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Pain is incredibly difficult to categorize. It’s meant to tell us when something is wrong. Yet, as described in multiple posts, it can persist long after the trauma or injury has passed. And our brains have impressive powers to modulate the perception of pain. It can exacerbate or minimize depending on what we are experiencing… Continue reading ASMR May Be An Option
Simone Biles is back.She showed incredible strength when she ended her 2020 Olympic competition for emotional reasons due to the “twisties.” A term gymnast use when a mental block causes them to lose track of their position in midair. They can cause dangerous and even deadly consequences. Refusing to feel shame or remorse, she made… Continue reading Resilience
Insulin resistance is when cells throughout your body don't respond to insulin, a hormone that is made by the pancreas and breaks down carbohydrates, or sugar. When insulin resistance occurs, the body doesn't respond as well to the insulin and sugar in the bloodstream is less able to enter the cells, resulting in elevated blood… Continue reading Healthy Breakfast Habits Help Prevent Insulin Resistance
Whether it's taking laps around the house, adding a few extra steps by parking further from your destination, working at a standing desk, doing light housework, or any other of many options- the more active you are, the better. The golden standard has long been that people should aim to walk 10,000 steps a day.… Continue reading Walk at Least 4,000 Steps a Day for Better Health
Last week I discussed the role of the vagus nerve. It’s one of 12 cranial nerves in the body that help link the brain with the head, neck, torso, and the rest of the body. They originate in the brain and each has a different function that relates to sensation or movement. The vagus nerve… Continue reading 10 Ways to Activate Your Own Vagus Nerve