Arianne Missimer, Author at The Movement Paradigm

If you are experiencing acid reflux, bloating, constipation, or poor digestion, then this vagus nerve hack is definitely for you.
In order to have optimal digestion, we need a lot of blood flow to our digestive tract. When we are in a fight or flight state, or a stressed state, the blood is moving away from our digestive system which will slow gastric motility.

Have you been stretching your hamstrings for years with no improvement?

What is actually happening when you stretch? Stretching is often thought that we are actually adding length to muscle. If you thought that, make sure to watch this.

Do you experience bloating, digestive issues, constipation, diarrhea, or just don’t feel right after a meal? Many people suffer from digestive problems because of poor gut health. Find out how chewing your food can help heal the gut and balance your digestion!

Research has shown that reflexology directly stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system. Eighty percent of our parasympathetic nervous system is the vagus nerve, so it can help with our heart rate, digestion, and relaxation. Here we discuss a specific vagus nerve point on the hand a technique you can use easily throughout your day.

I’m sure that you’ve had an injury in your lifetime where you grabbed some ice and rested it. You should know that R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) is outdated and better yet, how you should address your injuries.

Another great vagus nerve hack that you can do is pelvic floor release and relaxation. What’s interesting about the pelvic floor is that we tend to hold so much tension here. This is where we tend to hold our emotions and typically can have actually more of a tighter pelvic floor.

Dig your toes in and put your best foot forward. We hear about the benefits of letting your feet loose to get grounded for overall wellness.

Do you suffer from sacroiliac (SI) joint pain and you’ve been told that your SI joint is out of place? Maybe you are trying to put it back in or wearing an SI joint belt? Perhaps you just can’t seem to resolve it. Let’s discuss the anatomy of the SI joint and how you can help to address your SI joint pain.

So many people are suffering from anxiety and depression. Learn about the gut-brain connection and the gut’s influence on mood and behavior. This is an important and necessary aspect of looking at mental health while addressing underlying causes that we might not know were there.