“In health there are neither rewards nor punishments,
There are only consequences”.
Robert G Ingersoll
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Relaxation For Health And Well-Being
The word ‘stress’ has become ubiquitous, but what exactly does it mean? It’s probably in the 1920s that it was first used in its present context. Walter Cannon used it to describe the process where external factors disturbed the body’s natural equilibrium. Around the same time, Hans Selye described stress as the non-specific response of…
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” Jim Rohn
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Health
A New Scientist article published last year delves into the exciting potential of the vagus nerve to transform health. The vagus nerve, the longest nerve in the body, acts as a superhighway, connecting the brain to numerous organs like the heart, lungs, and stomach. Recent research is unveiling its crucial role in regulating various bodily…
“Prevention is better than cure” Desiderius Erasmus