Heart of the Matter (or, Why Social Distancing is NOT a Good Idea)

Did you know that the heart’s field plays an important role in both individuals and groups health?
“Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life” Proverbs 4:23
Once upon a time, scientists believed the heart is just a muscle whose job is to pump blood 100,000 times a day to all the organs of the body. They told us that the heart is just a vital (but fairly simple) bag of fleshy fibers.

Boost Vagal Function to Improve Chronic and Autoimmune Conditions

Did you know that your stamina, gut health, blood sugar levels, heart rate variability, inflammation, emotional well-being, and even your ability to create lasting positive social connections, are all directly influenced by your vagus nerve?

The Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It is either one of two cranial nerves which extend from the brain stem all the way to the intestines. It connects the brain to many important organs including the heart, lungs, stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. It’s involved in controlling the immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine systems.

A Spoonful of Sugar Makes the Medicine (and Your Health) Go Down

Let’s face it — we could all probably use a little assistance in the sugar department.

The U.S. ranks number one worldwide with the highest sugar consumption per person, currently at 126 grams (that’s 29 teaspoons!) of sugar per person per day. All this extra added sugar is extremely detrimental for your health.

Nearly 75 percent of adults in the U.S. get approximately 10 percent of their daily calories from added sugar