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The Vagus Nerve: Your Secret Weapon in Fighting Stress
The Vagus Nerve is the longest, most complex cranial nerve, which is why it’s derived from the Latin word vagus, meaning “vagrant, wanderer”. It innervates the muscles of the throat (pharynx and larynx) and the organs of respiration (lungs), circulation (heart), digestion (stomach, liver, pancreas, duodenum, small intestine, & the ascending and transverse sections of the large intestine), and elimination (kidneys).

Gwen Krehbiel
Mar 46 min read


The Secret to Deep Relaxation and Mind-Enhancement with BrainTap
A woman relaxes while using the BrainTap headset, designed for deep relaxation and mind enhancement. Imagine a world where stress no...

Gwen Krehbiel
Feb 254 min read


Uncovering the Best Strategies for Managing Stress-Induced Weight Gain After 40
Uncovering the Best Strategies for Managing Stress-Induced Weight Gain After 40 Managing weight can be particularly challenging after 40,...

Gwen Krehbiel
Jan 214 min read


EMFs: The Invisible Stressor of Modern Life
Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have become an unavoidable part of our lives. From the devices in our pockets to the infrastructure...

Gwen Krehbiel
Dec 10, 20245 min read


8 Ways to Tame Back-to-School Stress & Anxiety
8 Ways to Tame Back-to-School Stress & Anxiety Sharpen those pencils and dust off those backpacks, because back-to-school season is upon...

Gwen Krehbiel
Aug 18, 20246 min read


Adaptogens for Stress Relief: How SHAPE MOOD Balance Supports Mind, Hormones, and Digestion
Cheer Up With MOOD Balance If you’re like many women in midlife, stress shows up in more ways than one—low energy, irritability, restless...

Gwen Krehbiel
Jan 23, 20243 min read


Stress: It’s Not All In Your Head
While most stress is unavoidable, it is possible for you to still feel strong, happy and healthy during stressful times. At SHAPE...

Gwen Krehbiel
Sep 12, 20233 min read


Eat Your Stress Goodbye - Stress Reducing Diet
When you’re stressed out, the foods that you’re turning to are most likely going to be traditional ‘comfort’ foods – think big meals,...

Gwen Krehbiel
Jul 19, 20239 min read


Let’s Get Physical: Exercise and the SHAPE Program
Is it okay to exercise during Phase I of the SHAPE Program? Yes! That said, we always recommend light to moderate exercise over a...

Gwen Krehbiel
May 9, 20233 min read


Why Take an Epsom Salt Bath
People have put herbs and perfumes in their bathwater for a very long time. Epsom salts were discovered in Epsom in England, a spa town,...

Gwen Krehbiel
Jan 23, 20232 min read
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