Risky Essential Oil Uses in Pregnancy
"Just because essential oils are natural does not mean they do not have potential risks, or hazards if used inappropriately." - Jane Buckle, Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare 3rd Edition Once every couple of months or so I get a message from one of my midwife or OB/GYN colleagues asking [...]
Can Reflexology Induce Labor?
Reflexology has been shown to reduce both the duration and pain of labor, eases many of the discomforts of pregnancy - headaches, back pain, heartburn, blood pressure, edema - and is well received as a deeply relaxing and comforting modality. In the age of "internet experts" in every search engine [...]
Should I Study Reflexology Online?
My Reflexology studies started in the 1990s with Eunice Ingham's book Stories the Feet Can Tell Thru Reflexology/Stories the Feet Have Told Thru Reflexology. I was sitting for one of my herbal exams when I inadvertently checked out Ingham's book at the library - someone had returned it to the counter [...]
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 to thank for my early interest in botanical medicine; I planted my first herb garden at the age [...]
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 case you're also trying to make an educated decision on this subject. Integumentary System Let's start with a [...]
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: [...]