If your neck is compromised your brain will quite literally not be able to drain waste properly, backing up like a toilet. Instead of searching for yet another supplement (outside of the basics), look at the potentially limiting physical structures like the neck.
The flow of blood, lymph, and cerebrospinal fluid can all be limited by the shape of the neck and the behavior of its muscles. When these limitations become habit, the health and function of the brain suffer greatly.
Some of the most important muscles for the integrity of the neck include:
-Sternocleidomastoid
-Scalenes
-Suboccipitals
The ligaments of the neck are constantly reshaping themselves in concurrence with the physical forces they experience. Simple distraction exercises can help with this, in combination with the exercises.
The muscles of the neck become tense in response to stress, especially from within the gut. Removing these stressors can help the muscles relax and the neck to return to its natural shape.
Light therapies and magnesium oil can also be used to rehabilitate the neck and its muscles. These combine well with all of the above as they can help chronically weak muscles recover from exercise and dissolve fibrotic tissue that may be present.
PEMF therapies can have positive effects on the nerves and the muscle tissue itself. Within a few minutes these devices can melt tension within targeted muscles.
Often the target of cosmetic procedures, the lips are an important indicator of health and vitality. This is largely due to the orbicularis oris muscle facilitating nasal breathing, serving as a central hub for facial muscles, and acting as the gateway to the gut.
The orbicularis oris (OOr) attaches to both the maxilla and mandible, encompassing the mouth. It contains several layers of semicircular fibers in both the top and lower halves. These fibers are interwoven with other nearby muscles such as the buccinator.
The concentric orientation of the muscle fibers allow the OOr to seal the mouth shut or pucker the lips. Essentially it acts like a sphincter. This is needed to breathe (through the nose), chew, swallow, and even kiss.
Dopamine is what allows you to ascend from your ape form while simultaneously infusing your life with effortless wonder and magic. Existence itself becomes beautiful and every moment in time feels like a gift. Here are some of my favorite ways to increase dopamine…
Sunlight
Bright midday sun is irreplaceable for dopamine as UV light is involved in a number of dopaminergic adaptations. The sun is king but supplemental UV light during winter months can help provide a bit of a boost.
When your gut is bothered serotonin is secreted in response, somewhat of an antagonist to dopamine. Long term gut issues shift the brain away from dopamine and towards serotonin.
Did your hair have its coffee this morning? Why not?
Put some instant coffee in a cup (with sugar), fill it up in the shower, and pour it over your head.
Easy way to get your hair some caffeine, vitamins, minerals, glucose, and antioxidative polyphenols.
Some of the benefits of the different constituents:
-Caffeine: Metabolic stimulant, mild antioxidant
-B vitamins + minerals: Assist in numerous metabolic processes
-Sugar: Primary fuel source for hair follicles
-Polyphenols: Antioxidants for sensitive follicles
You will get a nice buzz with a strong cup, meaning it’s being absorbed. Pure black coffee may even give you some adrenaline symptoms, but adding sugar quiets these --suggesting the sugar is absorbed as well. Let it soak for a while for best results.
The vagus nerve allows for you to breathe, swallow, digest, and coordinates the happenings within your gut with the rest of your body. It goes beyond "anxiety" or "wellness", it is the central axis between the brain in your gut and the one in your head.
Weak and underactive facial muscles can contribute to an asymmetric or melting appearance of the face. Their role in expressing emotions implicates them in the state of your nervous system and metabolism. Occasional facial exercise can change how the face looks and how you feel.
All of these muscles are connected, fascially. The tone or actions of one muscle, especially chronically, can shift how the soft tissues of the face, including the skin, wrap and move over bone. This can change one’s appearance but is not permanent, capable of change.
Facial muscles are innervated by the facial nerve, which has connections to the parasympathetic nervous system. This implicates them in changes to the autonomic nervous system, such as facial expressions and various emotions/states. The reverse can also be true.
What did I say about third worlders stealing content? Literally just copy and pasted my own tweet, either forgot or was too dumb to swap out my title for his.