Although I have always maintained some form of conceptual understanding of stance and gait dynamics going back to my original training over 40 years ago, this understanding did not engender an experience of integration and holism in my...
Category - Assimilation and Metabolism
Exploring nutrient assimilation, metabolism, and the Parasympathetic Nervous System’s role in health. It covers prebiotics, collagen, vitamin C, vagus nerve, and gut microbiome for improved gut health and stress management.
emphasizes the importance of prebiotics for gut health, recommending Chlorella, Spirulina, and other fiber-rich foods to nourish beneficial bacteria, improve digestion, nutrient absorption, and lower inflammation risk
discusses vitamin C's essential role in collagen synthesis for connective tissue health, emphasizing its necessity for skin, cartilage, and preventing scurvy by aiding collagen stability and resilience
Electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve, a treatment known as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), has garnered significant attention for its potential benefits in managing conditions like PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and enhancing calm...
Safe and Sound Protocol, based on Polyvagal Theory, uses specific frequencies to promote social engagement over vigilance, aiming to reduce trauma-related stress with a 5-hour, 5-day regimen, showcasing significant therapeutic success.
Our “primitive” gut neurology plays an active role in our experience. “Gut Feelings”, which we usually experience more quickly than our conscious thoughts, are a good example of how our guts are aware of and respond to...
Near Infrared Therapy (NIR) enhances cell function and the function of the extracellular matrix in many different ways. NIR is widely used as a cosmetic treatment for regenerating collagen and elastin under the skin. Collagen and elastin are...
It is very common in my practice to encounter what I have been calling “gluten sensitivity”. Both for myself and many of my clients I consistently find that restricting consumption of wheat quickly drops 10 lbs of water weight...
GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mature brain. Many cognitive pathologies (Autism, ADD, ADHD, Anxiety Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, etc.) can be described mechanistically as incomplete GABA action at the neural...