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Your body is an intricate system where every biological process and every organ is interconnected. This means that the health of one thing often influences the health of another — one example being the connection between your gut health and your nervous system. The Gut-Brain Axis To understand the link between gut issues and your nervous system, it's crucial to understand the concept of the gut-brain axis. This bidirectional communication system connects the gut and the brain, allowing them to influence each other's functions. The gut, often referred to as the "second brain," houses a complex network of neurons known as the enteric nervous system (ENS)....

A dysregulated nervous system underlies multiple common health problems, including mental health issues, autoimmune disorders, and thyroid conditions. Additionally, a dysregulated nervous system exacerbates the symptoms of many illnesses — this list ranges from ADHD and depression to hashimoto's and graves' disease. Your nervous system is designed to react to threats and stressors in short bursts. But when you're exposed to ongoing stress, they become chronically activated. And this chronic activation will result in dysregulation, where your body's stress response systems fail to properly go from 'on' to 'off'.  Typically, stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline are meant to be released and then quickly...

You've probably heard the craze about cold plunges recently. And while research does show that cold plunges do have benefits to some, we strongly do not recommend cold plunges for others. 👇🏼 In the pursuit of wellness, many people turn to various practices, and one trend that has gained popularity is cold plunging. While the invigorating effects of submerging oneself in icy water are celebrated by certain folks, a closer look reveals that this practice may not be suitable for everyone, especially those living with chronic stress. In fact, cold plunging could potentially exacerbate the very issues it aims to alleviate. The Nervous...

Past trauma isn't just an emotional burden — it manifests physically too. And the health and wellness industry is only just beginning to unravel the profound connection between the psychological experiences and the physiological responses of trauma. And how that connection impacts multiple aspects of your life. Unresolved trauma triggers the release of continuous stress hormones (like cortisol) into your body — which keeps your nervous system in constant preparation for a threat. And unfortunately, that leads to increased fat storage, especially around the midsection. Your Body's Stress Response There's a biological response that happens in your body when you undergo something...

Find out what your go-to survival response is — fight, flight, freeze, or fawn! ⬇️  Take the quiz to find out!  Being stuck in fight response looks like:  💫 wants to control things💫 assertive 💫 unpredictable💫 resentful or angry💫 reactive💫 defensive   Being stuck in flight response looks like:  💫 workaholic💫 perfectionistic💫 over-achieving💫 anxiety💫 overthinking💫 restlessness Being stuck in freeze response looks like:  💫 dissociating💫 indecisive💫 exhausted💫 social withdrawal💫 emotionally numb💫 bed rotting Being stuck in fawn response looks like:  💫 people pleasing💫 no boundaries💫 codependent💫 hates conflict💫 overwhelmed💫 doesn't voice opinion