Joanne G. Crane, CNHP

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Joanne G. Crane, CNHP Joanne Crane is a Certified Natural Health Professional (1998). She is available by appointment only, call only if youre gluten free. joannecrane.com

Order directly at my website. Call (757)-896-6262 or email jcranecnhp@gmail.com to make an appointment for a personal consultation. Services include muscle response testing and Zyto Compass computer assessments to determine the best nutritional supplement program for you. Nature's Sunshine Products can be ordered directly at wholesale prices using my website: www.joannecrane.com

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05/11/2025

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On Demand Until Nov 30 Available 24/7: First Steps to Starting a Business Online Learning Module Topic: Start-up Assistance Online Facilitated by University of Mary Washington SBDC Fee: $ 30.00 Register

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The vagus nerve is your body’s chill button-regulating heart rate, digestion, mood and inflammation. 

Having seen tens of thousands of labs over the past 16 years of people around the world I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t when it comes to health and lab optimization. 

People with autoimmune issues, hormone imbalances fertility problems, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, brain fog and fatigue have to have both-and, not either-or approach to heal and optimize. As much as we implement tools like peptides, food protocols, natural medicines for our telehealth patients, we always “prescribe” mind-body somatic practices like the ones on this list to improve vagal tone. 

     
     
     
     
     
        
        
                                   

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Studies find that placing a cold pack to your armpit during feelings of sudden anxiety can help relieve that anxiety in seconds by stimulating the vagus nerve and reducing sympathetic nervous system arousal.

The vagus nerve is a major component of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps regulate bodily functions like heart rate, digestion, and breathing.

The sympathetic nervous system, on the other hand, is responsible for the “fight or flight” response, preparing the body for stress.

Cold exposure, even something as small as placing a cold pack directly to the armpit, activates the vagus nerve through a phenomenon called the diving reflex. This reflex is a physiological response to cold water immersion, causing a shift in the autonomic nervous system towards a more relaxed state.

When a cold pack is applied to the armpit, it stimulates nerve endings near major blood vessels and nerves, including those connected to the vagus nerve. This stimulation activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which leads to a decrease in heart rate, blood pressure and overall arousal.

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02/10/2025

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Zeaxanthin, best known for eye health, has been found to boost the tumor-killing power of T cells. Researchers showed it strengthens T-cell receptors, enhances immune signaling, and improves the effects of immunotherapy. Found naturally in foods like spinach and peppers, it’s safe, accessible, and...

26/05/2025

Your sign to go for a walk today ⬆️🚶🏽‍♀️

Movement is a direct stimulus for your mitochondria (the energy factories inside your cells) that power everything from mood to metabolism.

Walking increases PGC-1α, a master regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis. That means more, healthier mitochondria to fuel your brain and buffer stress. It also elevates serotonin, norepinephrine, and BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), all of which support neuroplasticity, resilience, and emotional regulation.

At the same time, movement decreases cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone, by modulating the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis.

Your brain evolved for movement.
It solves problems best not in stillness, but in motion.

Start walking. It’s one of the most powerful forms of medicine we have.

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