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Brain Healing, What is in the Way?

Your brain is not broken. It's brilliant, adaptable, and constantly working to heal itself. Every day, it rewires connections, detoxifies waste, repairs damage, and generates new cells. This is the power of neuroplasticity and regeneration. But when modern toxins get in the way, this natural wisdom is blocked. Understanding which chemicals impair the brain's healing—and how to avoid them—is the first step toward restoring clarity, energy, mood, and function. The Brain's Natural Healing Pathways The brain is designed to heal. Here's how it does it: Neuroplasticity – Builds and reshapes neural circuits through learning, therapy, and experience. Neurogenesis – [...]

Brain Healing, What is in the Way?Wendy Wells2025-05-19T18:54:47+00:00

Nicotine, a good thing?

What if nicotine was actually good for us? There is rising evidence that it can be certainly very helpful in brain health and immune health. Let's dive into some details! Nicotine, via a transdermal patch, is absorbed steadily through the skin, bypassing going through the liver. This delivery allows for a controlled, sustained release into the blood and then it acts on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), which are widely distributed throughout the nervous system. Mode of Action via the nAChRs Induces influx of sodium and calcium ions .. which does the following: Stimulates dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens [...]

Nicotine, a good thing?Wendy Wells2025-05-18T21:16:17+00:00

Do This Technique if Your Nervous System is Stuck in Fight or Flight

Reset Your Fight-or-Flight Response with This Simple Vagus Nerve Exercise Feeling stuck in stress mode? The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in regulating your body’s ability to switch out of "fight-or-flight" and into a state of calm. By resetting the vagus nerve, you can promote relaxation, improve your overall health, and regain balance in your nervous system. This simple yet powerful Vagus Nerve Reset exercise, developed by Stanley Rosenberg, can help you shift into a neutral state of ease. For best results, practice it daily for the first week to establish a baseline, and then use it as [...]

Do This Technique if Your Nervous System is Stuck in Fight or Flightgunther2025-05-08T19:19:35+00:00

Why You Feel Fatigued After Eating and How to Fix It

There are a few reasons that stand out when it comes to being fatigued after eating. Here are a few ideas and tips to help you avoid the dreaded energy slump. Four Causes of Feeling Fatigued After Eating 1. Low cortisol If you eat a meal that has a lot of carbohydrates, your body will produce insulin in response. insulin lowers the blood sugar and sometimes it does it very well and that can then cause a drop of your blood sugar below baseline. In some people who may have low cortisol, it can be very problematic [...]

Why You Feel Fatigued After Eating and How to Fix ItWendy Wells2025-05-08T19:25:00+00:00

Recognizing Fatigue Symptoms and How to Alleviate Them

More people worldwide are experiencing fatigue than ever before. The impacts on our personal, family and work life is making us all more aware of work-life balance and how to stay healthy given the daily stresses we are undergoing. A 2023 study from the National Institutes of Health revealed over 42% of people experience significant fatigue on a daily basis. (1) What are the key symptoms of fatigue? -Physical symptoms include a feeling of tiredness during the day, waking up not feeling refreshed, blurry vision, a sense of listlessness, headaches, muscle weakness and dizziness. -Mental symptoms include a lack [...]

Recognizing Fatigue Symptoms and How to Alleviate ThemWendy Wells2024-06-18T18:45:03+00:00

Common Causes of Fatigue and How to Beat Them

Common Causes of Fatigue and How to Beat Them According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), fatigue affects a staggering 42% of the population (1). This pervasive condition manifests in various forms, ranging from a low level of grogginess upon waking to sudden bouts of drowsiness after meals, often accompanied by an overwhelming urge to sleep at inconvenient moments. Despite its prevalence and diverse manifestations, fatigue is often overlooked or even completely dismissed as a valid standalone health concern. Its subjective nature further complicates recognition and treatment, with underlying conditions such as depression and sleep apnea frequently intertwined. [...]

Common Causes of Fatigue and How to Beat ThemWendy Wells2024-06-17T22:24:22+00:00

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