Air Purification in the Aromatic Studio
If you store and work with aromatics you may want to look at your options for maintaining good indoor air quality. Particles like the smoke from burning resins and incense, and volatiles from aromatics like essential oils, CO2 extracts, and absolutes can over saturate the breathing space while formulating, blending, consulting, [...]
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 dysregulated immune system - be it chronic inflammation, cancer, or autoimmunity. The book is divided into two parts: [...]
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 Candida; and as a 3-day cleanse at the change of seasons - spring, summer, fall, and winter. https://youtu.be/k7jMRuOcC-I [...]
Why does my liver reflex hurt?
During a foot, hand, or ear reflexology session it is common, and expected, to experience what we reflexologists call areas of sensitivity. An area of sensitivity might feel tight, crunchy or granular, sharp, or dull. When I use a specific finger and thumb technique over the area it might be [...]
How to Test for an Essential Oil Allergy
Skin Patch Tests help us narrow down a potential sensitivity or allergy to one or more essential oils in a blend. I recommend using them if you're returning to using essential oils after a long break, like we see with multiple chemical sensitivities, and when you're introducing a new-to-you essential [...]
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 chronic health complaints as lifestyle-related diseases. He writes: "Food is the most powerful drug on the planet. It [...]