Posts tagged nervous system regulation
How Alcohol Disrupts Sleep: A Functional Medicine Perspective on Restorative Rest

Alcohol may help you fall asleep, but it disrupts REM sleep, circadian rhythm signaling, and nervous system regulation—leading to fragmented, non-restorative rest.

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Migraines Unmasked: Root Causes and Natural Solutions for Lasting Relief

Migraines are more than headaches. This article explains the root causes of migraines and how a functional medicine approach—addressing gut health, hormones, nutrients, stress, and nervous system regulation—can support long-term relief.

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Root Cause Solutions for Depression: How Functional Medicine Restores Mood Naturally

Depression is rarely caused by a single imbalance. This in-depth guide explores how functional medicine addresses sleep, inflammation, hormones, blood sugar, gut–brain signaling, and nervous system regulation to support lasting mental wellness.

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Why Poor Sleep Is More Harmful Than You Think

Sleep is not just rest—it is a foundational regulatory process that affects the nervous system, hormones, metabolism, gut health, and mental health. Chronic poor sleep can quietly drive inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and cognitive dysfunction long before disease develops. This article explains why sleep quality matters more than most people realize and when sleep problems signal deeper physiological imbalance.

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Can Acupuncture Improve Digestive Issues? A Functional & Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

Acupuncture may help digestive issues like IBS, reflux, bloating, constipation, and inflammation by improving gut motility, calming the nervous system, and supporting gut–brain regulation through a functional medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine approach.

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How the Body Detoxifies Naturally — and What Actually Supports the Process

Detoxification is a continuous physiological process—not a cleanse or reset. This article explains how the body detoxifies naturally, why modern life overwhelms detox pathways, and what foundational support is required before any structured detox approach.

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Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling for Back Pain: Which One Works Better?

Back pain is often regulated by more than muscle tension alone. This guide compares acupuncture and dry needling, explaining how acupuncture addresses nervous system regulation, inflammation, and long-term recovery.

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