Essential oils are not only supportive of emotional and mental health, but also cognition.
This is because they impact the brain at the psychological, physiological, structural, functional, and biochemical levels.
Essential oils are a perfect complement to naturopathic philosophy in that they are holistic, integrative, and honor the healing power of nature.
In this post, I dive into my top five single oils for focus.
As we approach the holy night and many continue to observe their religious celebrations and practices, here are some of my favorite essential oils and blends to diffuse and infuse in your home.
(1) The Christmas blend
(2) The Vitality Duo
(3) Pine oil
(4) The sacred oils of frankincense and myrrh
(5) Lavender oil
Along with the overwhelm of current events, the holidays can trigger more stress and lead to exacerbations of mental health symptoms.
By incorporating a combination of integrative and conventional mental health approaches, one can optimize their results and balance their psychology and biochemistry simultaneously.
In my latest article, I explore how the holiday rush impacts psychiatric health. I also discuss how essential oils are a holistic tool that can be used to support the mind and body as they enhance psychological and physiological resiliency.
With the upcoming holiday events and all the excitement, stress, and emotional upheavals they bring, it is imperative for us to be well equipped with our essential oils and emotional oil blends. This is the time of year that everyone needs a little bit extra “olfaction fortification.”
In this post, I will review some of my favorite scents for the holiday season and share how essential oils can support our mind-body in a variety of ways.
Everyone could use a little olfaction enhancement during the holiday season. As beautiful as these times are, they can also be trying and stressful, especially these days!
We all have those gatherings that can stir up “old stuff” or those moments in time when we may feel isolated and upset.
Essential oils are my go-to, easily accessible mind-body balancing modality for these occasions. The impact of aroma is profound and has an instantaneous effect on our mood. This is because smell is the only sense that directly links to the brain’s emotional center (limbic system)!
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