The enteric nervous system (ENS), often called the "second brain," is a complex network of neurons embedded in your digestive tract. It operates both independently and in close communication with your brain, regulating digestion, supporting gut health, and even influencing mood through the gut-brain axis. From controlling gut motility with the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) to partnering with your microbiome to produce mood-boosting neurotransmitters, the ENS is vital for overall health. Explore how this intricate system impacts your digestion, immunity, and mental well-being—and discover actionable tips to support your gut-brain connection.

Explore the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)—the "rest and digest" counterpart to the fight-or-flight response. Learn how the vagus nerve, neurotransmitters like acetylcholine, and supportive players like nitric oxide work together to calm your body, improve digestion, and support immune function. Plus, discover actionable tips like diaphragmatic breathing, mindfulness, and craniosacral therapy to activate your PNS and bring balance to your nervous system. Dive in and give your body the relaxation it deserves!

Welcome back to our Tour of the Body series! This post is all about the lovely liver, and its sidekick the gallbladder. The heart might be the hardest working muscle in the body, but the liver is probably the hardest working organ.

The “Tour of the Body” Series on digestion rounds off with the pancreas. Did you know that your pancreas makes 1-4 liters of digestive juices a day? And, it's also part of the endocrine system?

The “Tour of the Body” Series continues with the intestines and the microbiome. Did you know 70% of your immune system resides in your gut?

The “Tour of the Body” Series continues with the stomach and the motor motility complex. Did you know your stomach acid is part of your immune system?

The “Tour of the Body” Series begins with digestion, and the first stop of digestion is the mouth, then the esophagus. Did you know saliva is actually part of our immune system?