Holistic Homestead NH

02/13/2026

Fact Friday:

02/12/2026

Wellness Wednesday: do you know your pulse points?

02/11/2026

Researchers explored why patchouli EO has long been associated with emotional balance and uncovered specific compounds that help explain its effects. In this study, scientists isolated several naturally occurring sesquiterpenes from patchouli oil and found that a small group—especially one compound called 7-epi-chabrolidione A—protected brain cells from stress-related damage, reduced excessive calcium buildup, and prevented stress-induced cell death. Even more compelling, this compound activated the CaMKII–CREB–BDNF pathway, a core brain signaling system involved in mood regulation, resilience, learning, and memory.

When tested in a preclinical model commonly used to study depression-like behavior, the compound improved movement and cognitive responses linked to low mood. Together, these findings help connect traditional uses of patchouli with modern neuroscience, suggesting that specific components of patchouli oil may support brain health and emotional resilience by nurturing the same pathways known to be disrupted in depression—while highlighting the need for future human studies to confirm real-world applications.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41344389/

02/11/2026

https://youtu.be/WHBZla3s_gM?si=CMC-igySGpjGwsVw

Glow from the inside out, with doTERRA's Yarrow/Pom Essential oil! Yarrow essential oil is has a sweet, herbaceous, and slightly floral aroma that is used to...

02/07/2026

These dedicated New England residents gathered at 9 o'clock today to participate in the sourdough bread making class. As usual, Crystal excelled in her role, and all attendees went home feeling equipped to embark on a new sourdough bread making adventure.

Thank you to everyone who attended next class March 21😊

02/02/2026

When you get this text from a customer ❤️ Your cows are putting out a ton of butter fat. The picture makes it look like a small amount of butter, but that's 1.5 cups of butter!

01/31/2026

New Hope for MS: Can Ginger Essential Oil "Repair the Wires"?

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) acts like a short circuit, stripping away the myelin sheath (nerve insulation) and disrupting everything from movement to memory.

While we often focus on managing symptoms, new preclinical research suggests Ginger EO might actually help fix the "wiring." When administered orally, it didn't just stop damage—it promoted remyelination and increased nerve fiber thickness, in a preclinical model.

The Breakdown:
The Goal. Moving from masking symptoms to active repair.

The Result. Evidence suggests Ginger EO can both prevent and reverse demyelination.

The Next Step. This sets a strong foundation for future human clinical trials.

While human clinical research is necessary to confirm these findings and establish dosing and usage, ginger EO is proving that botanical compounds can be precision tools for neurological health.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38106635/