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Natural Remedies for Sleep and Anxiety
Natural Remedies for Sleep and Anxiety

It’s starting to feel like fall.  This is my absolute favorite time of the year.  However, I notice in my practice that this is a time when patients start to struggle with mood problems and sleep.  With less sunlight, cooler temperatures requiring more indoor activities and possibly more to do now that school has started and vacations are done, sleep can suffer as well as your mood.  

There are some natural remedies that I love incorporating this time of year to keep you feeling calm with less anxiety and depression AND that helps you get better sleep.

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natural healing, stress relief, Essential OilsMarkyia Nichols, MDComment
Essential Oils for Summer!
Essential Oils for Summer!

With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to experiment with essential oils, whether you are new to them or use them regularly.  

I love using essential oils and I use them in everything from insect repellent to body oil.  The chemicals in the essential oils affect the body’s systems in scientific and reproducible ways.  They can affect our nervous systems, digestive systems, or help heal the skin. 

Here are a couple to try this summer in order to energize, become calm, or keep the mosquitos away.

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natural healing, stress relief, Essential OilsMarkyia Nichols, MD2017, essential oils, recipe, sleep, skinComment