somatic healing

You’ve heard it before—breathwork, movement, and somatic healing help regulate your nervous system. But what if that’s only part of the equation? What if, no matter how much breathwork you do, you still feel exhausted, stuck, and dysregulated? The truth is, healing isn’t just neurological—it’s also biochemical. Your nervous system depends on minerals, amino acids, … Read more

Functional FREEZE State

Ever feel mentally and physically stuck, unable to make decisions, or lacking motivation? That numb, frozen sensation, where even relaxing feels impossible, is what we call a functional freeze state. It’s a survival response your body uses more often than you might realize. Let’s unpack why this happens, how it affects us, and simple strategies … Read more

Is your nervous system the root cause of your gut issues

Are you struggling with chronic digestive problems like bloating, SIBO, or leaky gut that just won’t go away, no matter how many protocols, supplements, or practitioners you’ve tried? It might surprise you, but there’s a root cause you haven’t fully addressed yet—the connection between your nervous system and gut issues. While you might have heard … Read more

CHRONIC GUT ISSUES

Are you experiencing chronic gut issues? Have you tried every probiotic and gut protocol, treated parasites, and still can’t seem to resolve your issues? In this blog, we’ll explore four effective ways to truly heal your gut. First and foremost, it’s essential to believe in your body’s innate capacity to heal. No supplement or external … Read more

salivate

Because of the anatomy of the vagus nerve, salivating can be an extremely effective technique for calming the nervous system.

Breathing before eating

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.

polyvygal chart

With anxiety, depression and stress on the climb, have you ever wondered how you can understand your reactions to life’s challenges and stressors? Or maybe you wondered how you can become more resilient? Did you know that you can map your own nervous system? This is such a powerful tool that can help you shift … Read more

how to test your vagus nerve

Did you know that you can test your vagal nerve function, and not only can you test it, but you can begin to tap into the healing power of the vagus nerve? Your vagus nerve is responsible for the regulation of internal organs such as digestion, heart rate, respiratory rate and impacts certain reflex actions like coughing, sneezing, and swallowing. It is critical to optimal health and you can tap into it-but first, find out what state you’re in.

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