In a world of constant pressure, knowing how to calm your overstimulated nervous system is key. We know the brain and gut are connected. One way to lower stress is via vagus nerve stimulation. Improving your vagal tone may help with stress and anxious or depressed mood. The vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve, …
Stress is a term everyone in modern-day society is familiar with, be it personally and/or professionally. Stress is defined as a physical or mental response to an external stimulus. From a physiological perspective, stress responses keep us alive. If you have a bear chasing you, your body will release hormones to allow you to escape. …
Being social may not be on most people's radar as important to health, but it certainly is. Take this for instance. Heart disease is the number one killer around the world—an estimated 17.9 million people die of this alone each year. One study found that among adults with coronary artery disease, socially isolated people were …
You may be asking: what is motivational interviewing? This tool can be a very helpful but simple tool. It's possible to help people find motivation to create positive lifestyle changes by using motivational interviewing techniques. Motivational interviewing assumes people with less-than-ideal behaviors are at various stages of preparedness for making changes. This tool can be …
It's possible to manage pain with acupuncture in a more natural way. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine developed over 2500 years ago. It uses extremely thin, solid needles inserted into the skin along specific points to stimulate healing. Acupuncture works to address imbalances by improving energy flow throughout the body. Generally, sessions last 30-60 …
Chances are you know a military veteran whether they are family, a friend, or just an acquaintance. This is because 18.6 million veterans live in the United States (U.S.), its territories, and other locations as of 2023. The VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) oversees 139.7 million outpatient visits yearly. Sadly, studies have revealed many chronic …
Motivating yourself for change can be difficult at any time of the year. Finding motivation through colder months can be even more so. Between the easy pull of screen time and the cooler weather, finding the energy to do anything can be hard. In the United States, a typical adult spends over seven hours a …
Is memory decline inevitable or are there things that can be done? Brain drain is your elder years is a real fear in most cultures around the world. Especially since COVID, the topic of mental health has gained in popularity as people try to recover from and prevent future mental health conditions. These worries can …