Research
Calm Blend
“Facts & Statistics.” Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA, Anxiety and Depression Association of America, adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics.
Koulivand, Peir Hossein, et al. “Lavender and the Nervous System.” Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : ECAM, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3612440/.
Malcolm, Benjamin J, and Kimberly Tallian. “Essential Oil of Lavender in Anxiety Disorders: Ready for Prime Time?” The Mental Health Clinician, College of Psychiatric & Neurologic Pharmacists, 26 Mar. 2018, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6007527/.
Saiyudthong, Somrudee, et al. “Anxiety-like Behaviour and c-Fos Expression in Rats That Inhaled Vetiver Essential Oil.” Natural Product Research, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2015, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25553641.
Navarra, Michele, et al. “Citrus Bergamia Essential Oil: from Basic Research to Clinical Application.” Frontiers in Pharmacology, Frontiers Media S.A., 2 Mar. 2015, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4345801/.
Rajmohan, V, and E Mohandas. “The Limbic System.” Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Medknow Publications, Apr. 2007, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2917081/.
Sayorwan, Winai, et al. “The Effects of Lavender Oil Inhalation on Emotional States, Autonomic Nervous System, and Brain Electrical Activity.” Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet Thangphaet, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Apr. 2012, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22612017.
Koulivand, Peir Hossein, et al. “Lavender and the Nervous System.” Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : ECAM, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3612440/.
Balasankar, D, et al. “Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Vetiver.” Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 2016, www.plantsjournal.com/vol1Issue1/Issue_may_2013/6.pdf.
Lattin, Christine R., and L. Michael Romero. “Chronic Stress Alters Concentrations of Corticosterone Receptors in a Tissue-Specific Manner in Wild House Sparrows (Passer Domesticus).” Journal of Experimental Biology, The Company of Biologists Ltd, 15 July 2014, jeb.biologists.org/content/217/14/2601.
Navarra, Michele, et al. “Citrus Bergamia Essential Oil: from Basic Research to Clinical Application.” Frontiers in Pharmacology, Frontiers Media S.A., 2 Mar. 2015, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4345801/.
Kagawa, Daiji, et al. “The Sedative Effects and Mechanism of Action of Cedrol Inhalation with Behavioral Pharmacological Evaluation.” Planta Medica, U.S. National Library of Medicine, July 2003, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12898420.
Bouayed, Jaouad, et al. “Oxidative Stress and Anxiety: Relationship and Cellular Pathways.” Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Landes Bioscience, 2009, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763246/.
Kiecolt-Glaser, Janice K, et al. “Omega-3 Supplementation Lowers Inflammation and Anxiety in Medical Students: a Randomized Controlled Trial.” Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Nov. 2011, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21784145.
“Office of Dietary Supplements - Omega-3 Fatty Acids.” NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/.
Francois-Pierre J. Martin, Serge Rezzi, Emma Peré-Trepat, Beate Kamlage, Sebastiano Collino, Edgar Leibold, Jürgen Kastler, Dietrich Rein, Laurent B. Fay, and Sunil Kochhar Journal of Proteome Research 2009 8 (12), 5568-5579 DOI: 10.1021/pr900607v
“Chemistry E-Review.” The Chemistry of Chocolate, Chemistry E-Review, 2016, www.hoddereducation.co.uk/media/Documents/magazine-extras/Chemistry%20Review/ChemRev%2025_4/Chemistry_e-review_Mar16.pdf?ext=.pdf.
Gautam, Medhavi, et al. “Role of Antioxidants in Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Depression.” Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, July 2012, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3512361/.
Hilimire, Matthew R, et al. “Fermented Foods, Neuroticism, and Social Anxiety: An Interaction Model.” Psychiatry Research, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 15 Aug. 2015, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25998000.
Slyepchenko, Anastasiya, et al. “Gut Emotions - Mechanisms of Action of Probiotics as Novel Therapeutic Targets for Depression and Anxiety Disorders.” CNS & Neurological Disorders Drug Targets, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2014, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25470391.
Jaatinen, Nora, et al. “Effects of Daily Intake of Yoghurt Enriched with Bioactive Components on Chronic Stress Responses: a Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.” International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2014, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24490888.
Dinges, D F, et al. “Cumulative Sleepiness, Mood Disturbance, and Psychomotor Vigilance Performance Decrements during a Week of Sleep Restricted to 4-5 Hours per Night.” Sleep, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Apr. 1997, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9231952.
