The vagus nerve, or the “wandering nerve,” is the primary nerve of your parasympathetic nervous system. This extraordinary nerve has a hand in controlling heart rate, digestion, and your immune system. These are autonomic functions, functions that occur voluntarily without conscious thought. The vagus nerve and parasympathetic nervous system run most if not all of your life […]
Stress
Wolff’s Law
Wolff’s Law is the idea that the bones of a healthy person will adapt and change according to the demands placed on them. For example, if the bones are subjected to heavier and heavier loads, they will naturally reconstruct themselves to accommodate that weight. This is how bones typically respond to stress. This law explains why bone […]
Election Stress Disorder and the Human Operating System
There are only two weeks left before Election Day on November 8th, and for most people that day cannot come soon enough. According to the American Psychological Association, half of Americans report that the 2016 election has been a source of SIGNIFICANT stress. This is the current reality that most of us are dealing with […]
