References & Resources

This page lists external references and resources cited across The Inquisitive Enthusiast. It will be updated periodically as new articles are published and new sources are added. We always recommend doing your own research as well to make sure the information aligns with your needs and comfort level.

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References: Clinical Literature (PMC, PubMed, NCBI)

• Thyroid - National Library of Medicine - Biotin/Thyroid - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6663274/
• Thyroid - National Library of Medicine - Thyroid Storm - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448095/
• Thyroid - National Library of Medicine - Thyroid Nodules - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK535422/
• Thyroid - Levothyroxine (Levoxyl) - Mayo Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/levothyroxine-oral-route/description/drg-20072133
• Hyperthyroidism - Mayo Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperthyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20373659
• Essential Oil - National Library of Medicine - Lavender and the Nervous System - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3612440/
• Essential Oil - National Library of Medicine - Bergamot Essential Oil - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25824404/
• Essential Oil - National Library of Medicine - Peppermint Essential Oil - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4103722/
• Essential Oil - National Library of Medicine - Mechanism of Antifungal Activity - Oregano - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2981246/
• Essential Oil - National Library of Medicine - Essential Oil of Oregano - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6152729/
• Essential Oil - National Library of Medicine - Beneficial Effects of Essential Oils - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8584325/
• Aloe Vera - National Library of Medicine - Effect of Aloe Vera, Healing of Skin Wound - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6330525/
• National Library of Medicine - Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinsonism - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3405828/
• Plasma Cell Disorder - National Library of Medicine - Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6334115/
• Cough - National Library of Medicine - Chronic Cough: The Neuropathic Basis for Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4222934/
• Cough - National Library of Medicine - Cough as a Neurological Sign - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9136724/
• Menopause - National Library of Medicine - Acupuncture in Menopause - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4874921/
• h.pylori - National Library of Medicine - Helicobacter pylori - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3644425/
• Wellness - National Library of Medicine - Chlorophylls and Chlorophyll-Rich Agro-Food - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10384064/
• Wellness - National Library of Medicine - Near-Infrared Light Therapy - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4299734/
• Wellness - National Library of Medicine - Efficacy of Red and Near-Infrared Light Treatment - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3926176/
• Headache - National Library of Medicine - Migraine Headache - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560787/
• Skin - National Library of Medicine - Tallow Rendered Animal Fat ....https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11193910/
• Gut - National Library of Medicine - Gas and Bloating - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5350578/
• Dental - National Institute of Dental Research - The Tooth Decay Process - https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/tooth-decay/more-info/tooth-decay-process
• Gabapentin - National Library of Medicine - Weight Centric Treatment of ..... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10661995/
• Gabapentin - National Library of Medicine - Visual Hallucinations Associated with Gabapentin - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27147215/
• Sodium Bicarbonate - National Library of Medicine - Oral NaHCO3 activates a splenic anti-inflammatory ...... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5940560/
• Hair Loss - Cicatricial Alopecia - National Library of Medicine - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3855115/
• Colitis - National Library of Medicine - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541037/
• Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - National Library of Medicine – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557409/
• Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - National Library of Medicine – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11459884/
• Honey & Cough - National Library of Medicine - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3601686/
• Honey & Cough - University of Oxford - https://honey.com/images/files/Honey-URTI-Study_University-of-Oxford-2020.pdf
• Honey & Cough - National Library of Medicine - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10570220/
• Cold & Flu - University of Nebraska Medical Center - https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/2021/05/25/chicken-soup-study/
• Eggs & Digestion - MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute - https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/13/2059
• Choanal Atresia - National Library of Medicine - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507724/
• Hydration - Merck Manuals (Consumer Version) - https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/hormonal-and-metabolic-disorders/water-balance/overhydration
• Hydration - Mayo Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyponatremia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373711
• Red Light Therapy - Stanford Med - https://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2025/02/red-light-therapy-skin-hair-medical-clinics.html

Government, Standards & Professional Organizations

• The International Fragrance Association - https://ifrafragrance.org/
• IFRA Standards - IFRA Standards (PDF)
• FDA Aromatherapy - https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/aromatherapy
• FDA Tanning Pills - https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/tanning-pills
• CDC Hand Sanitizer Guidelines - https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/hand-sanitizer.html
• Alliance of International Aromatherapists - https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/laws-and-regulations
• National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy - https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/safety/
• Essential Oil Regulations (US) - https://www.compliancegate.com/essential-oil-regulations-united-states/
• The School for Aromatic Studies Tallow - https://aromaticstudies.com/tallow-and-the-skin/

Health Information Websites

• American Thyroid Association - Hyperthyroidism - https://www.thyroid.org/hyperthyroidism/
• American Thyroid Association - Thyroid Function Tests and Biotin - https://www.thyroid.org/wp-content/uploads/publications/ctfp/volume11/issue12/ct_public_v1112_3_4.pdf
• Healthline - Hyperthyroidism - https://www.healthline.com/health/hyperthyroidism-natural-treatment
• Healthline - Benefits of Chlorophyll - https://www.healthline.com/health/liquid-chlorophyll-benefits-risks
• WebMD - Cabbage - https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-171/cabbage
• Everyday Health - Supplements for Menopausal Symptoms - https://www.everydayhealth.com/menopause/promising-supplements-for-menopausal-symptoms/
• National Institutes of Health - Echinacea - https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/echinacea
• Science Direct - Aloe Vera - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2225411014000078

References: Foundations & Research Centers

• Parkinson's Foundation - https://www.parkinson.org/
• The Michael J Fox Foundation - https://www.michaeljfox.org/
• CurePSP - https://www.psp.org/iwanttolearn
• American Migraine Foundation - Silent Migraine - https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/silent-migraine/
• American Migraine Foundation - Migraines - https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/migraine-101/
• Scarring Alopecia Foundation - Types of Scarring Alopecia

Note: This References page is a living document. New resources will be added over time as articles are updated or newly published.