The vagus nerve connects the brain to the body. Its primary function is to activate our parasympathetic nervous system. There are two branches of the nervous system—1) the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), also known as “rest, digest, and heal”; and 2) the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), or “fight and flight."
It runs from the brainstem through the neck and down to your abdomen, innervating your lungs, heart, esophagus, and the majority of your abdominal organs.
I created this short quiz, below, to help you check-in with yourself, and to draw attention to the signs and symptoms that may be connected to your adrenals & thyroid. In my last newsletter I talked about the HPA axis, aka the hypothalamus/pituitary/adrenal axis, which has a major effect on your fat, sugar, salt cravings, but it also has a major impact on your thyroid. Remember, it's all connected!
Take a moment to breathe, and be honest with yourself on this (note: this is not a comprehensive list):
Read MoreI had to share this delicious and easy Cinnamon Maca Latte today.
I'm a superfan of adaptogens, and Maca is one that works well for many people. Here’s the recipe, along with a bit of info on the benefits of the latte:
Ingredients:
2 teaspoon maca powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Sprinkle of monkfruit sugar (or a dash of maple syrup)
1 tablespoon MCT oil
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
20 oz hot water
Many of you know I'm a huge fan and advocate for the use of adaptogens. Why? Because the power of adaptogens lies within their ability to help the body with its natural adaptive responses to stress and life pressures– those that come from both inside and outside the body.
