{"id":2207,"date":"2021-11-28T02:13:02","date_gmt":"2021-11-28T02:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=2207"},"modified":"2021-11-28T04:27:38","modified_gmt":"2021-11-28T04:27:38","slug":"feeling-more-hope-and-gratitude-during-the-stressful-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2021\/11\/feeling-more-hope-and-gratitude-during-the-stressful-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling More Hope and Gratitude During the Stressful Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/seriously...-the-holiday-rush-on-top-of-all-this....-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/seriously...-the-holiday-rush-on-top-of-all-this....-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/seriously...-the-holiday-rush-on-top-of-all-this....-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/seriously...-the-holiday-rush-on-top-of-all-this....-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/seriously...-the-holiday-rush-on-top-of-all-this....-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/seriously...-the-holiday-rush-on-top-of-all-this....-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/seriously...-the-holiday-rush-on-top-of-all-this.....png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Combining the Holiday Rush on Top of Today\u2019s World\u2019s Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The past few years have been trying. Within this combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/hope-posttraumatic-growth-naturopathic-doctor-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posttraumatic growth and posttraumatic depreciation<\/a>, the good news is that even with all that continues to bombard us, overall people are beginning to feel more hopeful for a brighter future. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/hope-posttraumatic-growth-naturopathic-doctor-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">many are expressing<\/a> they have found a renewed appreciation for the gifts and the people in their lives that they once took for granted.<\/p>\n<p>Still, many are finding that <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/coping-after-effects-of-trauma-and-anxiety-resiliency-posttraumatic-growth-ptg-and-posttraumatic-depreciation-ptd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">additional support<\/a> is needed to achieve this resiliency that they desire. This is especially true when the current situation is combined with the holiday rush. I believe that having helpful wellness options in place makes coping with these challenges of life easier.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/olfaction-fortification-with-essential-oils-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/olfaction-fortification-with-essential-oils-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/olfaction-fortification-with-essential-oils-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/olfaction-fortification-with-essential-oils-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/olfaction-fortification-with-essential-oils-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/olfaction-fortification-with-essential-oils-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/olfaction-fortification-with-essential-oils.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Olfaction Mood Enhancement with Essential Oils<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A little olfaction enhancement with essential oils is an easily accessible, mind-body balancing modality for these instances. They are a natural tool that can help to <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/essential-oils-stress-cortisol-levels-hormones-lavender-bergamot-rose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">combat the stress and emotional upheaval<\/a> that this time of year can bring. This is because the impact of aroma is profound and has an instantaneous effect on mood. In fact, smell is the only sense that directly links to the brain\u2019s emotional center (the limbic system)!<\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/olfaction-mood-enhancement-for-gratitude-hope-and-stress-relief-during-the-holiday-season-with-essential-oils-and-heart-brain-congruency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In my latest post,<\/a> I review two essential oil blends that can support mind-body health during the holiday season. They are aimed to entice a grateful and hope-filled mindset.<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/olfaction-mood-enhancement-for-gratitude-hope-and-stress-relief-during-the-holiday-season-with-essential-oils-and-heart-brain-congruency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to read more about these oil mixtures and discover an additional resource from the HeartMath Institute that connects the heart and brain for more coherence and calmness.<\/p>\n<p>You deserve to have a calmer holiday season to allow your mind-body to revitalize and refresh from all that has occurred.<\/p>\n<p>Essential oils can support<a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/a-summary-on-supporting-mood-with-essential-oils-a-little-olfactory-boost-to-help-feel-more-gratitude\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> body and brain health<\/a> as they modulate our psychology and physiology for the better. Having the ability to stay calmer, more stress resilient, and keep our emotions in balance can make this time of year much more enjoyable. So, make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/olfaction-mood-enhancement-for-gratitude-hope-and-stress-relief-during-the-holiday-season-with-essential-oils-and-heart-brain-congruency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a> to read more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Which Oil Do I Use For\u2026.. ?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Learn to Get the Most Out of Your Essential Oils!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Introducing A New Essential Oils Online Course:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2168 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/essential-oils-101-resized-mm-300x284.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/essential-oils-101-resized-mm-300x284.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/essential-oils-101-resized-mm-1024x970.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/essential-oils-101-resized-mm-768x728.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/11\/essential-oils-101-resized-mm.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Essential Oils 101: Essential Oils for Mind and Body Wellness<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"main\" class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"fusion-row\">\n<div id=\"content\">\n<div id=\"post-31313\" class=\"post post-31313 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-articles category-essential-oils category-integrative-medicine-hints category-recent-newsletter category-mood-brain category-naturopathic category-natropathic-medicine tag-anxiety tag-back-to-school-2021 tag-back-to-school-stress tag-back-to-school-support tag-functional-medicine-doctor-albany-ny tag-functional-medicine-saratoga-ny tag-mental-health tag-natural-anxiety tag-natural-depression-support tag-natural-mental-health tag-naturopathic-and-functional-doctor-and-schenectady-ny tag-naturopathic-doctor-albany-ny tag-naturopathic-doctor-clifton-park-ny tag-naturopathic-doctor-ny tag-naturopathic-doctor-saratoga-ny tag-naturopathic-doctor-schenectady-ny tag-naturopathic-stress-relief tag-stastics-mental-health-students tag-youth-mental-health\">\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>So many of you have asked me for support with incorporating essential oils safely into your wellness regime.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m pleased to announce my new online, self-paced, video course!<\/p>\n<p>In this course you will learn:<\/p>\n<p>-the properties and characteristics of essential oils and how they can enhance your emotional and physical health<\/p>\n<p>-how to use them safely<\/p>\n<p>-how to select the oils that are right for you for your current health goals<\/p>\n<p>\u2026. and you\u2019ll get tons of resources to keep you informed and happy for hours.<\/p>\n<h6>Isn\u2019t it time to empower yourself with the knowledge from a doctor with information that could enhance your wellness, balance your mood and emotions, and help you thrive?<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/app.mastermind.com\/masterminds\/29107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check it out here<\/a> and enroll now so you can get access to all the cool bonuses.<\/p>\n<section class=\"vc_cta3-container\">\n<div class=\"vc_general vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-center vc_cta3-color-classic vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom\">\n<div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\">\n<div class=\"vc_cta3-content\">\n<header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\">\n<h2 data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"27\"><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>To learn more about me and how I approach individual care as a naturopathic doctor, click <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/about-dr-sarah-lobisco-naturopathic-doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Affiliation link.<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"share-buttons\">\n<div class=\"social-buttons clearfix\">\n<div class=\"social-btn social-fb\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"social-btn social-twitter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"social-btn social-pinterest\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Combining the Holiday Rush on Top of Today\u2019s World\u2019s Events The past few years have been trying. Within this combination of posttraumatic growth and posttraumatic depreciation, the good news is that even with all that continues to bombard us, overall people are beginning to feel more hopeful for a brighter future. 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