{"id":637,"date":"2018-09-18T05:34:57","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T05:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=637"},"modified":"2018-09-18T05:39:33","modified_gmt":"2018-09-18T05:39:33","slug":"the-final-summary-of-essential-oils-and-hormone-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/09\/the-final-summary-of-essential-oils-and-hormone-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"The Final Summary of Essential Oils and Hormone Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-409 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/04\/essential-oils-2536471_1280-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/04\/essential-oils-2536471_1280-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/04\/essential-oils-2536471_1280-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/04\/essential-oils-2536471_1280-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/04\/essential-oils-2536471_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/male-boobs-essential-oils-lavender-tea-tree-hormones-endocrine-disruption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My ongoing hormonal series<\/a> with essential oils came to a close recently. In this blog, I will give a brief summary of everything I covered so far and links for those who want more information. I will also provide you with a link to learn more about the naturopathic and functional medicine approach to achieving hormonal balance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Review of Our Journey of Hormonal Harmony with Essential Oils<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It all began with the discovery of another badly extrapolated study that <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/male-boobs-essential-oils-lavender-tea-tree-hormones-endocrine-disruption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spurred misleading headlines<\/a>. These stated that two of the most beloved essential oils, <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/tag\/lavender-essential-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lavender<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/tips-on-getting-started-with-essential-oils-why-i-love-tea-tree-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tea tree<\/a>, were possible endocrine disruptors! I was saddened by this much ado about nothing because it had the possibility to <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/more-rebuttal-to-defend-essential-oils-from-claims-of-hormonal-harm-back-to-school-with-calming-scents-and-july-2018-holistic-and-integrative-health-top-reads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unnecessarily<\/a> make many people who would benefit from the <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/essential-oils-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healing properties<\/a> of these essential oils hesitate to use them.<\/p>\n<p>I defended the fact that <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/tag\/quality-and-essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quality essential oils<\/a> are not hormone disruptors. Rather, oils are most often balancers and harmonizers because of their three very important properties:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/digging-deeper-into-the-three-most-import-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-an-essential-oil-factor-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">simultaneous physical, biochemical, and psychological effects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/05\/digging-deeper-into-the-three-most-import-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-an-essential-oil-factor-two\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">innate ability to<\/a> provide individualized support<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/05\/essential-oils-antibiotics-medications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">synergy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I summarized these concepts when I discussed <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/five-key-points-for-balancing-hormones-and-other-body-systems-with-essential-oils-and-integrative-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the five key points<\/a> to keep in mind when using them and any form natural medicine to support hormonal balance. This followed my other in-depth highlights on the properties of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/04\/a-review-of-the-estrogenic-essential-oils-clary-sage-oil-part-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clary sage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalpath.net\/experts\/herbs-extracts-essential-oilsoh-my-examining-the-hormonal-effects-of-essential-oils-highlighting-sage-oil-part-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sage<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/04\/a-review-of-the-estrogenic-essential-oils-fennel-oil-part-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fennel<\/a> and concluded with my <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/rose-geranium-essential-oil-supporting-hormonal-health-throughout-a-womans-lifespan-beyond-birth-through-the-wise-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recent video<\/a> on rose geranium.<\/p>\n<p>Although essential oils are my favorite tool for providing support for the mind-body and addressing hormonal issues, they are not my sole solution.<\/p>\n<p>In my latest article published on <em>NatPath<\/em>, I explain why treating hormonal imbalances is complex and personalized. In the first part of my two-article series, I go deeper into what all women should consider when balancing hormones.<\/p>\n<p>You can access it <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/addressing-hormonal-problems-from-a-naturopathic-and-functional-medicine-perspective-a-link-to-august-2018-holistic-and-integrative-medicine-top-reads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for reading and please feel free to comment below!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Learn more about naturopathic and functional medicine!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Join me September 22nd at my presentation in Albany, NY.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">More information <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spingo.com\/calendar\/event\/7373309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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. (<a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affiliation link.<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. 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She became interested in holistic medicine when she was able to heal two herniated discs through nutrition, yoga, supplementation, and chiropractic. She has mentored with holistic practices throughout New York, Vermont, and Connecticut. In addition to her Naturopathic and Functional Medical training, Dr. LoBisco has extensive training in a variety of healing modalities, including therapeutic essential oils, nutraceuticals, herbs, whole food supplements, nutritional medicine, and mind-body therapies. She is a graduate of the accredited, four year post-graduate program in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. This program includes clinical rotations and a demanding scientific curriculum in integrating conventional and natural medicine. Dr. LoBisco holds her license from the state of Vermont. Dr. LoBisco has completed her postdoctoral training as a certified functional medicine practitioner. She is also certified in Applied Kinesiology and holds a BA in psychology from SUNY Geneseo. She has contributed as an item writer for the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and has several articles that have been published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review Digest (NDNR) and the Townsend Letter, both physician- based journals. Dr. LoBisco is also a hired speaker on integrative medical topics for medical professionals. Dr. LoBisco currently incorporates her training in holistic medical practices and conventional medicine through writing, researching, private practice, and through her independent contracting work for companies regarding supplements, nutraceuticals, essential oils, and medical foods. She has a small, private wellness consultation practice through telephone and Skype. Dr. LoBisco also enjoys continuing to educate and empower her readers through her blogs and social media. 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