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The Science Behind Deep Breathing
"Okay, take deep breaths," my mom used to tell me when I was scared. But I've also heard this advice given by doctors, friends, spouses, and anyone trying to help someone who is struggling. It turns out, this is solid advice — and it's not just a distraction technique, it's science. Taking slow, deep breaths can actually calm the brain when it goes into overdrive, and it can also help regulate other...
March 13, 2020
The "Trust Your Gut" Nerve
What does your gut tell you? Do you trust yours when something feels off? In some people, like sufferers of depression and anxiety, the gut may be sending signals they feel they can't trust, and a vital nerve that spans from the head to the stomach could hold the key. Research shows that faulty communication in the vagus nerve, which runs between the gut and brain, could be to blame for some cases...
January 28, 2020