feverish loyalty to oils brands combined [...]
Why is There Controversy About What Makes Essential Oils "Good Quality" One of the most common questions I hear from those who are new to essential oils is, “How do I find good quality essential oils?” For those who have used essential oils for a while, this inquiry can be a charged, complex [...]
In this series, we’ve been exploring the importance of a healthy digestive system and how essential oils support optimal digestion. In this video post, we’re going to explore the final topic, which is to review some of my top essential oils for gut health. The subjects we will cover include: A quick overview of [...]
All Disease is Linked to the Gut This is a big claim that was made in our previous video post, but I think I made a good argument to support it. Our intestinal tract not only aids digestion, assimilation, absorption of nutrients, and elimination, but it also impacts all aspects of wellness. Furthermore, [...]
Does “All Disease Begin in the Gut”? “All disease begins in the gut.” This statement was proclaimed by Hippocrates over 2000 years ago. Today, his ancient words are echoed in many of the treatment rooms of modern integrative, naturopathic, and functional medicine practitioners. Was he (and are they) right? In this video blog, [...]
