Forests have long been considered places of tranquility and healing, but recent research has provided scientific backing to these beliefs. Specific volatile organic compounds emitted by trees, such as terpenes and phytoncides, have been found to significantly reduce stress levels in humans. In particular, alpha-pinene, a compound found in pine needles, has been shown to […]
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP (licensed in VT) In the first part of this article, I discussed the concept of the entourage effect of cannabis. This is reference to the fact that the synergy of all its components acting together has different and enhanced effects than any of its isolates. In this post, I will expand
Dr. Emily Chan, ND The holidays can sometimes act as a magnifying glass to amplify the stress you already have. In this article you’ll learn about a few essential oils you can use to give you some relief, or a bit more mojo. We will start with a real life scenario you can relate to
Razi Berry Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble. Fillet of a fenny snake, In the caldron boil and bake; Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder’s fork, and blind-worm’s sting, Lizard’s leg, and owlet’s wing,— For a charm of powerful trouble….. Double, double
Dr. Ariel Jones, ND Elderberry Rosehip syrup is a cold, flu and cancer prevention remedy FOR USE WITH: Cough Cold Flu Hayfever Constipation Illness prevention Cancer prevention Virus Cataracts Arthritis USES: For cold and flu prevention: Kids 1 tsp per day, Adults 1 tbs per day During Illness: Kids up to 6 tsp per day,
Dr. Sheila Kingsbury, ND, RH (AHG) As children are growing and developing, it is expected that they’d get nausea, diarrhea or other stomach bugs from time to time. It is part of the process of educating the immune system. The most critical way to help them is to keep them hydrated. These illnesses vary quite
Shawn Peters, Naturopathic Medical Student Bitters are a group of plant constituents, which are not like other plant constituents but are rather distinguishable by their taste when consumed (bitter principle). Many believe that for bitters to induce their physiological effects they must be tasted. This is important when considering how to use bitters, for example
Dr. Shaida Sina, NMD Children respond to the use of Aromatherapy very well. The one concern when using essential oils on small children, infants, and pregnant women is appropriateness of the oils. The issues with children and infants include skin sensitivity and body weight; therefore, doing patch testing and reduced dosing are very important. The
Shawn Peters Spagyric Medicine: Ancestor of Botanical Medicine Spagyric medicine is a ancient form of botanical medicine and is similar to that of homeopathic medicine, in the sense that through the process of creating a spagyric tincture, the herbal remedy becomes more potent and reaches a highly energized state.1,3,4 Spagyric medicine, theory, and philosophy have
Dr. Shaida Sina, ND One of the first historically recorded uses of aromatic therapies has been traced back to one of the most famous ancient Egyptian queens. It is said that Cleopatra would bathe in water that contained rose petals to scent her body. Today, women are the major consumers of essential oils. This article
