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Nutrients to support your vagus nerve

The bi-directional highway between the brain and the body is called the vagus nerve. In case of lack of nutrients in the vagus nerve, physical symptoms such as loss of sleep, reduced immunity and reduced mental clarity can show up. "Supporting your vagus nerve with certain nutrients keeps the messages being sent strong and clear so your brain is able to hear and respond to your bodies needs," wrote Therapist Anna Papaioannou as she shared the nutrients that are necessary for the vagus nerve.6
Published on Oct 7, 2023 08:39 IST

Inner child wounds to watch out for

When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we deal with a lot of traumas from childhood. Sometimes the inner child wounds also show up in adulthood. "Our wounded parts are always seeking redemption for their wounds— these parts show up in similar ways as they may have during the original events, often with similar type of people, hoping for the desired outcome the younger you needed at the time. This can be a core piece of what drives our repetitive patterns," wrote Therapist Deniz Ahmadinia. Here are the types of inner child wounds that shop up.5
Published on Oct 6, 2023 09:20 IST

Ways to reclaim joy after trauma

When we have gone through trauma and past experiences, we seem to become more cautious in order to protect ourselves. Hence, we try to gain more control in life. " This hyper-vigilance can make it challenging to let go and engage in playful activities, which require a degree of spontaneity and surrender," wrote Therapist Deniz Ahmadinia. Here are a few ways by which we can reclaim joy after trauma.6
Updated on Oct 6, 2023 08:22 IST