Chick Nose Dogs

Chick Nose Dogs I specialize in Pet Aroma therapy using doTerrra Essential Oils, aches and pains through to anxiety and fear, wounds and ailments, worms, fleas & mozzies.

Home visits for a small fee, mobile nail trimming and ear cleansing.

28/08/2026

Oregano (O. onites) essential oil demonstrated liver protective activity in laboratory research. The oil regulated the expression of 32 out of 84 genes related to hepatotoxicity at least 2-fold or more—elevating the expression of 17 genes and diminishing the expression of 15 genes. Its main constituent, carvacrol, was also liver protective but modified the expression of fewer genes (16).

The finding suggests that oregano oil may protect the liver not through a single mechanism, but by influencing a broad network of genes involved in hepatic health. The results also offer a compelling reminder that the biological activity of an essential oil cannot always be reduced to the actions of its most abundant constituent.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38992651/

21/08/2026

A recent 2026 case study followed a 67-year-old man with hypertension who was struggling to sleep and waking about every two hours.

Researchers placed 5–8 drops of German chamomile essential oil in 70–100 mL of water in a humidifier, positioned about 50–100 cm from him, and ran it for 10–15 minutes before bedtime for three consecutive days. The result?

His sleep-quality score improved from 12 to 5. He went from waking every two hous to once during the night to sleeping through the night by day three. He also appeared more relaxed and refreshed.

That's a remarkable change from a remarkably simple intervention.
Now, this was one person over only three days, so it doesn't prove chamomile will produce the same results for everyone. The authors appropriately call for larger, controlled studies.

But it is another fascinating reminder that sometimes supporting the body's natural systems doesn't have to be complicated. https://scholar.google.com/scholar?start=0&q=aromatherapy&hl=en&scisbd=1&as_sdt=0,22 =gs_qabs&t=1787183990729&u=%23p%3DiGwz5D96wG8J

14/08/2026

Oral administration of geranium EO after a traumatic brain injury (closed-head injury) for two weeks helped protect the brain and improve memory and learning after traumatic brain injury in a preclinical model. Subjects treated with the oil performed better on multiple cognitive tests, and those improvements lasted for at least a month after injury. Researchers also found less damage to brain tissue, greater survival of neurons in areas critical for memory, and reduced brain shrinkage. These benefits appeared to be driven by lower inflammation (TNF-α, IL-1β, and lipid peroxidation levels), reduced oxidative stress, and activation of pathways involved in brain repair and recovery (CREB signaling, pCREB, along with M2 phenotype immunomodulation).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42547960/

09/08/2026

🔥 DOES THE WAY YOUR PET’S FOOD IS PROCESSED MATTER?

A new peer reviewed study published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition compared 41 commercial dog foods, including fresh, wet, kibble, freeze dried, and cold pressed diets, to see how processing changes food at the molecular level.

The findings were eye opening:

🥩 Fresh food contained more than twice as much lysine as kibble. Lysine is an essential amino acid that supports healthy muscles, immune function, and tissue repair. Kibble also showed 53% more heat related lysine damage than fresh food.

🥫 Wet food contained the highest levels of heat created compounds (AGEs) that have been linked to oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and cellular damage.

💰 One surprise? More expensive didn’t always mean better. Some premium kibble and wet foods had some of the highest levels of these unwanted heat created compounds.

The researchers conclude that both ingredients and processing matter. Food should be processed enough to ensure safety, but excessive heat may reduce nutritional quality and create unwanted compounds.

That’s one reason Dr. Karen Becker recommends feeding a balanced, fresh, minimally processed diet whenever possible. If fresh feeding isn’t realistic, don’t worry. Nutrition isn’t all or nothing. Choosing higher quality foods, rotating complete and balanced diets, and adding fresh whole food toppers like sardines, berries, or appropriate vegetables can all help improve your pet’s bowl over time.

Small changes, made consistently, can add up to a healthier future.

08/08/2026

As concerns about statin side effects continue to grow, researchers are exploring whether nature might offer additional ways to support healthy cholesterol levels.

In one clinical study, participants took capsules containing 140 mg of lemongrass essential oil—roughly 3 drops—and 36% experienced improvements in their cholesterol profile. The researchers proposed that lemongrass may work, at least in part, by slowing HMG-CoA reductase, the same enzyme targeted by statin medications to reduce the body's production of cholesterol.

This doesn't mean lemongrass is a replacement for statins, and no one should stop a prescribed medication without talking with their healthcare provider. But it does highlight that plants and pharmaceuticals often converge on the same biological pathways. Nature discovers the target first.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2586227/

08/08/2026

Smelling an essential oil isn't just "enjoying the aroma." It's exposing your nervous system to biologically active molecules.

When you inhale an essential oil, volatile compounds stimulate your olfactory system, which communicates directly with brain regions involved in emotion, autonomic function, and endocrine regulation. That means a scent has the potential to influence physiology—not just perception.

A recent preclinical study found that inhaling bitter orange (Citrus aurantium peel) EO reduced body fat, liver fat accumulation, cholesterol, and triglycerides. Researchers also discovered that the oil altered the expression of genes involved in fat burning and cholesterol production, including Ucp1, Hmgcs1, and Hmgcr.

This reminds us that inhalation is far more than "just smelling something." The chemistry you breathe can influence biology in remarkable ways, and we're only beginning to understand the full extent of those interactions.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12192594/ -ijms-26-05674

05/08/2026

Sleep is one of the greatest gifts you can give a baby... and maybe lavender EO can help.

In a clinical study of infants 3 to 12 months old, researchers paired a 15-minute baby massage with lavender EO diffused in the room (3–5 drops in 100 mL of water). Before the intervention, most babies had poor sleep quality. After the massage and lavender sessions, nearly three-quarters showed better sleep, including longer sleep duration, fewer nighttime awakenings, and waking more alert.

Researchers believe the combination of gentle touch and the calming aroma of lavender helped create an environment that promoted more restful sleep. These findings add to the growing body of evidence suggesting that a soothing bedtime routine—including infant massage and lavender aromatherapy—may naturally support better sleep for some babies.
https://ejurnalmalahayati.ac.id/index.php/kebidanan/article/view/20129/pdf

05/08/2026

Could one essential oil help support healthy blood sugar someday?

New laboratory research found that ravintsara CT camphor essential oil inhibited two key digestive enzymes—alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase—that break down carbohydrates into glucose. These are the same enzyme targets used by some medications to help reduce the rise in blood sugar after a meal.

It's important to note that this was laboratory research, not a human clinical trial, so it doesn't mean ravintsara essential oil lowers blood sugar in people. But it does reveal another fascinating way plant chemistry may interact with human biology and opens the door for future research into its role in metabolic health.

Science often starts with a single intriguing discovery. This is one worth watching.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40522779/

04/08/2026

Struggling with focus or memory, especially with conditions like depression or schizophrenia? Even with meds, those cognitive struggles can persist. But what if a natural solution could help?

While the calming benefits of lavender EO are well known, its compounds like linalool and linalyl acetate show incredible promise for cognition, according to a recent review article. Lavender EO may modulate dopamine and stimulate olfactory pathways, potentially enhancing brain communication. It supports neuroplasticity by upregulating BDNF, helping your brain build and strengthen connections. It may even boost alpha and theta brainwaves, linked to improved focus and memory.

The bottom line is that both preclinical and clinical studies point to lavender's potential for cognitive restoration. While we need more high-quality trials to standardize use, the potential for LEO as a complement to conventional treatments is genuinely exciting. Keep exploring natural solutions for a sharper mind!
https://journal.sinergi.or.id/index.php/jhlqr/article/view/783

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