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Vagus nerve stimulation can result in a number of benefits for those who pursue this option. Today, we're going to explore those benefits as they relate to veterans, including how it can help with PTSD recovery and much more. We're going to look at several different studies that explore the...

Chances are, the vagus nerve and digestion are two things you don't often think of in connection with one another. But what if we told you they do connect in a few ways? Further, that these connections could result in digestive improvements and a number of other benefits! What is...

Does it feel like you blinked and the holidays are approaching again? Or perhaps it feels like they're taking forever to arrive and this year has been slower than ever. But either way, the holidays are upon us and it's time to start preparing. However, when we talk about preparing,...

When you think of health, things like your heart health, digestive health, or mental health might come to mind. But what about your cognitive health? Is this something you consider on a regular basis? By the end of this post, we think it will be! Today, we're going to talk...

Curious about how to improve concentration? You're in the right place. In today's post, we'll tell you all about our favorite brain optimization hacks for peak performance. Don't miss this! How to Improve Concentration: Brain Optimization Hacks for Peak Performance Do you ever find yourself reading the same paragraph over...

Imagine being able to do things like lessen your anxiety, get a better night’s sleep, improve your mental health, or manage your stress, all with one simple secret. What if we were here to tell you that that secret is real and available to you almost instantly?  Vagus nerve stimulation...

As much as we may try to ignore it, anxiety has a way of creeping in and sneaking up on us, sometimes when we least expect it. But when it comes to stress surrounding a return to work after lockdown, if you know how to address anxiety, you'll be incredibly...

In times of high stress, your mental health is often one of the first changes you'll notice. Perhaps your once happy-go-lucky attitude has been replaced by a negative outlook. Or maybe you're finding yourself overcome with negative and compulsive thoughts. Stress can mess with your mind in a number of...

Have you ever noticed when you have a lot on your plate, you seem to start forgetting things? Or maybe when you're really stressed, these feelings always seem to come with a headache or other physical symptoms? As it turns out, there are some very important physiological reasons these things...

We've all been there before: you're in the middle of a study session when the words on the page begin blending together. You find yourself reading, and re-reading every word but nothing is really "sticking." And it's no wonder. There are more distractions and interruptions than ever before, and they...

Considering the images we have seen on the news each day since early 2020, it's no surprise that many of us are experiencing increased anxiety and stress when it comes to returning to their normal activities. Many of us are still uncertain about the risks that come with traveling and...

Have you ever had a hard deadline or something you really needed to get done for work but you just weren’t able to focus? If this is something that’s happened to you, you’re definitely not alone! Achieving mental focus is something that can be difficult to master, especially if you’re...

Imagine a world where we could be free from excessive stress and live our lives without worrisome, fearful, or anxious feelings. Unfortunately for most people, ongoing stress is something that they are bound to experience. Whether it’s the occasional stress, or a more chronic, ongoing stress, it’s likely that stress...

Do you know that feeling of worry and fear that seems to creep during times where you’re feeling uncertain or stressed? That feeling is one that many people identify as anxiety and it can range anywhere from an occasional occurrence to an ongoing disorder.   Regardless of if you’re someone...

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you push yourself you just can’t seem to focus and concentrate on the important things you need to do? It can be incredibly frustrating to lose focus for anyone. Especially when you have a deadline or something that just can’t be...

If you were asked about your knowledge around the vagus nerve, what would you have to say? Maybe that it’s simply a “nerve in your body” or that you just don’t know! If this answer sounds like something similar to your own response, you’re not alone!   The vagus nerve...

Our ability as humans to breath in and out each and every day is a beautiful thing. The breath is incredible when it comes to sustaining us, and is even known to be a powerful force when it comes to managing stressful times. Breath practices are something that can help...

When you think about stress and the mind, you probably think about overwhelming feelings or emotion instability. But what about how stress affects our bodies, and more specifically, how it affects the nervous system? Stress has the ability to influence all systems of the body, including respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine and...

New seasons bring a whole new opportunity to put your best foot forward! And there's something about springtime that is particularly suited for starting fresh. With spring just about here, today we are sharing eight ways to spring into better wellness. Springing into better wellness We know this past year...

When you hear the word "meditation" does it conjure up an image of someone sitting with their legs crossed, eyes closed, and palms facing upward in their lap? This is certainly one type of meditation, but there's a lot more that goes into it! In fact, there are several different...