Jophael Wellness

01/14/2026

Harsh Doubtful Inner Voice? Try this. Make friends with it.

01/14/2026

In a notable shift for mental health care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first anxiety treatment designed to act through the gut–brain axis. Instead of directly targeting brain receptors, this approach works by influencing the gut microbiome an ecosystem now known to play a key role in mood, stress, and emotional regulation.

The treatment belongs to a class called psychobiotics, beneficial bacteria shown to support mental health by reducing inflammation, producing neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA, and signaling the brain via the vagus nerve. Clinical studies reported reduced anxiety symptoms, improved emotional balance, and better sleep quality, reinforcing the gut’s role in mental well-being.

Experts say this approval opens the door to more integrated, biology-based approaches to anxiety care. While not a replacement for existing treatments, it marks an important expansion of how mental health conditions may be addressed in the future.

Source/Credit: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology; National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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01/12/2026

Do It. Don’t Quit.

01/02/2026

❤️ if you agree: Curiosity, movement, gratitude, kindness, connection, and trying something new are not random feel-good ideas….they are evidence-based ways to support mental health, resilience, and nervous system balance. The January calendar brings these essentials together, helping you gently break routines, nurture goals, and use your strengths in small, doable ways. When practiced consistently, these habits shift attention from stress to meaning and create sustainable well-being. By following this simple calendar we are being gently led how to ❤️

10/28/2025

The 988 hotline works by connecting anyone in the U.S. who is experiencing a mental health to trained counselors via call, text, or online chat. When you dial or text 988, your contact is routed to a local crisis center based on your area code, where a trained counselor will listen, provide support, and help find local resources. If a local center cannot answer, the call is routed to a national backup center. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7 for issues ranging from suicidal thoughts and substance use to general emotional distress.

Knowledge is power,

10/02/2025

09/07/2025

In today’s fast-paced, media-frenzied, socio-political era, preparing for isn’t optional - it’s essential. A grounded, rested, and compassionate mind-body helps you navigate the chaos with . This calendar is your first step, schedule holistic practices to activate your rest-and-digest system, weave in meaningful social connections, and keep the cycle going… rinse, lather, repeat.

08/13/2025

Prioritize you! Your recovery, your routine, and your overall well-being, .

Wellness isn’t just physical. It also means:

🧠 Caring for your mental health
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Building supportive relationships
🧘 Practicing mindfulness and self-compassion
📅 Creating routines that bring stability and peace

One step and then the next one. Practice not perfection.

Let this month be your reminder: healing is worth investing in.

08/05/2025

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Add Vagal Toning to any session here at Jophael Wellness

Study Reveals Vagus Nerve Stimulation as a Promising Approach to Reducing Chronic Inflammation
Recent research highlights that stimulating the vagus nerve can effectively reduce inflammation linked to chronic diseases. By activating this key component of the nervous system, the body’s inflammatory response is modulated, offering potential new treatments for conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and more.

07/24/2025

Chronic pain isn't just physical -- it often carries emotional weight, too. What if there is a way to address both at the same time? Reiki offers a unique approach by releasing emotional blockages and promoting healing throughout the body. It works by...read more https://www.jophaelwellness.com/blog/why-reiki-is-effective-for-chronic-physical-and-emotional-pain-relief .

06/26/2025

Your Healing Practices Are Under Threat!

If you feel passionately about choice, sign the change.org petition! This is the seventh time MA Senator Montigny has filed legislation to license Reiki and alternative health practitioners. The proposed bill targets modalities like Reiki, Reflexology, Qi Gong, and many others, creating significant hardships for practitioners and teachers, potentially forcing them to close their practices. It also limits the freedom of choice for Massachusetts residents seeking alternative healthcare options.
https://chng.it/MjCsfdwdPD

Protect the Right to Practice, Teach and Access Alternative Healing Therapies in MA

05/09/2025

"Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives." – Brené Brown

The quote highlights that meaningful connections and positive moments feed our sense of belonging and purpose, aligning perfectly with the idea of noticing and savoring small moments in order to feel safe and for building emotional resilience.