As a naturopathic doctor, whenever I am working with someone, I always consider their biochemical individuality and genomics in order to create a personalized nutrition and supplement support protocol. However, the physical is only one part of a holistic wellness plan. Stress, lifestyle, relationships, environment, beliefs, sleep, and spirituality all have just as much...
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Taking Our Mental Temperature During Times of Crisis
This schism between the mind-body is unfortunate in modern medicine. The two cannot be disconnected. Even the most conventionally oriented doctor will acknowledge the detriments of stress. In my latest post on my homepage, I discuss more about the importance of paying attention to mental health by highlighting my article on Natural Path. I...
The Top Five Essential Oils for Mind-Body and Immune Support
Recently, I have been providing resources for nourishing our minds and bodies to enhance resiliency. With the current state of the world, I have been especially concerned for people’s mental health. In my latest post, I discuss one of my favorite tools for holistic wellness, essential oils. I list five of my favorite...
How Stress Negatively Impacts the Brain & Body and How to Nourish Yourself Back to Health
The negative impact of unrelenting stress is on the rise, especially now. Even before the current crisis, the ongoing strain of everyday life was causing detrimental consequences on society’s overall physical and mental health. (source) As a naturopathic doctor, it is my desire to assist you in navigating through this time of excessive overwhelm...
Protected: Empowering our Health with Nurturing Practices- Sniffing Essential Oils, Clean Air, and Using Food as Medicine, Not Punishment
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Essential Oils for Respiratory Health & Naturopathic Doctor Telehealth Services for Staying Sane and Healthy During a Crisis
Last week, I discussed the pitfalls of focusing too much on the news and social media. Rather than letting technology have its way with your brain, why not take charge of your health and sanity? You could trade the time you normally would be investing in negative clickbait for more nourishing practices. As a...
Keeping up with the News- FOMO or Brain Foe?
It is easy to get caught in the negative news feeds, especially during times of uncertainty. This is understandable, as one is grasping for answers to the unknown. Yet, even beyond this drive, our devices and media have been designed to “reset” our brain to “tune-out” rather than to tune-into our own innate wisdom....
The Latest News – How to Handle It Sanely and How Essential Oils Can Help with Anxiety and Stress
Last week, I released a webinar that highlighted how essential oils can increase resiliency and assist with coping with stress and anxiety during transitions. It was sent exclusively to my e-subscribers, as part of my commitment to provide my readers with tools that I use personally and with my clients as a naturopathic doctor...
A Review of the Top Stories Emerging in This Time of Uncertainty and How a Combination of Essential Oils Can Calm the Body and Brain
As more information is being learned about the current pandemic, it is my goal to keep you informed without scaring the health out of you. For this reason, I’m continuing to provide a weekly update of the trending stories for the previous week. More importantly, I’m also providing resources on how to get through...
More Essential Oils to Lower Stress and Cortisol and Balance Hormones
Stress is pervasive in today’s society. Without properly managing it, it can cost us our health and well-being. In a recent article from the Restorative Medical Journal, the authors explored the impact of stress in modern life and the potential for technology-assisted mindfulness meditation to support a healthy response to it. Several well-known researchers’...