Six years ago today, March 11 2020, COVID-19 was officially declared a global pandemic. If you’ve felt “off” or not quite like yourself since having COVID-19, you’re not alone. Long COVID is often defined by otherwise medically unexplained symptoms that persist for weeks, months, or years after the initial infection. While many individuals recover fully,… Continue reading Long Covid Awareness
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Nervous System Regulation
Let’s chat about something that often gets left behind in treatment: the nervous system. Dr. Shelby Garn explains: The autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates the body’s automatic functions—heart rate, digestion, breathing, hormone signalling, and stress response. It is made up of the sympathetic “fight or flight” and parasympathetic “rest and digest” branches, which are meant… Continue reading Nervous System Regulation