A little while back, I wrote an article about tennis elbow, leading to many more emails and direct messages than I expected. I guess it’s more common among my readers than I realized. Undoubtedly, its close cousin, Golfer’s Elbow, is equally common. It’s also just as painful and stems from … Keep reading…
Here in Wisconsin, we had one of the worst air quality index levels ever this past week. Smoke from Canada’s wildfires hung in the air, creating a thick haze. The smoke didn’t bother me, but I assumed that some people would be extra sensitive to it. As the day progressed, … Keep reading…
Do you find yourself struggling with concentration and productivity throughout the day? With the constant distractions and demands of modern life, it can be difficult to stay focused and on-task. But what if there was a natural way to boost your brainpower and increase your productivity? Enter essential oils. These … Keep reading…
You’ve likely heard about the countless benefits of magnesium for overall health, but did you know it also plays a crucial role in sleep? As one of The 3 Pillars of VIGOR, getting sufficient quality sleep must be a nonnegotiable for anyone who wants to maintain good health. Unfortunately, many … Keep reading…
Alpha-pinene, a naturally occurring compound found in many plants and trees, has been capturing the attention of researchers and health enthusiasts alike for its remarkable health benefits. This organic compound, classified as a monoterpene, is an essential component of many essential oils used for centuries in traditional medicine and aromatherapy … Keep reading…
The temperatures dropped just enough this past week that I had to adjust our thermostats, which means the heat will start running at night. Running the heat leads to drier air in our home, and drier air can lead to an increased risk of colds and the flu. That got … Keep reading…
As I explained in my pervious post, I fractured my C6 and C7 vertebrae when I landed head first after going over the handle bars on my mountain bike. The fractures, combined with significant disc degeneration in my C5 and C6 caused compression and flattening of my spinal cord, which … Keep reading…
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve diffused a blend of evergreen essential oils at bedtime each night. I already had a pretty effective sleep regimen prior to diffusing this blend, so I wasn’t expecting much of a change. Was I ever wrong! I’ve slept the same number of hours, … Keep reading…
Could essential oils help some people who’ve developed heart disease? If so, which ones? And how? A new systematic research review tried to answer those questions. According to the findings, certain essential oils could help people live better with cardiovascular disease, especially if they suffer from poor sleep or anxiety, … Keep reading…
As I was browsing new health and fitness research papers, I came across a review in Frontiers in Pharmacology, titled Inhalation Aromatherapy via Brain-Targeted Nasal Delivery: Natural Volatiles of Essential Oils on Mood Disorders. Though I enjoy reading full papers like this, I realize that many people don’t have the … Keep reading…
COVID-19 doesn’t make headlines like it did six months ago. Most people are mentally and physically past infections, as well as the media’s constant barrage of fear porn. Though the infections may be more rare today, many people continue to deal with long-lasting effects, a condition called long-haul COVID-19. When … Keep reading…
“Inhalation aromatherapy using the damask rose (rose essential oil) was effective in reducing state anxiety and improving sleep quality among OR (operating room) personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.” That’s the conclusion of an October 2021 study that looked at the effects of rose essential oil inhalation on sleep and feelings … Keep reading…