The “Reptile Brain” Theory: Have you noticed it? Conversations escalate faster. Social media feels more hostile. News headlines feel designed to provoke. People seem more reactive, defensive, and emotionally charged. It can feel like the world is operating from its most primitive instincts. In neuroscience, there’s a concept often referred to as the Reptile Brain […]
Let’s be honest. Right now — in America and globally — we are living in intense times. Between ongoing political tension, investigations dominating headlines, immigration enforcement crackdowns, economic instability, global conflict, and nonstop media exposure, many people feel emotionally overloaded. Even if these events don’t directly affect you, your nervous system is still absorbing them. […]
At Sanctuary Wellness, we’re always exploring therapies that support the body’s natural ability to detoxify, heal, and restore balance. One powerful (and often misunderstood) approach is the niacin flush sauna session—a protocol that combines vitamin B3 (niacin) with infrared sauna therapy to support circulation, detoxification, metabolic health, and nervous system regulation. If you’ve ever heard […]
At Sanctuary Wellness, we’re always excited when real science backs innovative recovery tools — especially ones that can help you feel better, recover faster, and stay ready for your next workout or active day. Therabody recently published a peer-reviewed, randomized study showing that their JetBoots PRO Plus — a cutting-edge compression therapy system — is […]
In the wellness world, we often talk about reducing stress. But here’s something that might surprise you: not all stress is bad. In fact, certain types of short-term, intentional stress are not only beneficial — they’re essential for optimal health, resilience, and longevity. This concept is known as hormesis, and it’s one of the foundational […]
Have you ever noticed that once you decide you want something — a new car, a lifestyle change, better health — you suddenly start seeing it everywhere? That’s not coincidence. That’s your Reticular Activating System, or RAS, at work. At Sanctuary Wellness, many of the therapies we offer help regulate, restore, and optimize the nervous […]
If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, foggy, unmotivated, anxious, depressed, or like your brain just isn’t firing the way it used to — there’s a good chance BDNF plays a role. BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) is one of the most powerful — and most overlooked — drivers of brain health, nervous system regulation, […]
Have you ever stepped out of the sauna and thought, “Why is my right side drenched while my left side is barely breaking a sweat?” Or noticed that your upper body is pouring while your legs are still dry… or your hands are soaking wet while your core feels calm? You’re not imagining it. Sweating […]
If 2024 was about survival and 2025 was about recovery, then 2026 will be the year of regulation, restoration, and reconnection. After years of chronic stress, digital overload, hormone disruption, and emotional burnout, people are no longer searching for quick fixes. They are searching for felt safety, cellular energy, cognitive longevity, and community. At Sanctuary […]
If you feel like everyone around you is coughing, canceling plans, or dragging themselves through the day… you’re not imagining it. This year’s “seasonal ick” is lingering for 2–3 weeks in a lot of people, and because it’s viral (not bacterial), antibiotics aren’t helping. That means your immune system, nervous system, lymphatic system, and lifestyle […]
Exomind: As seen on Talk Pittsburgh with Heather Abraham