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80% of Vagus Nerve Signals Run From Gut to Brain

The vagus nerve is the body’s main messenger, carrying 80% of signals from the gut to the brain. This two-way communication shapes mood, digestion, immunity, and stress response. When vagal tone is...

How to Reset Your Nervous System During Motherhood

Motherhood transforms your body and mind but it can also leave you stuck in fight or flight. Simple daily practices like deep breathing, mindful movement, time in nature, brain dumping and self com...

10 Ways Your Gut Sends Signals to Your Brain

Your gut and brain are in constant conversation through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). From neurotransmitters and hormones to the vagus nerve and immune system, this connection shapes mood, ...

Saffron The World’s Most Expensive Spice

Safr’Inside® is a hero ingredient in Joyful Humans, My Vagus Nerve BALANCE™ sublingual tincture - our tincture was formulated to encourage parasympathetic balance through the synergistic blend of S...

Is Your Gut Causing Your Anxiety?

Anxiety may not always start in the mind. Through the microbiota-gut-brain axis, your gut and brain are in constant communication, influencing mood, stress, and resilience. Discover the signs of im...

Up To 95% Of Serotonin Is Made In The Gut

So, Does It Even Matter For Your Mood? Originally Posted By: Shawn Wells - "The Most Trusted Voice In Supplements"     I’m a dietitian. I’m a biochemist. And I didn’t fully understand this until...

5 Ways to Strengthen Your Vagus Nerve

Your vagus nerve connects your brain, heart, and gut, playing a key role in managing stress, digestion, and mood. Strengthen it naturally through diet, sleep, movement, and deep breathing. Discover...

THE GABA REGULATION SYSTEM

The GABA Regulation System - You Weren’t Built for Chronic Stress You aren’t meant to live in a constant state of fight-or-flight. But for many people today, that’s become the default. Modern lif...

PSYCHOBIOTICS: HOW YOUR GUT MANAGES YOUR MOOD

Psychobiotics: How Your Gut Manages Your Mood Psychobiotics are a type of probiotic - live, beneficial bacteria - that can support mental health. They work by improving communication along the gut-...

5 SIGNS STRESS IS AFFECTING YOUR BRAIN

Chronic stress affects your memory, focus, and emotional resilience. Discover how your brain responds to stress and practical ways to protect and support it naturally.

The Gut-Brain Connection That Changes Everything

DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance. Modern research is ...

IS BALANCE™ A SPIRITUAL HEALER?

BALANCE™: A Path to Spiritual Healing Through Vagus Nerve Support In our fast-paced world, achieving inner balance and spiritual clarity can often feel like a distant goal. However, the solution mi...