Essential Oils and Abnormal Breast Development in Boys
Node Smith, ND A study was presented at the 100th annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, in March, that essential oils are incredibly concentrated extracts of a narrow range of plant constituents and can have very powerful effects on human physiology – some of them unwanted. The paper presented, was on the effects of essential […]
Medicating Stress and Depression Away- The Search for the “Dr. Feel Good” Pill (Part II)
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 […]
Intentions and Goals for the New Year- Moving Toward Thriving in 2018: Part II
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 […]
The Healing Scents of Fall & A New Mechanism of Essential Oil Respiratory Protection- The Lung Microbiome: Part II
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 […]
A New Mechanism of Essential Oil Respiratory Protection- The Lung Microbiome: Part I
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, […]
Focusing on Body Health vs. Symptom Control: Autoimmunity and Essential Oils (Pt II)
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND Oils Bring Balance to the Body rather than Manipulating it In part I of this series, I reviewed the negative effects of treating disease symptoms in isolation and the dangers of even properly prescribed medications. Furthermore, I also discussed that using supplements and essential oils as a substitute for the “pill-for-every-ill” […]
Essential Oils are Not Created Equally
American Botanical Council (ABC) Supports the “Botanical Adulterants Program” The American Botanical Council (ABC) has recently posted an article and some resources on the adulteration of essential oils.1 This is not entirely new information; however, it is worth being reminded that many of the products physicians and holistic practitioners use are vastly different in quality […]
Can Someone Have an Allergic Response to Essential Oils and What Would Make One “Allergic” to Begin With? Part II
Sarah LoBisco, ND Allergies and Essential Oils In Part I, I discussed the complexity of the question, “can someone be allergic to essential oils?” In it, I got you up-to-date on the properties of essential oils and various factors that could possibly cause an unwanted hypersensitivity response mediated by the immune system. I also delved […]
Allergic Response to Essential Oils? Part I
Dr. Sarah Lobisco, ND What Would Make One “Allergic” in the First Place? With the increased popularity of essential oils,1,2 more clients and “oil enthusiasts” have been asking me this. Another popular and similar themed inquiry has been, “Can essential oils cause skin sensitization? If so, how can I avoid it?” I do not believe […]
Aromatherapy for Mental Health Concerns
Dr. Kaitlyn Zorn, HBSc., ND. Essential Oils and More for the Winter Blues Feeling blue or irritable with the change of seasons and sunlight? There are many interventions that have been known to help with mood disorders such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), as well as depression, anxiety and stress. Interventions such as light therapy, […]