Happy November! As the days grow shorter and the weather gets colder, many of us find it harder to get our bodies moving. Fear not! Here are some simple yet crucial movements to keep your body and mind healthy. If you recall from the previous newsletter, we discussed the importance of intentional breathing,…
The optic nerve travels from the brain, without intervening synapses, and envelopes the eye creating a direct connection to the nervous system. Therefore strain in the nervous system affects the eyes and vice versa. Muscular tension, especially around the head, neck and shoulders can create eye strain resulting in poor vision. On the flip side,…
Healthy tissue is elastic, extensible, mobile and in clear communication with the surrounding structures and the nervous system. If tissue becomes stuck due to illness, trauma, dehydration or emotional upset, the entire body is put under strain. Over time this disrupts functional movement, inhibits blood flow and increases pain. A healthy body require movement; sliding…
Stress can sneak up gradually or hit us all at once. The gradual kind is more insidious although both can be deadly. Stress is often so innocuous that we are unaware of its influence in our everyday lives. The Vagus Nerve influences crucial bodily functions; heart rate, digestion, immune response, blood flow and mood. It…
And how does a kidney become stuck…..First let’s look at the anatomy surrounding the kidney. A layer of fat protects the kidney! Let’s call it a “Fat Balloon” with a hole at the bottom (much like the hole used to inflate the balloon). The fat balloon cushions the kidney and allows it to move. Three…