Integrative Medicine for Mental Health: Addressing the Physical Side of Care
Integrative medicine for mental health takes into account how what is happening in the body affects emotional and psychological well-being. Learn about a variety of ways these physical factors can be addressed alongside psychotherapy.
- Ann Silvers
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Neurotransmitters: How Your Brain Calms Down or Revs Up
Neurotransmitters regulate mood, energy, focus, and stress responses. Learn how calming and stimulating neurotransmitters work, how they communicate between nerve cells, and how nutrition and medications influence their function.
Is Lavender Essential Oil Safe for Children? Sorting Out the Research
Is lavender essential oil safe for children? Research findings aren’t as simple as yes or no. This article reviews the studies behind concerns about early breast development, explains why some research shows no increased risk, and highlights practical take-aways for parents, teachers, and caregivers around everyday exposure.
- Ann Silvers
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How Aromatherapy Scents Affect the Brain and Mood
Quick, simple explanation (and infographic) of how smells interact directly with brain regions involved in emotion, memory, and stress. Understanding this connection helps explain why essential oils and other scents can influence mood so rapidly.
- Ann Silvers
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Essential Oil Buyer’s Guide: What to Look for in Aromatherapy Oils
Not all essential oils are created equal. This buyer’s guide explains how to identify quality aromatherapy oils by reviewing common label red flags and quality markers — helping you make more informed purchasing decisions.
- Ann Silvers
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The Research Behind Calming Essential Oils for Anxiety, Stress, and Sleep
A research-based look at essential oils used for anxiety and stress, including recent studies for nine anti-anxiety essential oils and simple explanations of how the studies were conducted — so you can see how the oils were used and better assess the findings.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: anxiety relief Essential Oils natural remedies for anxiety natural remedies for mood stress
