Meet your new best friend – your vagus nerve.
Through simple biohacks, we can use our bodies to affect our mood, focus, and productivity.
In this video, naturopathic physician Dr. Erica Zelfand introduces the vagus nerve – a nerve that travels from the head to the throat, heart, lungs, kidneys, digestive tract, and even our sex organs. In each of these locations on its way through our body, it plays an important role in balancing the fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest branches of the autonomic nervous system. She then introduces the concepts of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and polyvagal theory in a fun and easy-to-follow way. Dr. Zelfand also offers guidelines on how to use body-based activities like diaphragmatic breathing, laughter, alcohol cessation, and forest bathing to cultivate a calmer, happier, more focused version of yourself.
PMS Relief: Master Your Hormones
Nutrients from broccoli, berries, and beyond deliver hormone-balancing action What is PMS? Whether it’s a sore back or shorter fuse, a lower energy level or a bigger bra size, a migraine or an upset belly, many women can tell when “that time of the month” is near. And those suffering from premenstrual syndrome (PMS)…
Natural Ways to Support Sexual Health (Video)
Supporting what goes on between the sheets… Sexual health is far more than what goes on between the sheets: factors such as hormones, stress level, and physical and emotional health each play a very important role. In this easy to understand educational video, Dr. Carrie Decker explains the roles that estrogen, testosterone, and DHEA…
Change Your Habits, Change Your Life
The key to success is in the cues As the year comes to a close, people often think about their goals for the year ahead. Eating more healthfully, getting more exercise, and losing weight are at the top of many New Year’s resolutions.[1] A resolution is an intention, which is an important first step…
