The Movement Paradigm

01/30/2026

That deep sigh you take when you’re overwhelmed isn’t weakness—it’s physiology.

A physiological sigh is a built-in nervous system reset.

Under stress, breathing becomes shallow. Some lung air sacs stop inflating fully, carbon dioxide levels rise, and the brain interprets this as threat. That keeps the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) system switched on.

The physiological sigh works because it:
• Reopens collapsed alveoli in the lungs
• Improves oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange
• Stimulates vagal nerve signaling
• Rapidly reduces sympathetic nervous system output

Unlike slow breathing patterns that require time and focus, this works at the brainstem level—no mindset shift required.

That’s why it’s so effective for:
• anxiety and panic
• nervous system overload
• pain and stress flares
• moments when you feel “stuck” or overwhelmed

This isn’t a trend.
It’s your body doing what it was designed to do—now with intention.

Save this. Use it when you need a fast reset. 🧠💨

01/29/2026

Your nervous system doesn’t need force. It needs safety.

If you’ve been feeling frozen, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your body, start small.
Gentle movement helps release stored stress and tells your brain: you are no longer in danger.

And once safety returns, healing can begin.

✨ Try one gentle movement today
✨ Give yourself 5 minutes to feel, not fix
✨ Let your nervous system catch up

Save this for later and share it with someone who needs a softer way to heal.

01/29/2026

Red light therapy is everywhere right now.

It’s promoted for pain relief, recovery, energy, skin health, and even longevity, but few people explain what it actually does, who it helps, and where its limits are.

That’s what this live webinar is about.

We’ll explore:
• How red light therapy works at the cellular level
• Where the science supports real benefits
• Why results vary so widely
• How to use it as a supportive tool, not a shortcut

📅 Friday, February 6
⏰ 12:00 PM EST
🎥 Live webinar

If you want evidence-based clarity instead of hype, this session is for you.

Comment RED to save your spot.

01/29/2026

Bloating, gas, abdominal pain. These aren’t random.

For many people with IBS, they’re driven by how certain carbs ferment in the gut.

The Low FODMAP approach is a short-term, evidence-based strategy designed to reduce digestive distress by identifying which foods are triggering your symptoms—not eliminating foods forever.

FODMAPs are specific carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed and easily fermented, often leading to discomfort. The goal isn’t restriction. The goal is clarity.

✔️ A structured elimination phase (typically 4–8 weeks)
✔️ Guided reintroduction of food groups
✔️ Symptom tracking to pinpoint personal triggers
✔️ Long-term digestive confidence—not fear around food

This process works best when personalized and supervised, especially during reintroduction. Your gut is unique, and your nutrition plan should be too.

Education leads to empowerment, and sustainable healing starts with understanding your body.

Stay tuned for more nutrition insights every Wednesday.

01/28/2026

Antibiotics, the Microbiome, and the Nervous System What We’re Missing—and How to Rebuild

Antibiotics save lives, but most people are never taught how to recover after taking them.In this video, Dr. Arianne Missimer explains how antibiotics impact...

01/28/2026

Strength training doesn’t need to be complicated.
It needs to be foundational.

If I had to narrow it down to the primary movement patterns that build real, transferable strength:

• Pull → Pull-ups / rows
• Hinge → Deadlifts
• Squat → Sit-to-stand power
• Press → Overhead press/ pushups

And yes—
Balance, core, and carries matter deeply.

But when these foundational patterns are trained well—with intention, alignment, and load—
✔ the core is already working
✔ balance is already being challenged
✔ and carries become a natural extension of strength, not a separate category

Build the foundation first.
Then layer in complexity.

That’s how strength carries over to life.

Save this for your next training session—or share it with a friend who wants strength that actually translates.

— Dr. Arianne

01/27/2026

Why Ear Release Works 🌀

The ear is one of the few places where the vagus nerve (auricular branch) comes close to the surface.
It’s also deeply connected to the temporal bone, cranial nerves, jaw, neck fascia, and brainstem.

Gentle work:
• behind the tragus
• under the top ridge of the ear
• and behind the ear (mastoid region)

stimulates parasympathetic pathways, improves cranial mobility, and reduces protective tension in the jaw and neck.

This is why ear release functions as both a craniosacral technique and a vagus nerve exercise.

When done slowly and without force, it sends a powerful signal of safety, allowing the nervous system to downshift.

Yawning, sighing, swallowing, or emotion = regulation, not weakness.

The ear is a direct doorway to calming the nervous system.

Save this for later or share with someone who needs it 🤍

01/26/2026

Mindfulness Mondays with Dr. Arianne Missimer is a weekly session designed to help you start your week with clarity and calm. Each Monday, join Dr. Missimer for a 10-minute meditation, followed by setting a mindful intention for the week ahead. This practice is aimed at grounding your mind, fostering inner peace, and aligning your focus with purposeful actions. Whether you're new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, these sessions offer a simple yet powerful way to cultivate mindfulness and set a positive tone for the days to come.

01/23/2026

Testing Your BOLT Score 🫁
Your BOLT score (Body Oxygen Level Test) is a simple way to assess CO₂ tolerance, breathing efficiency, and nervous system regulation.
And yes—it’s directly linked to anxiety.

🧠 Why CO₂ matters
Anxiety isn’t about low oxygen — it’s often about low tolerance to carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.
When CO₂ rises even slightly, a sensitive nervous system can interpret that as danger → triggering air hunger, panic, or restlessness.

What your score means:

🔴 0–10 seconds
• Very low CO₂ tolerance
• Strong sympathetic (fight-or-flight) dominance
• Common in chronic anxiety, mouth breathing, poor sleep, and high stress

🟠 10–20 seconds
• Reduced breathing efficiency
• Nervous system is easily triggered
• You may feel “on edge,” fatigued, or short of breath under stress

🟡 20–30 seconds
• Functional baseline for most adults
• Better stress tolerance and breathing control
• Room for improvement in performance, sleep, and recovery

🟢 30–40+ seconds
• Strong CO₂ tolerance
• Calm, adaptable nervous system
• Efficient oxygen delivery and recovery

✨ Key takeaway:
Breath training isn’t about “more oxygen.”
It’s about teaching your nervous system that CO₂ is safe.

That’s how we build resilience—not just relaxation.

Make sure to save this for later and share it with a friend!

01/22/2026

Chronic stress doesn’t just live in your mind—it rewires how your brain processes pain.
When your nervous system is stuck in sympathetic overdrive, pain signals get amplified, and the brain loses its ability to turn the volume back down. This is called central sensitization.

That’s why pain can feel very real even when there’s no active tissue damage.
The brain learns pain.

But here’s the good news—the brain can also learn safety.
And nervous system regulation is where healing begins.

One of the simplest (and most overlooked) tools?
How you breathe.
Not deeper. Not harder.
But more efficiently.

If your body has been stuck in survival mode, this is your reminder:
You’re not broken—your nervous system is just asking for safety. 🫶