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Ten-minute nervous-system reset with Adriene: what it means and who benefits
wellness1 month ago

Ten-minute nervous-system reset with Adriene: what it means and who benefits

Yoga with Adriene’s 10-minute routine is presented as a nervous-system reset by targeting the autonomic nervous system—helping move the body from a stressed state to a calmer baseline through gentle movement, controlled breathing, and body awareness. The routine requires no equipment and can be done seated, lying down, or from a chair, making it accessible; it may particularly benefit those who are chronically stressed, though it’s not a cure, just a tool to support regular stress regulation.

via Fit&Well|
#adriene-mishler#nervous-system#relaxation
NeeDoh Fever: Why Teens Can't Stop Squishing
health3 months ago

NeeDoh Fever: Why Teens Can't Stop Squishing

Teens are driving a viral NeeDoh craze—a cheap squishy fidget toy—driven by its tactile, soothing feedback that helps curb anxiety and restlessness; experts say the trend reflects teens’ developing brains and a need for grounding tools amid rising mental health concerns, with online hype and stock shortages fueling the craze.

via SheKnows|
#anxiety#fidget-toys#health
Somatic Shaking: a viral body-based method to beat stress
health3 months ago

Somatic Shaking: a viral body-based method to beat stress

Somatic Shaking, a quick, dance-like body-based therapy popular on TikTok, claims to release stored nervous-system energy from trauma in minutes a day. Proponents say the chaotic movements help with PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem by mirroring animals’ instinctive tremors after threat, a concept popularized by Dr. Peter Levine. The piece notes potential health benefits for stress-related issues such as headaches, sleep problems and cardiovascular risk, while presenting Somatic Shaking as a promising self-help approach rather than a proven medical treatment.

via New York Post|
#health#ptsd#somatic-shaking
Crying Isn’t Weakness — It’s Healthier Than You Think
health4 months ago

Crying Isn’t Weakness — It’s Healthier Than You Think

Crying helps process strong emotions, acts as a ‘pressure relief valve’ for the nervous system, and releases endorphins and oxytocin that can improve mood and bonding. Variation in how often people cry is normal, influenced by biology and culture; crying more often isn’t inherently problematic unless it disrupts daily life, in which case a mental health professional can help.

via SELF Magazine|
#bonding#crying#emotional-health
Viral TikTok Trick: The Playful ‘Horse Breath’ That Calmly Revs Down the Nervous System
health5 months ago

Viral TikTok Trick: The Playful ‘Horse Breath’ That Calmly Revs Down the Nervous System

A viral TikTok method called the ‘horse breath’ uses a slow, lip-vibrating exhale to stimulate the vagus nerve, relax the jaw, and shift the body from fight-or-flight to a calmer state. Therapists say it’s a quick, playful reset that can interrupt anxious thoughts; to do it, inhale 3–4 seconds through the nose, exhale with relaxed lips and jaw while the lips vibrate for 5–8 seconds, keep shoulders and face loose, and repeat 3–6 times as needed (use after a long day or before a meeting).

via Bustle|
#breathing-exercise#health#mind-body
Neural Pathway Reveals Oxytocin's Role in Synchronizing Heartbeat and Breathing
science8 months ago

Neural Pathway Reveals Oxytocin's Role in Synchronizing Heartbeat and Breathing

Recent research uncovers a neural pathway involving oxytocin that enhances synchronization between heartbeat and breathing in mice, which could lead to new therapies for stress and anxiety. The pathway links the hypothalamus, brainstem, and heart, and oxytocin plays a key role in regulating RespHRV, especially during calming states.

via Medical Xpress|
#heartbreath-synchronization#neural-pathway#oxytocin