BioMed Research International: Anatomy. P. Bermejo, M. López, I. Larraya, J. Chamorro, J. L. Cobo, S. Ordóñez, and J. A. Vega. Innervation of the Human Cavum Conchae and Auditory Canal: Anatomical Basis for Transcutaneous Auricular Nerve Stimulation. BioMed Research International (2017) ABSTRACT: The innocuous transcutaneous stimulation of nerves supplying the outer ear, has demonstrated to […]
Tapping into the geometry of rhythm
“Clouds are not spheres, mountains are not cones, coastlines are not circles, and bark is not smooth, nor does lightning travel in a straight line.” ~ Benoît B. Mandelbrot Consider the similarities between tree branches, neurons, and lightning bolts, or the spiral arrangement of sunflower seeds, whirlpools, and galaxies. How could these fascinating structures inform […]
The art and science of state change
“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.” ~ Chinese Proverb We all know how different it feels to be in a state of deep relaxation versus being stressed out. But not all of us are versed in transforming the fragmented feelings and thinking patterns of stress into the serene […]
Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation in a nutshell
“Accomplish without forcing.” ~ Lao Tzu The brain, heart, lungs, and digestive tract are all connected by a communication superhighway—the vagus nerve—which sends electrical impulses down to the body and back to the brain again, activating essential neurotransmitters that directly modulate our state. With the emergent field of bioelectronic medicine, noninvasive interventions such as vagus […]
From Nature To The Heart of Stress
OUR NATURAL PATHWAY TO WELLNESS “We are still beholden to ecological laws, the same as any other life-form.” ~ Janine M. Benyus Life on earth has thrived for 3.8 billion years, a rich history of elegant solutions to problems that stands as a living testimony to the myriad ways in which life-affirming conditions are created […]