Dry Needling Works: Jane's Story
Jane shares her experiences getting dry needling from Dr. Baritz.
Jane shares her experiences getting dry needling from Dr. Baritz.
Do you forget names more often, lose your train of thought mid-sentence, or find it harder to focus than you used to? Do you feel mentally drained even on quiet days, wake up tired, or notice your mind isn’t as sharp or quick as it once was? These aren’t just signs of aging or stress. In many cases, they’re signs your brain isn’t cleaning itself properly. Your brain has a powerful cleaning system that scientists only discovered about a decade ago. It’s called the glymphatic system. It acts like a washing machine, flushing out waste and toxins, mostly while you sleep. But if it’s not working well, waste builds up, and brain function suffers. In this video, I’ll show you how to clean your brain naturally so you can stay sharp, focused, and mentally strong.
Have you ever wished you could flip a switch in your body and feel calmer in minutes? You actually can. It’s called the vagus nerve. In just a few moments, you’ll learn how to activate it using a simple acupressure routine. Your body’s stress and relaxation responses are controlled by the autonomic nervous system. It has two main branches. The sympathetic nervous system is your “fight-or-flight” mode. It focuses your vision, increases your heart rate, speeds up breathing, shifts blood to the muscles, raises blood pressure, slows down digestion, reduces sexual function, and gets your body ready for fight or flight. One of the fastest ways to feel better is to dial down that fight-or-flight response and activate the para sympathetic nervous system. That is the “rest-and-digest” response. That’s where the vagus nerve comes in. It plays a big role in how your body relaxes and recovers. It calms your heart rate, evens your breathing, and improves overall circulation, and lowers blood pressure. It also signals the lower branch of the parasympathetic nervous system, which improves sexual function.
Why do some people suddenly start to feel unsteady, or feel like the ground is shifting beneath them? You might be surprised where the answer lies. Feeling a little wobbly when you walk? Or maybe you're avoiding stairs or uneven ground because you just don't trust your footing anymore. These are more than just “normal signs of aging”. They’re warning signs that your balance system may be breaking down. But the good news is that you can do something about it. Falls are one of the most common and serious causes of disability, especially among older adults. Over 30 percent of people over age 65 fall every year, and in about half of those cases, it happens again. Watch this video to learn how to rebuild your stability from the ground up, using safe, natural methods.