Cherished Vitality - Essential Oils, Tips & Tricks

09/03/2025

08/24/2025

A clinical study consisting of women aged 41 to 69 evaluated the effects of continuous rose essential oil inhalation on the brain. Participants wore a patch containing one to three drops of a 0.5% dilution of rose essential oil or water daily on their clothes for one month. Brain effects were measured using magnetic resonance imaging. Remarkably, continuous inhalation of rose essential oil increased gray matter volume in the whole brain and posterior cingulate cortex, which suggests inhaling rose oil could shield against brain atrophy and cognitive decline.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0361923024000297

08/22/2025

Quality sleep is a factor in an infant’s growth and brain development. A controlled clinical study found that when parents massaged their infants—aged 3 to 12 months—with diluted lavender essential oil for 10 minutes before bedtime it significantly improved infant sleep duration, reduced nighttime awakenings, and improved overall sleep quality when compared to the control group (massage with carrier oil only).
https://international.arikesi.or.id/index.php/IJHSB/article/view/53

08/05/2025

Pulmonary tuberculosis is a serious lung infection caused by bacteria characterized by a bad cough, chest pain, coughing up blood or mucus, and systemic symptoms (weight loss, fever, chills, night sweats, fatigue, or weakness). A clinical case report showed that inhalation of peppermint essential oil three times daily for three consecutive days helped people overcome inefficient airway clearance and improved respiratory function. This, along with previous research, suggests that inhaling peppermint supports efficient mucus clearance from the lungs during respiratory infections.
https://injoser.joln.org/index.php/123/article/view/187

08/03/2025

Approximately 95% of women enter menopause and then spend about one-third of their lives in the post-menopausal stage. Menopause causes symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep issues, reduced sexual desire, depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline. A triple-blind clinical trial tested the effects of 80 mg of oral lavender essential oil (about two drops) daily for 60 days. Both the lavender and placebo groups saw significant relief in psychological, physical, vasomotor, anxiety, and depression symptoms, but only the lavender group experienced improved sexual function. This suggests that ingesting lavender oil may enhance sexual health in menopausal women.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38754638/

06/27/2025

💥 The dirty secret behind most perfumes… 💥

Ever wondered why your favorite scents last forever on your skin?

Most fragrance brands use synthetic fixatives like phthalates—known hormone disruptors—to slow down evaporation. These chemicals have been linked to fertility issues, developmental problems, and other health concerns. And you won’t see them on the label thanks to “trade secret” loopholes. 👀

That’s why I was so excited to learn what makes Wyld Notes different.

Instead of synthetic chemicals, Wyld Notes uses essential oils from woods, resins, roots, and balsams—natural base notes that help the fragrance last without compromising your health. 🌿

✨ It’s modern, plant-powered fragrance—designed to smell incredible and keep your hormones happy.

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https://wyldnotes.com/collections/original-collection?ref=ALYSSA10

06/26/2025

💚 Love my peppermint oil for many reasons.

Exercise causes metabolic alterations such as the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, increased oxidative stress, and the accumulation of metabolites, which leads to muscle fatigue or soreness. Previous research showed that peppermint essential oil limits these metabolic alterations to improve exercise performance. Repeated inhalation of peppermint essential oil (16 mcL/hour for two weeks) significantly delayed time to exhaustion in exercise-trained subjects. Interestingly, subjects exposed to the same levels of peppermint that did not exercise regularly did not receive the same benefits, suggesting that the activity of peppermint is not primarily ergogenic but rather reinforces the effects of exercise training to increase physical performance.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10254935/

06/24/2025

So good! From Dr. Mark Hyman today...

"Your body never lies.

Your skin, your posture, your muscle tone, even the coating on your tongue…these are diagnostic tools.

They’re reflections of your internal biology.

Skin mirrors the liver because your liver is your primary detox organ. When it’s overwhelmed (by sugar, alcohol, processed foods, or environmental toxins) you might see breakouts, dullness, rashes, or premature aging. Beauty creams won’t fix what a clean diet can.

Posture reflects fascia, the connective tissue influenced by inflammation, hydration, and movement. A slouched posture often indicates stress, sedentary habits, or chronic pain.

Fat distribution is hormonal. Belly fat: Think insulin and cortisol. Thigh and hip fat: Think estrogen. Every bite of food either balances your hormones or throws them into chaos.

Jaw structure and airway health are shaped by nutrition from infancy. A diet low in nutrients and high in soft processed foods can narrow the airway, weaken the jaw, and affect sleep, oxygenation, and even facial development.

Fluid retention signals lymphatic congestion. Your lymph system depends on hydration, movement, and anti-inflammatory foods. Puffy eyes and bloating are red flags.

The tongue mirrors the gut. A coated tongue may indicate dysbiosis, an imbalance in your microbiome. Your gut health shows up in your breath, your digestion, your cravings, and your skin.

Muscle tone is a proxy for mitochondrial health and longevity. Sarcopenia (muscle loss) is one of the earliest signs of biological aging. The more muscle you maintain, the younger your cells behave.

Every cell in your body is built from the food you eat.
Your blood, your skin, your brain, your hormones, it’s all constructed from nutrients you either give your body... or don’t.

Appearance matters: not as a measure of beauty, but as a reflection of biology. Your body is always speaking.

Start listening."

06/22/2025

Sleep disturbances—sleep interruption, poor sleep quality, insufficient nighttime sleep, and nighttime awakenings—-are common among pregnant woman, affecting up to 76.3% of pregnant women, and rising after eight months of gestation. A randomized clinical trial assessed the effects of inhaling lavender EO on sleep quality and fatigue among pregnant women during their third trimester. Two drops of lavender EO were added to a gauze pad and held close to the nose to inhale every night before bedtime for two months. Inhalation of lavender EO significantly improved sleep quality and fatigue, showing that it is an inexpensive and non-invasive way to improve sleep quality among pregnant women.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40132277/

04/04/2024

One of the reasons that I love essential oils to support health is that they inherently have polypharmacology because they are natural complex substances with from a dozen to hundreds of constituents that have additive, synergistic, and antagonistic (buffering) effects. In other words, each constituent in the oil serves a purpose to produce a therapeutic effect, even the minor ones. This can be demonstrated with this slide I created that shows just a few of the known receptor or enzymatic targets, pathways, and mechanisms that lavender works within the body.

02/19/2024

There's a hero in all of us, waiting for that moment to stand strong. 🌟 I'm in awe of everyone who's faced their fears head-on. Share your amazing journey and inspire bravery around us. Let's fill our feeds with real tales of courage! 💪

02/10/2024

There's nothing like the uplifting rhythm of square dancing to turn any day around! The swirl of colors, the synchronized steps, and that timeless music always lift my spirits. 🎶 It's like a dose of joy for the soul. Do you have a go-to activity that melts away stress? Share your experiences and let's spread some smiles!