The COVID-19 pandemic has not yet completely ended, yet other contagious viruses such as influenza A—or more commonly, the flu—continue to spread. How should we protect ourselves and our families from epidemic diseases? In an online program, Hu Naiwen, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician from Taiwan’s Shanghai Tongdetang Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taipei, introduced…
5 Evidence-Based Natural Supplements for Getting Good Sleep and Combating Insomnia
Many people struggle with sleep-related issues, which can significantly impact their quality of life. While many factors affect sleep quality, including stress, diet, and lifestyle, supplements can help you fall asleep quicker and improve sleep quality. Let’s look at five research-backed supplements that promote better sleep. Melatonin Is 1 of the Most Popular Natural Sleep…
Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Depression, Essential Oils to Relieve Menopausal Discomfort
Menopause is a significant physiological change in a woman’s life that typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Unfortunately, the associated discomfort of the menopausal syndrome can last 7 to 14 years. How can women alleviate discomfort during this time? Dr. Li Jialing, director of Aroma Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan and…
Essential Defense: Aromatherapy for the 21st Century
Aromatherapy is a word that conjures images of celebrity trends, New Age dogma, and pop-up air fresheners found on supermarket shelves. When French biochemist René-Maurice Gattefossé coined the term in the 1920s, he probably had no idea that his against-the-odds recovery from gas gangrene using lavender essential oil would prompt a global surge of followers…
Orange Aromatherapy for Anxiety
The smell of sweet orange essential oil may have anxiety-reducing properties without the potentially addictive, sedating, and adverse effects of Valium-type benzodiazepine drugs. “Aromatherapy is the use of concentrated essential oils extracted from…plants…to treat…disease[s],” and is “commonly used” to treat anxiety symptoms. “Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent class of psychiatric disorders in the general…
Essential Oils for Pain: Mints, Resins, and Rhizomes
April 21, 2022
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Essential oils are fascinating for their ability to change mood through scent. But they do much more than just relieve depression and anxiety. Some also treat pain. Before reaching for aspirin, ibuprofen, Tylenol, or some prescription muscle relaxer, consider essential oils first. They can be very effective—addressing pain right at the source—and are without the…
What to Consider When Purchasing an Essential Oil Diffuser
A diffuser is a handy little machine that will help you enjoy the therapeutic value of your favorite essential oils in a safe manner. To make your aromatherapy experience as enjoyable as possible, you will first have to find a diffuser that fits your usage intentions. Taking into consideration the size of your room, noise…
Rare Deadly Bacteria Found in Aromatherapy Product Sold at Walmart: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday it identified a rare and deadly bacteria in an aromatherapy spray that was sold a Walmart stores. Walmart has since recalled the product. Laboratory testing identified the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei in the spray called “Better Homes & Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray…
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