This week, I am keeping with the theme of “staying green for the summer” and building a better world for future generations. I just released my post on how a “tiny” swap for a baby care product can be the first step in creating the momentum for purchasing other safer, kid-friendly goods. We are...
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Why “Going Green” is Essential for Your Family’s Health, Especially Baby & How Oils Can Help
I have blogged previously on the importance of choosing safe, non-toxic, and sustainable products to support our wellness and to safeguard our planet for future generations. Evidence is mounting on how the chemicals released into our world, via the merchandise we purchase, the air we breath, and the food we eat, are building up...
Essential Oils on the Youthful Brain- Moving Beyond “Sage Advice
Beyond the aromatic influence of essential oils on memory and mood, these secondary plant metabolites consist of hundreds of synergistic compounds that are able to interact with our cellular physiology to further address multiple factors that impact the brain function. In this ongoing series, I have provided details on how essential oils can soothe...
Keeping the Brain Young with Essential Oils
Essential oils are my favorite holistic tools for the mind and body. Through a combination of their powerful aromatic properties and physical compounds, they can immediately shift emotions and impact multiple factors related to the health of the brain. I have been discussing this concept as part of my recent series on using oils...
More on Sage Oil for the Mind, Memory, & More!
For the third article that focuses on essential oils for mental health, I continue with discussing the brain enhancing properties of sage essential oil. Sage oil has impressive evidence in experimental studies to modulate the neurotransmitter acetylcholine for enhancing memory. It has also been validated for this effect in humans. In this latest post,...
The Calm of Lavender Oil & Beyond Keeping the Bugs at Bay with Citronella Oil
This is the fourth article in my series on natural approaches to mental health which focuses on essential oils. In the previous blogs and videos, I discussed how these plant metabolites and their isolates influence our brains’ biochemistry by modulating various cellular pathways and neurotransmitters. Specifically, I reviewed some of the mechanisms of actions...
One of the Earliest “Hacks” to Emotional Health: Essential Oils on the Brain (Biochemistry)
We’ve been on quite a journey exploring how a natural supplement can support mental health. It started out with the “superhero” antioxidant NAC (N-acetylcysteine). I first highlighted its most well-known uses. After reviewing them, I’m sure you’ll agree that it does deserve its place in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Phase 4. If...
The Unique Properties of Melaleuca ericifolia…Move Over Tea Tree!
Last week, I dedicated the latest oily spotlight to tea tree essential oil. This was for good reason. Melaleuca alternifolia is well-known for its efficacy, versatility, and scientific validation for a wide range of applications. Perhaps this is why this essential oil has stolen the hearts of many famous aromatherapists. Recently, another Melaleuca caught...
The “Essentials” (Oils) of Melaleuca
This week, I bring the topic back to one of my most beloved healing tools, essential oils. It is no secret that I have a soft spot for these mind-body therapeutic substances. In fact, I’ve devoted a whole database (and a whole-lot of research time), highlighting their power, versatility, uses, and applications on my...
Reviewing CBD Oil and Celebrating the Harmonious Impact of Cannabis Essential Oil
In the final review of my series on CBD (cannabidiol) oil, I synthesized all of the concepts discussed about this isolated compound of cannabis. I further explored how a combination of cannabis’ cannabinoid constituents may not only be more beneficial than CBD oil alone, but may also prevent some of the potential...