University of Cambridge Girls and boys might be more vulnerable to the negative effects of social media use at different times during their adolescence, say an international team of scientists. In a study published today in Nature Communications, the researchers show that, in UK data, girls experience a negative link between social media use and […]
Dr. Rosia Parrish, ND Each year, I get excited about the lighting of the Flagstaff star on Veterans Day here in Boulder, Colorado because this event begins the holiday season, for me. With a growing practice, and a toddler, I am extra busy this time of year. How do you feel about the holidays this
Lemongrass: an essential addition to your essential oil collection Sarah LoBisco, ND I was recently inspired to dive into research on lemongrass essential oil. The impetus was when I noticed it had not been worthily highlighted on my essential oils database. This essential oil holds a special place in my heart and by my diffusor
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman The long used lion/lamb reference is a good starting place for a discussion of what I see to be a foundational issue for men right now. It is well known that the health of men (across many dimensions- physical, social, emotional, etc.) is dismal, and in this article I’d like
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco In the first blog, I discussed the biochemical, physiological, and psychological actions of essential oils. In this blog, I’ll dig deeper into some studies that demonstrate the power of essential oils and aromatherapy for mood. In a 2006 article review, “Aromatherapy in the Management of Psychiatric Disorders: Clinical and Neuropharmacological Perspectives,”
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman “It’s about whittling. It’s about taking something and whittling and whittling and getting it sharp and perfect. Then you’ve got something.” James Victore I always choose Feb 2nd, Groundhog’s Day, also known as Imbolc, Candlemas, and St. Brigid’s day, as my day to make decisions. For example, I had a
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco Unlike other senses, our sense of smell has direct neural pathways to emotional processing centers in the brain which includes the amygdala, hippocampus, and orbitofrontal cortex (OFO). This makes detection of odor intricately related to emotions. 1-3 Many people have experienced firsthand how pleasant or unpleasant odors impact their mood. However,
Dr. Kelsey Asplin, ND What is it? During the month of February, it’s nearly impossible to ignore the onslaught of reminders about St. Valentine and Cupid’s pesky little arrows. Whether you view it as an obligatory Hallmark holiday or find yourself blissfully knee-deep in red and pink chocolate boxes and sappy Rom-Coms, February is still widely
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman I’ve been contemplating the concept of compensation, particularly around the issue of anger in men. While there are many causes for anger in men, I’ve distilled my thoughts to the issue of size. It matters. Think about it. Why would a man need to pump himself up- his ego, his
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman It’s graduation time around the country. Who doesn’t get just a little emotional upon hearing Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance”? You know the one, “Daaa, da da da, daaa daa.“ For many, this is celebration of a journey’s end- high school, college, maybe nursing school or law school. I’m a college
