Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP 3. Digging Deeper Than Hormone Levels and Getting to the Root of Imbalances We have seen a bigger picture of the complexities of testing for levels of hormones and that many interfering factors determine hormonal production and metabolism in the body. Some of these influencers include: lifestyle stress15-17 individual variances in detoxification/metabolism8 […]
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP Hormonal harmony can seem like a fleeting hope for many women suffering with reproductive symptoms. Distressing ailments that wax and wane with changing hormonal fluctuations of their menstrual cycles is something that most females have accepted as “normal.”1-5 In fact, some may never get relief from their struggles. It can begin
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND In Part I (Examining the Hormonal Effects: Introduction Highlighting Sage), we learned that it was a big mistake to claim any action, especially “estrogenic” effects, of an essential oil based on one or two isolated compounds found in it. I reviewed why clary sage and fennel were not proven be estrogen-mimicking and
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND Studies with Isolates Versus Synergistic Essential Oils A recent badly extrapolated study spurred misleading headlines that 2 of the most beloved essential oils, lavender and tea tree, were possible endocrine disruptors.1-6 This began my now month-long rampage to reinstate the good name of essential oils and their safe use for hormonal
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND In Part I, I discussed the prevalence of major depression in America and that the current approach to “fix” mood imbalances with a pill is not effectively addressing the root cause. I reviewed a recent study that discovered that a receptor for stress was elevated in those with major depression. The
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND The Sad Mental State of Our Nation The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)1 reports that major depression is one of the most common mental disorders of Americans. It can result in significant interference in major life activities. Approximately 16.2 million U.S. adults, or 6.7%, has suffered from one or more
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND Let’s Look at Ways That Positive Transformation Can be a Sustainable Experience In Part I, I reviewed the ineffectiveness of making a resolution that is based on deprivation versus thriving for one’s highest potential. I discussed the difference between wanting to be healthy as a means to be a more fulfilled
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND What Are Your Intentions? With the start of the New Year, many are contemplating the events from 2017 and making intentions for improving the year ahead. Although “losing weight” is still a favorite goal for starting “afresh”, many surveys of the population are finding what holds the top spots for 2018
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND In part I of this blog, I discussed several ways that autumn embraces us with its aromas for health and well-being. The smells of fall are intricately connected to the volatile compounds known as essential oils. They have powerful immune supporting properties and support the body, mind, and spirit in various
Sarah LoBisco, ND The Healing Scents of Fall A few weeks ago, I posted an article that describes “Four Ways that Autumn Embraces Us with its Aromas of Health and Well-being.” In it, I discussed how our exposure to distinct fall odors provides evidence for the kindness of mother nature, our innate knowledge to thrive,
