You’ve probably seen the “bee humming” technique everywhere lately. People are claiming it can boost nitric oxide, lower blood pressure, calm the nervous system, and even improve brain function. But here’s the truth… Some of those claims are real — and some are misunderstood. If you're talking about calming techniques - YES - Humming works great as a vagus nerve stimulator. But, if you're talking about whole body nitric oxide - maybe not so much. I just recorded a new video breaking this down clearly: ✔ what humming actually does in the body ✔ how it affects nitric oxide (and where) ✔ how it supports the vagus nerve and stress response ✔ AND a simple 3-minute routine that improves circulation throughout the entire body This is especially important if you’ve been: • sitting more• feeling sluggish• dealing with stress or poor sleep• noticing changes in energy or brain fog 👉 Watch the full video here: [LINK] Have you tried humming or breathing techniques before? What did you notice?

Whether it's weight challenges, eating too many carbs🍩, not eating enough fiber - most of us have challenges where food is concerned. We may have grown up in a household that ate alot of fried foods and that reminds us of home. Or maybe burgers and fries have been your go to fast food meal when you don't have time to cook. Or making a bowl of popcorn 🍿 after a long day. I've seen it all! It's difficult to admit, but I will tell you my own story: when I was under severe stress in graduate school and isolated from family and friends - I found myself bingeing everyday on ice cream. Ice cream was my comfort food. Unfortunately, or fortunately, it eventually made me so sick I couldn't eat anything. I had horrible gastrointestinal problems followed by a raging fever of over 104 degrees for days. I could barely move to take care of basic needs. I was pretty 🤮 sick! Somehow, I made it through and once I recovered I had no desire to eat ice cream anymore LOL! Years later, I read a story about a small NC town (I think was Ashevile) during the polio epidemic that had an ice cream shop that closed down during the epidemic. The town reduced it's polio cases but noone knows for sure if reducing sugar intake was involved. Dr. Benjamin Sandler, a town doctor, was firmly convinced and research does now support that overconsumption of sugar does lower immunity. Many times we know what we are doing - but still can't stop. My new series on the 10 hormones involved with weight loss and aging highlights some of the reasons willpower is not the solution for many of us and why it is worse for women. If you care to share - what is or was your dietary weakness? Sharing can be healing. Watch the new series on YouTube: @DrManonHolisticDoc

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Do look at yourself and think "Wow, I'm getting old" or maybe you just think "I'm feeling sickly, old, worn out, in pain"? Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how aging doesn’t actually begin in the body — it begins in the way we think about ourselves. 👵🏻What I've seen in practice, is that women who believe they are “getting old” often (without realizing it) begin making choices that reinforce that belief — in how they move, eat, rest, and even speak to themselves. 🧬Modern epigenetic research now confirms what many of us have sensed intuitively for years: our thoughts and daily habits actively influence how fast (or slowly) we biologically age. In fact, approximately 80% is based on our own thoughts and actions, and only about 20% on genetics! That's huge! This is one of the themes I explore in more depth in this month’s newsletter, along with practical tips & insights on hormone balance, brain health, and lifestyle strategies that support healthy aging. 📰 The complete Holistic Hormone Newsletter and More Tips Available Now. If you are not already on our email list you can join here: https://form.jotform.com/260305907820150