Zena le Roux
Author
Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
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Stimulating the Vagus Nerve Could Slow Cognitive Decline–Here’s How
Stimulating the vagus nerve by doing things such as humming and grounding may stifle some of the factors that precede cognitive decline.
How Carbs Can Help You Sleep Better
Experts suggest timing high-quality carb intake to get better sleep.
Why Dietary Cholesterol Isn’t the Enemy
Research shows dietary cholesterol has little impact on blood cholesterol. So what really affects it?
Carbs Can Help You Lose Weight–Here’s Why
Carbs have gotten a bad rap because of a misconception that they uniformly cause weight gain, but using them properly can help you reach your fitness goals.
How Chocolate Nourishes the Gut and Mind
The gut-derived benefits of chocolate on mood are being explored by experts.
How to Soothe the Autistic Nervous System
Sensory stimulation techniques, such as skin brushing or using a weighted toy or blanket, can help regulate the vagus nerve and calm autistic children.
Water May Not Be the Best Way to Hydrate–Here’s How to Optimize Hydration
A simple mix of maple syrup, water, and salt could rehydrate athletes and older adults alike.
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Making You Depressed
Research has linked ultra-processed foods to mental health issues, prompting scientists to suggest strategies to discourage their consumption.
Activating the Vagus Nerve: An Overlooked Approach to Improving Heart Function
Improving vagal tone and heart coherence boosts well-being, according to the experts.
Better Than Ozempic? How to Engage the Vagus Nerve for Weight Loss
The delivery of low-energy, high-frequency electrical pulses to the intra-abdominal vagus nerve could curb hunger.
