January 07, 2021
Could vagus nerve stimulation be the key to unlocking the best version of yourself in 2021 and beyond? Raise your hand if you are ready to wave goodbye to 2020 in your rear-view mirror and welcome the possibilities of a new year! A new year can bring new experiences, new...
December 29, 2020
Does the word "resilience" have a whole new meaning to you in 2020? You're not the only one! In fact, stress levels among Gen Z adults are at an all-time high in the United States. And it's no surprise with all of the new challenges we've faced this year. On...
December 22, 2020
Stress can quickly become the culprit for ruining your holidays when it’s not properly managed which is why the holidays are such a common time to seek out tips for coping with it. Entertaining guests, shopping for the perfect gifts, worrying about money, and cooking the perfect holiday meal can...
December 18, 2020
2020 has been a year filled with an overwhelming abundance of stress for just about everyone. Bills have been piling up, isolation has brought on a lot of loneliness, and uncertainty continues to loom. As this stress builds up from various sources, it becomes a part of your allostatic load...
November 30, 2020
Technology may be your best bet for winding down at the end of a hectic day. One of the most innovative technologies that you can use to help your wind down is through vagus nerve stimulation with Neuvana’s Xen headphones.
November 23, 2020
What could be better than great food with friends and family, and giving thanks for the things we are fortunate enough to have? While there’s no doubt that there are a lot of things to love about the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s normal to feel like you need to hit the refresh button on your Thanksgiving plans.
November 18, 2020
At the end of the day we all want the same thing, don't we? A happy life filled with love, laughter, health, and stability. While this might be the most basic way to explain what we’re all really after, it’s inherently what we seek as humans. We take active steps...
October 14, 2020
Music has always found a way to soothe, comfort, inspire, and motivate countless people around the world. For this reason, it is no surprise that listening to music can provide a wealth of beneficial health benefits. The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve that consists of a branch that...
October 13, 2020
Most of us appreciate that learning a second language is difficult and only gets harder as we get older. Try to imagine learning Mandarin Chinese from scratch…in your later years. The secret is something called neuroplasticity, which allows your brain to learn new things but also learn them faster. Knowing...
October 12, 2020
At some point in their lifetime, everyone is bound to face some sort of stress. While it’s common, the intensity of people’s stress can vary from minor to more long-term chronic stress. Many will claim to be ‘stressed’, but chronic stress takes the concept to a new level. It is...
October 05, 2020
It’s more common that you might think to feel emotionally unstable, especially during the pandemic we are currently living through. Emotional resiliency almost seems like something that is unattainable as we battle the nervousness and anxiety that COVID-19 has brought with it. The uncertainty of the situation alone is enough...
September 21, 2020
Hearing someone claim they’re ‘stressed out’ is about as common as hearing someone say ‘I’m tired’. We all feel stress from time to time, and some of us more than others. But what does it really mean to be stressed versus stressed out? And does the difference between the two...
September 14, 2020
Listening to music is powerful. It can set the mood in certain situations, bring back nostalgic memories, and in some cases, even help relieve stress. In fact, the power of music for stress relief can be incredible. As it influences us with its relaxing effects on our minds and bodies,...
August 31, 2020
Our capacity for resilience is more important than ever in a world where we're faced with scary realities on a daily basis. When things get tough, we bounce back and come back better than ever, right? Not always. What is resilience? The capacity to recover quickly from tough situations is...
August 27, 2020
Stress levels are at an all-time high for many Americans. As families across the country prepare to send their kids back to school this month, they face uncertainty about adapting to the new norm and navigating all the changes we'll continue to experience. And as we discuss chronic and ongoing...
August 24, 2020
There are a lot of words you're hearing more than ever this year: Pandemic, social distancing, face coverings, working from home, to name a few. Hopefully, you're seeing words like overcome, heal, and resilience too. What is resilience? Resilience is a lot more than a buzzword this year. It's our...
July 27, 2020
The nervous system is incredibly complex. In fact, it can be so intimidating many of us give up altogether on trying to understand it. But what if we told you the key to improved well-being could lie in triggering certain nervous system responses? It's true – the autonomic nervous system...
July 20, 2020
Take a minute and imagine your body is a bright red sports car. Or perhaps it's a more practical option. Either way, ask yourself who's in the driver's seat? Most experts will agree, your brain is the one calling the shots for your body. And when it comes to helping...
July 13, 2020
You've probably heard of the fight-or-flight response. Now, what about the rest-and-digest response? Or tend-and-befriend? Even if you're not familiar with them, you can likely imagine what's more optimal for the body: being in a state of resting and digesting rather than feeling the urge to fight or flee. So,...
July 02, 2020
When you're feeling anxious, it's hard to focus on anything else. Your mind and heart might be racing, your palms could be sweating, and you could feel an impending sense of doom. To help you manage these symptoms and get back to feeling your best, we've compiled 9 tips for...