The Importance of Good Vagal Tone, Supported by Calming Essential Oils The vagus nerve is the master regulator of the “rest and digest” part of your autonomic nervous system (ANS), the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). It puts your body and mind in a state of restoration and repair, so its subconscious functions effortlessly [...]
The Vagus Nerve as the Modulator of Restoration and Health Recently, the vagus nerve has become very popular in the health space. This is because this tenth cranial nerve profoundly influences the critical organs in the body, such as the heart, gut, brain, and lungs. The vagus nerve is the master regulator of [...]
The Popular Tenth Cranial Nerve The tenth cranial nerve, the vagus nerve, has recently gotten a lot of attention. This is for a very good reason. Having an optimally functioning vagus nerve is vital for many critical functions in the body. It directly influences the heart, digestion, brain, and lungs. This “vagrant”, or [...]
Has Health Information Hijacked Your Amygdala? Most everyone has had the unpleasant experience of surfing through the online abyss of “Doctor Google.” Even if you didn’t have health anxiety to begin with, combine a rudimentary compilation of innocent bodily gurgles and aches with a few minutes of skimming through health blogs, and you [...]
How Microbes Shape Our Health Since the discovery of microorganisms in the 19th century, scientists and physicians have been obsessed with germs. With the eerie belief that infectious agents caused diseases, one of the major goals of medicine was to kill these detrimental critters. Our weapons included inoculations, antiseptics, chemotherapeutics, and antibiotics. Our [...]
How Conventional Medicine is Failing in Cardiovascular Care Heart disease is the number one killer in both men and women. With all the advances we’ve had in science, research, and treatments, we have not been able to downgrade it as the top cause of global mortality for decades. In fact, it is projected [...]
Intro: Your Symphony of Hormones Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are likely the three main amigos that come to most people’s mind when thinking of hormones. Although they are first chairs in reproductive health, they have many other vital functions in both sexes. Furthermore, they are just part of a symphony of many underappreciated [...]
Diffusing Good Cheer to Calm the Holiday Hustle and Bustle The world continues to move at a fast pace and its people are hustling and bustling preparing for their upcoming holiday celebrations. As they manage everyday hassles, do their best to cope with global events, and seek to find time for all the [...]
Essential Oils to Alleviate System-Wide Stress Attacks The latest survey regarding stress in America is a bit worrying. Results indicate that over 80% of participants are experiencing high levels of stress, particularly around finances. Due to the compounded effect of everyday irritations, the holidays upon us, and world events, it’s important to find [...]
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