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You can increase your dopamine at our sister location Firefly Spa using Infrared Sauna and Cold Plunges! This article on the importance of dopamine production is fascinating.

New research reveals that dopamine, best known for motivation and reward, also plays a key role in regulating anxiety and emotional choices. Scientists studied two dopamine receptors, D1 and D2, in the ventral hippocampus, a brain region critical for balancing approach and avoidance behaviors under stress.

They discovered that activating D2 receptor neurons reduced fear in mice, while D1 neurons influenced emotions differently. This highlights how dopamine signaling in the hippocampus shapes moment-to-moment decisions, such as whether to take risks or avoid danger processes often disrupted in anxiety and mood disorders.

Interestingly, these dopamine receptors, commonly associated with reward and movement, are active in the hippocampus too. Targeting D2 neurons could open new avenues for therapies aimed at reducing fear and anxiety, offering a fresh perspective beyond traditional treatments.

Source/Credit: Mount Sinai Research | Science Advances (2025)

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10/17/2025

The Vagas Nerve is the key to curing and reversing so many of the physical and mental diseases we suffer from. Sound Therapy can stimulate your Vagas Nerve. Book a private meditation room to take in a sound bath to stimulate your Vagas Nerve.

Chronic inflammation is a silent driver behind many of the world’s deadliest diseases—from heart disease and diabetes to Alzheimer’s and cancer.

Now, scientists are discovering that one of the body’s most powerful tools in fighting it may not be a drug, but a nerve. The vagus nerve, which runs from the brainstem to organs like the heart and gut, plays a crucial role in regulating inflammation. When functioning properly, it keeps the immune response in balance. But when it malfunctions, chronic inflammation can take hold.

Enter vagus nerve stimulation—a promising bioelectronic therapy that uses electrical pulses to "reset" immune activity and reduce inflammation. Unlike medications, this approach may offer long-term relief without major side effects. Already FDA-approved for epilepsy and depression, vagus nerve stimulation is now being explored for autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease, as well as neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

With researchers working to map the vagus nerve and refine stimulation techniques, this innovative therapy could soon offer millions of patients an alternative to lifelong drug regimens—potentially marking a revolutionary shift in how we treat chronic disease.

REFERENCE:
"Inflammation, vagus nerve stimulation, and your health", Northwell Health (Medically reviewed by Kevin Tracey, MD).

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