Trauma, Inflammation and Autoimmune Illnesses

Trauma, Inflammation and Autoimmune Illnesses

Most people think of trauma as something that only affects their emotions or mental health. But did you know that it can also disrupt your immune system and cause long-lasting inflammation in your body? This is because trauma disrupts how your brain and body...
Trauma, Fascia and Chronic Pain

Trauma, Fascia and Chronic Pain

Do you live with chronic pain, tension headaches, or constant aching in your body? You are not alone.  Fascia doesn’t just carry mechanical information, it carries emotional information too, which is why it matters so much for your mental health. Your...
The Vagus Nerve and Fainting as a Survival Response

The Vagus Nerve and Fainting as a Survival Response

Have you ever felt light-headed at the sight of blood, or dizzy when you feel overwhelmed by stress? Fainting might feel dramatic, or even embarrassing, but it’s actually one of the ways your body tries to keep you safe.  You are not weak or broken, your body is doing...
Why Boundaries Are So Hard After Trauma or Abuse

Why Boundaries Are So Hard After Trauma or Abuse

Why Boundaries Are So Hard After Trauma or Abuse For survivors of abuse (neglect, emotional, psychological, physical, sexual) saying “no” and setting boundaries can be extremely difficult.   This is because your nervous system may still be stuck in childhood...
Be Cautious of Trauma Releasing Health Trends!

Be Cautious of Trauma Releasing Health Trends!

It may be helpful to think of a traumatised nervous system in this way.  Trauma is when your nervous system has become overprotective.  Almost like when you reverse your car and there is a sensor that beeps when you get close to objects.  Following...