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Years into my healing journey, I had a realization that changed everything. To heal my nervous system, I had to learn how to disappoint people, how to be misunderstood, and be cast as “the bad one,” even when my intentions were sincere. My life force depended on it.
There isn’t just one happiness hormone; your emotional well-being is influenced by four key chemicals that work together as a team. This powerful hormone of happiness affects everything from your mood and motivation to how connected you feel with others.
Your brain and body constantly work to maintain a balance of these happiness hormones. When they’re in harmony, you experience mental and emotional wellness.
Whether you’re working with patients navigating mold illness, long COVID, autoimmunity, trauma, or chronic fatigue, your ability to assess and influence autonomic state will determine whether your protocols land or fall flat.
This is not fringe. It’s neuroscience. And as research in vagus nerve stimulation, neuroplasticity, and trauma-informed care expands, this approach will become essential for any clinician committed to whole-person healing.
Trying to get back on track with your brain health can feel overwhelming at first, especially when trying to regain lost skills or improve your cognitive function. But, there is good news! Our brains are more adaptable than we might think, thanks to a process called neuroplasticity.
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reshape, rewire, and heal itself throughout life, giving us the power to rebuild after injury, manage stress, or simply boost mental agility. And, there is hope for this! Together, let’s take a closer look at the 10 principles of neuroplasticity for the health of your brain.
The human brain is an amazing organ with an extraordinary ability to learn, adapt, and grow. For a long time,
Recovering from addiction can feel incredibly overwhelming, and it’s completely natural to wonder how long it will take for your
Have you ever found yourself feeling anxious without a clear reason or been overwhelmed by racing thoughts? You’re not alone—many people experience this. Normally, our brains keep fear and anxiety in check, ensuring they don’t interfere with daily life. When a threat is present, different parts of the brain work together to either heighten or ease our anxiety.
But what happens when these anxious thoughts linger longer than they should, leading to persistent anxiety? If you’re struggling with this, knowing there are ways to rewire your anxious brain and regain control is important to remember.
Our individual experiences with trauma will be different, whether it’s in terms of the event that caused the trauma, the
Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT, is a simple, low-risk practice that doesn’t require much time or money. It’s easy to learn and can be used for a wide range of issues, from stress and anxiety to physical pain. Because it’s so accessible and doesn’t have any significant downsides, it’s definitely worth trying to see if it can help with what you’re dealing with.
The connection between mental and physical health is becoming more apparent in our busy lives. Mind-Body Syndrome (MBS), also known as Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), is a perfect example of how stress and emotional issues can cause physical suffering. This often-overlooked condition truly stresses, no pun intended, just how much stress can affect our bodies.
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