Brain-based Covid Remedies

As a brain-based fall prevention specialist, I train the nervous system and the organ that determines everything in life.  The brain has two primary jobs; survival and movement.   During this Covid pandemic, our brains feel threatened because our survival is at risk.  If you're over 70 years of age with multiple chronic conditions, you're high risk and your brain is freaking out.

One way the brain keeps us alive is through prediction or the ability to predict what might happen so it can respond appropriately.  When the brain cannot predict what will happen, it is on high alert.

Brain-based Covid Remedies with Coach Kelly

Weeks and weeks of unpredictability take a toll on the brain and the result is pain, fatigue, anxiety, falls, and difficulty breathing or sleeping, poor vision and other inconviences.

The neat thing about making the brain feel safe is you don't need drugs.  There are holistic drills that activate areas of the brain that calm you down!   

Simple ways are: Nasal breathing and humming on the exhale, gargle for 30+ seconds and doing my favorite, the cheesy grin and swallow.  These brain-based covid remedies activate areas of the brain to increase immunity and decrease threat.

I specialize in applied neuro-anatomy and applied neuro-physiology.  In other words, I know anatomy of the brain and what each area needs to be healthy.   This is important if you want to life the life you want.

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Coronavirus: Daily Routine to Stay Healthy at Home Tip #1: GARGLE!

We're in a national emergency situation.  Everyone is confined to their homes to avoid potential contact.  Everything is shut down.  Well, the gym is closed and for some, that's everything!  People are stuck inside; lifestyles are changed instantly.

There is an over-abundance of information about the virus and how to avoid the virus that you don't know what to believe.  I've sifted through a lot of different suggestions and I'm going to suggest one neurology-based drill a day for you to do.

Nothing overwhelming; just simple drill to incorporate into your daily routine for less stress, increased immune system strengthen and overall nervous system performance.  Your body is a machine and your brain is the engine.  

Let's  keep the system running smoothly in this challenging time.  

Coronavirus Daily Routine at Home Tip #1:  GARGLE WITH WARM WATER!

 This is an upper respiratory disease. Virus can't live in warm environment.  Salt boosts immune system.  Mix the two together and gargle in the back of the throat for 30 seconds at a time, working up to 2 minutes as a first line defense.  

Standford Hospital Report also encourages drinking warm beverages, avoiding ice for all employees.

Here's why I recommend gargling with warm water for your brain:
Cranial nerve #9 is activated by back of throat gargling action.
Cranial nerve #10 is activated because it's close and neurons that wire together fire together.

The Vagus nerve is Cranial nerve 10.  The vagus nerve is responsible for the lungs, the diaphragm (your breathing muscle), the heart, and the gut.  Parts of the vagus nerve turn on the rest and digest hormones of the parasympathetic nervous system.   We need these to calm us down in times of stress.  

Here is a video I made for you to do the Corona Gargle Challenge; Do it and videotape yourself gargling!  I recommend having a towel or sink nearby the first time!