Nervous System & Stress Management
I am frequently been asked some variation of the question: “If I only have 10 minutes to calm myself down/ to change my outlook to destress – what should I do?” Although the question and the situation differ from person to person, my answer is often the same:...
Nervous System & Stress Management
The nervous system (NS) is the most sensitive of all the body’s physiological functions. It is also the least understood. Comprised of the brain and spinal chord, along with all the peripheral nerves and neurons that originate in the spine, the nervous system is...
Nervous System & Stress Management
In our culture of high output and high stress we tend to rely on our fight or flight system to keep us going. The nervous system, however, can also be the answer to help us destress. This network has a mass of 4.5 pounds/2kg and accounts for 3% of our body weight. It...
Head, Neck, Jaw & Shoulders, Nervous System & Stress Management
Headaches, neck pain and shoulder discomfort frequently arise from a common source; improper placement of the scapula or shoulder blades. Our previous blog described the impact of scapula placement on the brachial plexus and explained how an elevated scapula creates...
