Essential Oils in the Sunshine Essential oils can be a wonderful way to support mind-body balance in the summertime. Yet, it is important to be aware certain essential oils have been known to cause unwanted skin reactions when exposed to the sun’s rays. Although this does not negate their benefits, these oils should be...
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More on Supporting Thyroid Health with Essential Oils
The thyroid gland is vital for various key physiological processes. It plays a role in regulating metabolism, emotions, brain function, heart rate, muscle contraction, cholesterol levels, liver function, and more. Due to its system-wide impacts, untreated thyroid disease can lead to a variety of disorders. These include cardiovascular issues, osteoporosis, pregnancy complications, infertility, and...
Essential Oils and Mind-Body-Spirit Medicine: Kathryn Faso Interviews Dr. Sarah on Naturopathic and Functional Medicine for Brain, Digestive, and Hormone Health, Spirituality, “Healthy Eating,” Body Acceptance, Detox, and Mindset
Just recently, I was honored to have Kathryn Faso interview me. We talked about my journey into naturopathic and functional medicine and my love for essential oils. It was a pleasure to reunite with Kathryn. She is a humble and self-taught holistic health expert that I met years ago. Kathryn and I first connected at...
The Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils: An Easy Way to Incorporate the Aromatic Benefits of Essential Oils into Your Life
Breathing in Good Health Inhalation is the oldest, easiest, and safest way to use essential oils. Breathing in these aromatic molecules creates an instant shift in our mood as their constituents quickly reach our brain and travel throughout our respiratory system and into our whole body. Even if you are not an oils’ connoisseur,...
Essential Oil Quality, Standards, and Safety Part 3: Testing, Verification, and Criteria for Determining “Good Quality” and “Pure” Essential Oil
What Are “Quality Essential Oils?” Finding high-quality essential oils can be challenging due to differing opinions on what factors are important in evaluating them and the lack of regulation of their purity. Recently, I began a series aiming to clarify the criteria for identifying good quality essential oils for both new and experienced users....