Articles #nervous system regulation

For decades, healing models treated the mind and body as separate domains. Psychology spoke to thoughts and emotions, while medicine addressed tissues, organs, and chemistry. Yet anyone who has lived through chronic stress, trauma, or persistent pain knows this division is artificial. Fear tightens the chest, abdomen, back and knees Grief weakens the lungs. Excessively worrying will hurt the digestion, stomach and spleen Anger tightens the jaw, shoulders and liver I constantly witness how Long‑term stress reshapes posture, breath, immune function, and even identity. At the center of this lived reality sits a nerve few people truly understand — the vagus nerve. This single neural pathway may be the most important biological bridge between experience and physiology, between memory and metabolism, between safety and survival. In my clinical work with trauma, chronic pain, and nervous‑system dysregulation, I’ve seen again and again that sustainable healing does not come from insight alone. It comes from restoring regulation, and the vagus nerve is a primary gateway. First, let's dive into the anatomy of this extraordinary nerve. Watch this great video tutorial

In today's fast-paced world, chronic stress and trauma have become ubiquitous, often leaving a profound impact on our physical and mental well-being. When the body is under prolonged stress, it depletes essential vitamins and minerals at an accelerated rate, disrupting various physiological processes.