I hope it’s ok to share this post which I found so fascinating of how body works. Post was written by Edythe Heus, fascia and movement expert. Found in the Skool group Rev6 Edythe Heus 2d • General discussion Salt, Lemon Juice and Vinegar. A valuable brainstem stimulator Years ago, Lois Laynee presented a webinar on the value of the cranial nerves and how to stimulate them to restore health for our community. Recently, I revisited this work and began re-incorporating it into both my patient care and my own daily practice. One of the most effective ways I’ve found to apply this is at the very beginning of a session, using taste to directly stimulate cranial nerve input into the brainstem. Before any movement or structural cueing, I’ll have the patient go through a simple sequence. Place a large grain of salt on the tip of the tongue and hold it just behind the front teeth, allowing it to dissolve slowly. This immediately stimulates salivation, brings awareness forward, and often reduces unnecessary tension in the jaw and face. From there, lightly apply lemon juice across the top of the tongue, along the sides, and into the insides of the cheeks. This sharpens sensory input and begins to shift breathing toward a more natural, less restricted pattern. Finally, a small amount of vinegar can be applied toward the back of the mouth, along the soft palate and arches near the uvula. This posterior stimulation connects more directly into deeper brainstem pathways and, when done gently, can further organize the system. All of this input feeds into the brainstem through cranial nerves, including the Vagus nerve, converging at the nucleus of the solitary tract. This is where breathing, heart rate, and digestion begin to organize. By the time this sequence is complete, you often see clear changes—improved salivation, a softer jaw and neck, a less rigid rib cage, and a more responsive breath without forcing it.

I see a lot of post about fasting and was wondering if anyone can share what is the longest you went without food and about your experience. Did you dry fast, drink water thoughout the day or incoporate juices as well?

What are your favorite meal prep hacks? Mine is using rotisserie chicken. I use it in everything. Here in Hawaii it’s actually cheaper to buy a pre-made rotisserie chicken and shred it up and dump it into all sorts of things versus buying chicken breasts and cooking them. (Just have to be careful about what the rotisserie chicken is based in…..I do avoid Costco rotisserrie chickens. Most of the ones at my local stores just use soy sauce as a basting but I remove the skin so……)

I know 10 years ago, for me, I just wanted to be lean, like see my ribs lean. Now, I want to be strong and lean. How has time changed your perception of your own fitness? @Margie Brennan @Katie Jagocki @Becky Brett @Michelle Parke @Val Zbezinski @Ariel Kestler @Corey Peacock @Sara Colon @Sarah Wambles @Abigail Cola

Hi Everyone! I’m so excited to be using this platform to help more people Fix Their Metabolism! If you’re new, please introduce yourself. Tell us where you’re from and what’s your biggest challenge with your nutrition or post a pic of your most recent favorite meal and why you loved it!