Lately, everyone seems to be talking about what happens when the nervous system becomes “dysregulated” – including a cascading array of ailments both physical and psychological. Google searches for ...
The nervous system is a central component of the human body, but most people don’t spend much time thinking about it. Amelia Chapman is a nervous system practitioner through her business, Mind Body ...
The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...
My husband became a great cook during the pandemic. Me, not so much. I like the food I make, but when it comes to entertaining, I let my husband take over because he has mastered the art of cooking.
In my several years of work with nutrition clients, I’ve observed one of the biggest barriers they have to nourishing themselves is a dysregulated nervous system. What do I mean by that, exactly?
Each part of the nervous system uses internal checks and balances to regulate its activity, responding to various factors like mood, health status, and the external environment.¹ These regulatory ...
Imagine having a front-row seat to your nervous system. How would your experience change if you could see, in real time, how the billions of cells and neurons of your brain and body orchestrate your ...
After a particularly busy season, I found myself in the African bushveld for ten days of much-needed rest.
Walking is often hailed as a cornerstone for physical health. Popular walking practices like 10k steps challenge or interval ...
You’re sitting in a perfectly comfortable room when suddenly a quick shiver ripples through your body. It’s not cold, you’re not scared, and you’re definitely not coming down with anything—yet your ...
One of my favorite moments from the Paris 2024 Games was early in a qualifying round match in a full-contact sport, played by two longtime rivals. The US team had given the ball up twice, back to back ...
The sea lamprey looks like it’s from another planet, but this ancient creature has a surprising amount in common with humans ...