The History of Castor Oil: The Incredible Vegetable Oil (Part 2)
Dr. Marisol Teijeiro N.D. As the saying goes, history repeats itself. Especially if we don’t listen to the teachings of our elders and forefathers, the sages and wise women before us. Those who have done the time, and have left us countless treasures that we need not search far and wide for. In fact, they […]
10+ Uses of Castor Oil: The Incredible Vegetable Oil (Part 1)
Dr. Marisol Teijeiro N.D. Whenever I talk to a patient about castor oil I get one of two reactions. One of which you are probably doing right now upon hearing the word CASTOR OIL… The word Castor oil can conjure up these kinds of thoughts… “Oh, my mom used to take that!” Then I promptly […]
Natural Remedies for Bug Bites
Sarah Cimperman, ND Nature is good for us! Studies show that forest environments promote lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol, lower blood pressure, and better balance in the nervous system.1 Spending time outside can improve markers of immune function,2 boost levels of vitamin D, and expose us to fresh air. It also exposes us […]
Mind-Body Connection 101: How Essential Oils Can Change Your Brain’s Biochemistry, Beyond “Belief”
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP The Science of Belief- The Merger of the Mind and Body My approach in my practice has always centered around honoring the link between the mind and the body. Without addressing how the physical impacts emotions, and vice versa, progress for healing is temporary at best. This mind-body connection has intrigued me […]
Gang’s all here: The benefits of the synergy of the essential oil in cannabis (Part 2)
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 […]
Essential Oils Studied for Activity Against Lyme Disease Bacteria
Razi Berry A new study on essential oils has shown that several oils from common medical herbs and spices, including garlic and thyme have strong activity against the bacterium responsible for causing Lyme disease – Borrelia burgdorferi.1 The study was conducted by researchers from John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and published last month […]
Healthy Ways to Handle S.A.D and Loss During the Holidays
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 […]
The Third Consideration for Achieving Hormonal Balance
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 […]
3 Considerations for Getting to the Root of Hormonal Problems: A Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Perspective
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 […]
Herbs, Extracts, Essential Oils…Oh My! Examining the “Hormonal Effects” of Essential Oils – Highlighting Sage Oil: Part II
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 […]