Varvogli, Liza, and Christina Darviri. “[PDF] Stress Management Techniques: Evidence-Based Procedures That Reduce Stress and Promote Health: Semantic Scholar.” [PDF] Stress Management Techniques: Evidence-Based Procedures That Reduce Stress and Promote Health | Semantic Scholar, 1 Jan. 1970, www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Stress-management-techniques%3A-evidence-based-that-Liza/69e1ce17641b1d6b3b8c1cb3079ad741f3c9cb82.
Seo, Ji-Yeong. “The Effects of Aromatherapy on Stress and Stress Responses in Adolescents.” Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing, U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2009, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19571632.
Chen, Miao-Chuan, et al. “The Effects of Aromatherapy in Relieving Symptoms Related to Job Stress among Nurses.” International Journal of Nursing Practice, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Feb. 2015, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24238073.
Hwang, Eunhee, and Sujin Shin. “The Effects of Aromatherapy on Sleep Improvement: a Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.” Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.), U.S. National Library of Medicine, Feb. 2015, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25584799.
Ashwagandha Stress Support
Pratte, Morgan A, et al. “An Alternative Treatment for Anxiety: a Systematic Review of Human Trial Results Reported for the Ayurvedic Herb Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera).” Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.), Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., Dec. 2014, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4270108/.
Chandrasekhar, K, et al. “A Prospective, Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Safety and Efficacy of a High-Concentration Full-Spectrum Extract of Ashwagandha Root in Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Adults.” Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, July 2012, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23439798.
Ivy Karlinsky, BSNEx. “Does Ashwagandha Help Relieve Stress?: Persona Blog.” Blog - Persona Nutrition, 24 Apr. 2020, www.personanutrition.com/blog/does-ashwagandha-help-relieve-stress/.
Spritzler, Franziska. “12 Proven Health Benefits of Ashwagandha.” Healthline, Healthline Media, www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-proven-ashwagandha-benefits#10.
Vitamin D Wellness Support
Team, the Healthline Editorial. “3 Surprising Benefits of Vitamin D.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 19 Sept. 2035, www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/benefits-vitamin-d#fights-disease.
Spritzler, Franziska. “8 Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency.” Healthline, Healthline Media, www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms#section9.
Publishing, Harvard Health. “Vitamin D and Your Health: Breaking Old Rules, Raising New Hopes.” Harvard Health, www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/vitamin-d-and-your-health-breaking-old-rules-raising-new-hopes.
Team, the Healthline Editorial. “3 Surprising Benefits of Vitamin D.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 19 Sept. 2035, www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/benefits-vitamin-d#fights-disease.
Article - 7 Essential Oils That Kill Stress And Anxiety
1Rajmohan, V, and E Mohandas. “The Limbic System.” Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Medknow Publications, Apr. 2007, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2917081/.
2Sayorwan, Winai, et al. “The Effects of Lavender Oil Inhalation on Emotional States, Autonomic Nervous System, and Brain Electrical Activity.” Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet Thangphaet, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Apr. 2012, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22612017.
3Sayorwan, Winai, et al. “The Effects of Lavender Oil Inhalation on Emotional States, Autonomic Nervous System, and Brain Electrical Activity.” Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet Thangphaet, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Apr. 2012, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22612017.
4“Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Vetiver.” Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, www.plantsjournal.com/vol1Issue1/Issue_may_2013/6.pdf.
5Lattin, Christine R., and L. Michael Romero. “Chronic Stress Alters Concentrations of Corticosterone Receptors in a Tissue-Specific Manner in Wild House Sparrows (Passer Domesticus).” Journal of Experimental Biology, The Company of Biologists Ltd, 15 July 2014, jeb.biologists.org/content/217/14/2601.
6Navarra, Michele, et al. “Citrus Bergamia Essential Oil: from Basic Research to Clinical Application.” Frontiers in Pharmacology, Frontiers Media S.A., 2 Mar. 2015, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4345801/.
7Kagawa, Daiji, et al. “The Sedative Effects and Mechanism of Action of Cedrol Inhalation with Behavioral Pharmacological Evaluation.” Planta Medica, U.S. National Library of Medicine, July 2003, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12898420.
8Bouayed, Jaouad, et al. “Oxidative Stress and Anxiety: Relationship and Cellular Pathways.” Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Landes Bioscience, 2009, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763246/.
Article - 6 Foods That Kill Anxiety
1“Facts & Statistics.” Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA, adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics.
2Kiecolt-Glaser, Janice K, et al. “Omega-3 Supplementation Lowers Inflammation and Anxiety in Medical Students: a Randomized Controlled Trial.” Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Nov. 2011, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21784145.
3“Office of Dietary Supplements - Omega-3 Fatty Acids.” NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/.
4Proteome Res., J. “Metabolic Effects of Dark Chocolate Consumption on Energy, Gut Microbiota, and Stress-Related Metabolism in Free-Living Subjects.” ACS Publications, pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/pr900607v.
