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The Gut-Brain Axis: How the Brain Talks to the Gut
The gut-brain axis, also known as the gut-brain connection, refers to the two-way communications between your gut and your brain. Specifically, these communications flow between your central nervous system and your enteric nervous system.
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Most Common Reasons People Avoid Ice Baths (And Why You Shouldn’t)
Cold therapy remains one of the most debated recovery techniques today, and that’s due to several myths surrounding the effects…
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The Benefits of Exercising in Cold Weather
When the temperatures drop, you may feel disappointed that it’s time to trade your regular outdoor swims, runs, or bike…
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Cold Baths for Couples: Take the Swedish Tradition Home this Valentine’s Day
As we head into the season of romance, what better way to bond and spend quality time with your person…
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Hormesis: The Good Type of Stress
Stress is bad for your health, right? Not so fast! In the right doses, certain types of stress — like…
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Unlocking Advanced Benefits Of Aromatherapy With Ice Baths
Aromatherapy is an age-old holistic healing remedy that has proven to promote good health and improve psychological and physical well-being. With…
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Bonding Over Cold Soaks: How The Polar Plunge Is A Great Communal Experience
Cold soaks are a great way to recover from muscle injuries—they prevent cramps and invigorate the mind and body. Cold…
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The Anatomy of Your Parasympathetic Nervous System
The parasympathetic nervous (PNS) calms things down. This includes both body functions, organs, and emotions. The Vagus nerve is a…
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How Does Cold Therapy Work for Depression?
Cold therapy is a non-invasive treatment that deeply penetrates throughout the entire body. The cold temperatures changes the way the body’s nervous system communicates…
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Understanding Holotropic Breathwork and Cold Exposure
Our bodies are uniquely and wonderfully made. They are able to do “self maintenance,” and have functions that “kick in”…
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How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Works For Depression – A Brief Guide.
With 12 cranial nerves working to regulate our sensory, bodily, and motor-related functions, having them work properly is important, to say the least. Of…