July Joy – Summertime in the Mountains
"We are now in the mountains and they are in us, kindling enthusiasm, making every nerve quiver, filling every pore and cell of us." —John Muir This was my first time attending [...]
Hacking the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus for Better Sleep, Easing Depression, and a Happier Heart
The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, aka the SCN, is located in the brain sandwiched between the optic chiasm - where visual data enters the brain from the eyes - and the hypothalamus - [...]
Ventilation in the Wellness Studio
What's the owner of a wellness studio to do when an airborne virus turns into a pandemic? I've asked myself this question sooo many times, read through hundreds of research papers [...]
Why is my foot pain worse around ovulation?
Estrogen influences the musculoskeletal system in several ways: strengthening bone mass, assisting in building muscle mass and strength, and decreasing stiffness in the tendons and ligaments. The first two are great: strong [...]
Gardening is lifestyle medicine
Gardens were a big part of my childhood, in fact, some of my earliest memories feature tractor rides in the spring and juicy tomatoes come summer in East Texas. I have gardening [...]
Lipids as Sunscreens?
One of my clients shared a Facebook post with me and asked for my thoughts on using lipid oils as sun screen. I thought I'd share my thoughts with you all in [...]
Aromatic Immunity Book
Aromatic Immunity: Navigating Essential Oil Research for Cancer, Autoimmune, and Chronic Inflammatory Conditions Aromatic Immunity is an exploration of dozens of research studies on how aromatics can be harnessed to enhance the [...]
Kitchari in the Instant Pot
Kitchari is one of my favorite comfort food dishes! I recommend making this recipe when you're looking for relief from acid reflux and indigestion; alongside a treatment plan for SIBO, IBS, or [...]
Book Review: Food by Mark Hyman
I received an advanced review copy of Mark Hyman's forthcoming book Food which I enjoyed a good deal. One of my favorite takeaways from Dr Hyman's book was reframing the issues of stress-induced [...]
Diffusing Essential Oils in the Sickroom {Video}
It's cold and flu season here in the Northern Hemisphere and I like to use essential oils as a tool to cut down on instances of cross-infection in the home. This works [...]