Essential Oils are the original Medicine. Find out what essential oils are, how to use them, what research has to say about their efficacy, and why they are not usually utilized in traditional medicine. This is a very broad overview.  To take a deeper dive attend my Essential Oils 101 Masterclass. You can sign up at www.theholsitichouse.org

Highlights:

· What are Essential Oils?

· The three main methods for using Essential Oils.

· Does research support the use of Essential Oils?

· Why Essential Oils are not in prescription medications.

· Traditional medicine and Essential Oil use

· D-I-Y household cleaner recipe!

Call to Action:

· Discover Essential Oils for yourself! Click any of the links below to learn more and get your feet wet in Essential Oils!

Resources:

Get your GI Replenish here and don’t forget to use the code house10 at checkout for your 10% discount: https://stephaniecenter.metagenics.com/ultragi-replenish

Lean more about Holistic House Essential Oil Recommendations here: www.theholistichouse.org

Learn more about doTERRA Essential Oils here: http://my.doterra.com/theholistichouse

Get the Healthy Start doTERRA Essential Oils ket and your enrollment fee will be waived: http://www.doterra.com/US/en/create-cart/enrollment?OwnerID=7378597&salesOrg=USOTG&acctType=WC&60211452=1

Research articles on Essential Oils (click the link to read): 

An Overview of the Biological Effects of Some Mediterranean Essential Oils on Human Health

The Therapeutic Potential of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Diterpenes for Alzheimer’s Disease

Chemical constituents of Helichrysum italicum (Roth) G. Don essential oil and their antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, filamentous fungi and Candida albicans

 Thyroid health is so integral to our overall health. It’s estimated that 27 million Americans have an un-diagnosed thyroid disorder. 90-90% of low thyroid is caused by the autoimmune condition Hashimoto’s hypothyroiditis. Our current system for testing and treating under serves our population dealing with autoimmune initiated hypothyroidism. In this episode, you will learn about what the thyroid is, how to adequately test for thyroid function, and common signs/symptoms of thyroid disorder, so you will be better equipped to advocate for your own health!

Highlights:

· What is the thyroid? How does it function?

· How do you test for thyroid function?

· What are common thyroid issues?

· My personal thyroid story

· How to advocate for your thyroid health

Call to Action:

· Follow my testing recommendations and find a doctor who is willing and able to properly test your thyroid.

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Citations:

Hypothyroidism in Women

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2015.12.002

Hypothyroidism  Layal Chaker MD, Antonio C Bianco Prof, Jacqueline Jonklaas MD, Robin P Peeters Prof

Lancet, The, 2017-09-23, Volume 390, Issue 10101, Pages 1550-1562, Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd https://www.clinicalkey.com/service/content/pdf/watermarked/1-s2.0-S0140673617307031.pdf?locale=en_US&searchIndex=

Let me begin by saying that change starts with me. I am listening and learning. Today’s message is heavy and important. Learn about how insidious racism affects the health and wellness of African Americans in the United States and things YOU can do to enact change. In this episode, I interview close colleague Andrea Jones. She does a much better job bringing a voice to this topic than I ever could.

Highlights:

1. Discrete racism impacts health outcomes in African Americans.

2. African Americans have increased waiting times in the Emergency Department.

3. For every dollar a white person makes, and African American makes 59 cents.

4. 60% of the population identifies as “white” and they make up 90% of the U.S. wealth.

5. Geography plays a role in ease of access to healthy food, good schools, employment, safe outdoor spaces, and healthcare.

6. Media influences our subconscious biases. Learn about how this impacts healthcare providers.

7. A candid conversation with healthcare practitioner and Occupational Therapist Andrea Jones.

Call to Action:

Recommendations by Andrea Jones

It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness https://www.amazon.com/dp/0973410450/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_2HR-Eb5RN9WF6

ColorFull: Celebrating the Colors God Gave Us https://www.amazon.com/dp/1462777643/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_EHR-Eb98MXEVK

Sulwe https://www.amazon.com/dp/1534425365/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_cHR-Eb7B2M21S

The Beginning of the End of Racism in America: Black and White https://www.amazon.com/dp/164138218X/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_nGR-EbP8SW8HK

Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735224935/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_WgJ-EbH4SK6EH

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Citations:

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/black-health.htm

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/health-disparities-between-blacks-and-whites-run-deep/

https://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/policy-dose/articles/2016-04-14/theres-a-huge-health-equity-gap-between-whites-and-minorities

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/racial-bias-and-its-effect-on-health-care/

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/race-and-health/

Early morning is my absolute favorite time of day.  My morning routine includes indulging in an elixir or beverage- ok sometimes both, while I nestle in a cozy chair to set my intentions for the day and do some gratitude journaling. In this episode, I chat about different types of morning elixirs and drinks and how they are healing and set the body up for a good day.

Action:

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Cozy up with a cup of tea and join me for a chat to learn more about creating a Holistic House! Ha! See what I did there? Seriously though, there are so many things lurking in our environment that we don't event think about that create toxicity! The great news is that there are small changes we can make to decrease toxicity and improve our overall health. Toxins are often invisible and can wreak havoc on our endocrine system. We are exposed to more toxins in one month than our grandparents were in their lifetime! In this episode we will discuss some of the most common everyday items that contain toxins and solutions for improving our home environment.

Episode Highlights:

Common Toxic Household items:

1. Tupperware

2. Nail Polish

3. Receipts

4. Household cleaners and hand soaps

5. Plastic Water bottles

6. Shoes

7. Indoor air

Economical and Effective solutions for addressing that pesky list!

Action:

Overwhelmed by the list? Choose one of these items to tackle this week and commit to it. Once you’ve established a plan and corrected one of these toxin promoting areas, you are more likely to address others.

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Site: www.stephaniecenterwellness.com

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Citations:

Hormann, A. M., Vom Saal, F. S., Nagel, S. C., Stahlhut, R. W., Moyer, C. L., Ellersieck, M. R., Welshons, W. V., Toutain, P. L., & Taylor, J. A. (2014). Holding thermal receipt paper and eating food after using hand sanitizer results in high serum bioactive and urine total levels of bisphenol A (BPA). PloS one, 9(10), e110509. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0110509

Mendelsohn, E., Hagopian, A., Hoffman, K., Butt, C. M., Lorenzo, A., Congleton, J., Webster, T. F., & Stapleton, H. M. (2016). Nail polish as a source of exposure to triphenyl phosphate. Environment international, 86, 45–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2015.10.005

Zota, A. R., Singla, V., Adamkiewicz, G., Mitro, S. D., & Dodson, R. E. (2017). Reducing chemical exposures at home: opportunities for action. Journal of epidemiology and community health, 71(9), 937–940. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2016-208676

In a world of mask wearing and social distancing it’s important to pay attention to your personal health and how well equipped your body is to fight off infections. While we can’t control the virus, we can control ourselves! In this episode we take a deep dive into my favorite immune supporting supplements.

Episode Highlights:

Resources:

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Citations:

A H Shankar, A S Prasad, Zinc and immune function: the biological basis of altered resistance to infection, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 68, Issue 2, August 1998, Pages 447S–463S, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/68.2.447S

Sinha, R., Sinha, I., Calcagnotto, A., Trushin, N., Haley, J. S., Schell, T. D., & Richie, J. P., Jr (2018). Oral supplementation with liposomal glutathione elevates body stores of glutathione and markers of immune function. European journal of clinical nutrition, 72(1), 105–111. https://doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2017.132

Tiralongo, E., Wee, S. S., & Lea, R. A. (2016). Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients, 8(4), 182. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu8040182