6 Ways to Bring Your Nervous System Back to a Parasympathetic State

Discover the perfect beet salad: vibrant, fresh, and packed with flavor.
Discover the perfect beet salad: vibrant, fresh, and packed with flavor.
• Hydrate first thing 💧
• Fatigue can be a sign of dehydration. Start your day with a tall glass of water before your coffee.
• Balance your blood sugar 🍳
• Ditch the sugar crash. Focus on protein-rich breakfasts (think eggs, Greek yogurt, or nut butter on whole grain toast).
• Cut back on ultra-processed foods 🚫
• They spike your energy, then leave you dragging. Choose whole, nutrient-dense meals that fuel you longer.
• Get some morning light ☀️
• Sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm. Try a 10-minute walk before 10 a.m.
• Move your body (even a little) 🚶♀️
• Low energy? A short walk or stretching session can actually boost it by increasing circulation.
• Check your sleep hygiene 😴
• No screens before bed, a cool room, and a wind-down routine can dramatically improve your rest quality.
• Watch caffeine timing ☕️
• Caffeine after 2 p.m. can interfere with deep sleep, leaving you more tired the next day.
• Rule out deficiencies 🩺
• Low iron, B12, or vitamin D can leave you exhausted. Ask your doctor for a simple blood test.
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Every morning, I take my daily shot of ginger, turmeric, lemon, and black pepper—and no, it’s not for the faint of heart! It kickstarts digestion, reduces inflammation, and wakes up your entire system. This is gut love in liquid form. 🍋🧡
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Research books stacked high. A floral treat to brighten the desk. A sweaty workout followed by breath work and a detoxifying sauna session. This is what balance looks like for me. Curiosity, movement, and moments of beauty, all in one rhythm. 🌼📖💪🏼🔥
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For those of you just joining in—this is where my health journey began. Ten days before the birth of my son, I woke up paralyzed. The left side of my face frozen, my eye wouldn’t close. It was Bell’s Palsy—just the beginning of a cascade of symptoms that left me barely able to walk, sleep, or function… all while caring for a newborn.
But that breaking point became my breakthrough. I turned my pain into purpose—diving into research, becoming an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, studying CBT at Cornell, and exploring every healing modality I could find. I healed myself. And now, I help others do the same.
Because if I can come back from that, you can too. 🌿💛
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New article in SVPN is out! ✨ I dive into the growing buzz around GLP-1 therapies—like Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro—and how they’re reshaping the conversation around weight loss, type 2 diabetes & wellness. From how they work to cost, coverage, and even oral alternatives like Rybelsus, this guide breaks it all down in a clear, approachable way. 🩺💊 Check it out in the latest issue of SVPN!
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In a world that moves fast, family grounds me. The laughter, the mess, the traditions—these are my roots and my peace. Today, I’m pausing to say thank you. 💛👨👩👧👦
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