5“The Chemistry of Chocolate.” Chemistry e-Review, 2016, www.hoddereducation.co.uk/media/Documents/magazine-extras/Chemistry%20Review/ChemRev%2025_4/Chemistry_e-review_Mar16.pdf?ext=.pdf.
6Gautam, Medhavi, et al. “Role of Antioxidants in Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Depression.” Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, July 2012, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3512361/.
7Hilimire, Matthew R, et al. “Fermented Foods, Neuroticism, and Social Anxiety: An Interaction Model.” Psychiatry Research, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 15 Aug. 2015, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25998000.
8Slyepchenko, Anastasiya, et al. “Gut Emotions - Mechanisms of Action of Probiotics as Novel Therapeutic Targets for Depression and Anxiety Disorders.” CNS & Neurological Disorders Drug Targets, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2014, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25470391.
9Jaatinen, Nora, et al. “Effects of Daily Intake of Yoghurt Enriched with Bioactive Components on Chronic Stress Responses: a Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.” International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2014, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24490888.
Article - I Suffer From Severe Anxiety and These Are The 5 Things I Do To Keep My Anxiety At Bay
1Dinges, D F, et al. “Cumulative Sleepiness, Mood Disturbance, and Psychomotor Vigilance Performance Decrements during a Week of Sleep Restricted to 4-5 Hours per Night.” Sleep, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Apr. 1997, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9231952.
2Varvogli, L., and C. Darviri. “[PDF] Stress Management Techniques: Evidence-Based Procedures That Reduce Stress and Promote Health: Semantic Scholar.” Undefined, 1 Jan. 1970, www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Stress-management-techniques%3A-evidence-based-that-Liza/69e1ce17641b1d6b3b8c1cb3079ad741f3c9cb82.
3Seo, Ji-Yeong. “The Effects of Aromatherapy on Stress and Stress Responses in Adolescents.” Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing, U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2009, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19571632.
4Chen, Miao-Chuan, et al. “The Effects of Aromatherapy in Relieving Symptoms Related to Job Stress among Nurses.” International Journal of Nursing Practice, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Feb. 2015, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24238073.
5Hwang, Eunhee, and Sujin Shin. “The Effects of Aromatherapy on Sleep Improvement: a Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.” Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.), U.S. National Library of Medicine, Feb. 2015, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25584799.
Article - Study: Dieters Who Sleep Less Lose More Muscle Than Fat
“Insufficient Sleep Undermines Dietary Efforts to Reduce Adiposity” Arlet V. Nedeltcheva, MD, Jennifer M. Kilkus, MS, Jacqueline Imperial, RN, Dale A. Schoeller, PhD, and Plamen D. Penev, MD, PhD Annals of Internal Medicine October 5, 2010 vol. 153 no. 7 435-441
Article - Are Your B Vitamins Truly Alleviating YOur Neuropthy?
Stracke H;Hammes HP;Werkmann D;Mavrakis K;Bitsch I;Netzel M;Geyer J;Köpcke W;Sauerland C;Bretzel RG;Federlin KF; “Efficacy of Benfotiamine versus Thiamine on Function and Glycation Products of Peripheral Nerves in Diabetic Rats.” Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes : Official Journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11571671/.
Article - Thyroid Issues? These 7 Food Products Could Be To Blame
Asik, Mehmet, et al. “Decrease in TSH Levels after Lactose Restriction in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Patients with Lactose Intolerance.” Endocrine, U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2014, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24078411.
Balhara, Yatan Pal Singh, and Koushik Sinha Deb. “Impact of Alcohol Use on Thyroid Function.” Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, July 2013, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3743356/.
Benvenga, Salvatore, et al. “Altered Intestinal Absorption of L-Thyroxine Caused by Coffee.” Thyroid : Official Journal of the American Thyroid Association, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Mar. 2008, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18341376?dopt=Citation.
Brent A. Bauer, M.D. “Tips to Reduce BPA Exposure.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 18 Dec. 2019, www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/bpa/faq-20058331.
Debry, Grard. “Coffee and Health.” Google Books, John Libbey Eurotext, books.google.com/books?id=uZaaCk-8s9sC. “Office of Dietary Supplements - Iodine.” NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iodine-HealthProfessional/.
“Perchlorate in Drinking Water.” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, 21 July 2020, www.epa.gov/dwstandardsregulations/perchlorate-drinking-water.
“Specificity of Co-Promoting Effects of Caffeine on Thyroid Carcinogenesis in Rats Pretreated with N-Bis(2-Hydroxypropyl)Nitrosamine.” Toxicologic Pathology.