The vagus nerve is getting a lot of attention right now because it sits at the crossroads of stress, inflammation, pain, mood, digestion, and heart health. People are trying to “hack” it. Some of that is good science. Some is hype. What the vagus nerve is It is the longest parasympathetic nerve in your body. It runs from your brainstem through your neck to your heart, lungs, gut, and other organs. It carries signals both ways, brain to body and body to brain. It helps slow h

Julie and I get asked this a lot. There is no single pillow that suits everyone. Studies comparing different pillow types do not show one clear winner for neck pain or sleep quality. Your fit matters more than the label on the box. Think of a pillow as a tool that supports your neck so your spine stays neutral while you sleep. If the tool does not match your body or sleep style, you wake sore or stiff. What matters most? Focus on three things: 1.      Shape and material that