Arianne Missimer, Author at The Movement Paradigm

Many people are familiar with nerve gliding exercises for the arms and legs, but can you glide the vagus nerve? As interest in vagus nerve health continues to grow, researchers have begun exploring whether neurodynamic techniques, commonly used in physical therapy, could also apply to the vagus nerve. Current evidence is still in its early … Read more

Most people have heard the advice: “Just take a deep breath.” It sounds simple, but for many people, it isn’t. If your body doesn’t know how to access an efficient breath, trying to force deeper breathing may create more frustration than relief. Before breathwork can become an effective tool for stress, performance, or recovery, it’s … Read more

Many people ask, is dairy inflammatory, especially after experiencing bloating, skin flare-ups, congestion, headaches, or digestive discomfort following dairy consumption. The answer is not as simple as yes or no. For some people, dairy is a nutrient-rich food that provides calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and beneficial fermented foods like yogurt and kefir. For others, it may … Read more

Have you ever felt burned out, tired, foggy, or wired but tired? Have you ever felt like no matter how much water you drink, you still do not feel hydrated? Stress may not be the only reason. Your mineral status may also play a role. One important mineral that is often overlooked is sodium. Salt … Read more

Did you know that releasing tension in the neck can support your vagus nerve? I know it sounds simple, but the anatomy behind it is worth understanding, because this is one of the most accessible things you can do to support your nervous system. In this blog, I’ll walk you through why this works and … Read more

Arianne, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is something outside of work … Read more

We’re living longer than any generation before us. Yet for many Americans, the final decades of life are spent managing chronic disease, declining strength and fading independence. We’ve extended lifespan, but not healthspan. The two aren’t the same. The goal is no longer simply to add years to life, but to add life to years—to … Read more

Osteoporosis Is More Than Low Bone Density

When most people think about osteoporosis, they think about one thing: bone density. But that is not the whole story. Osteoporosis is not just about how much bone you have. It is also about the quality, the structure, and the resilience of that bone. The real goal is not improving a number on a scan. … Read more

As the temperatures drop and the sniffles start circulating, many of us look for quick fixes to “boost” immunity. From a functional medicine perspective, true resilience against sickness comes from balance and through supporting the systems that defend, repair, and regulate: the lymphatic, respiratory, gut-immune, and nervous systems. For women 40 and older, hormonal shifts, sleep … Read more

For many women in midlife, strength training becomes non-negotiable. It preserves muscle, protects bone density, supports metabolic health, and reinforces confidence. Recovery, however, often changes with age. Muscle soreness lingers longer, joints feel stiffer, and sleep becomes less predictable. These shifts have led many women to explore recovery tools such as red light and other LED … Read more