Slow breathing and vagal toning
Breathing patterns that calm the nervous system and change pain and stress signalling.
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Symptoms it's used for (50)
Abdominal pain
Pain anywhere between the ribs and the pelvis, ranging from cramping to sharp.
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Aching, heavy legs
Heaviness, aching and throbbing in the legs, often with visible veins and worse after standing.
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Acne and breakouts
Spots, blackheads and inflamed lesions, usually on the face, chest or back.
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Alcohol Overindulgence and Hangover
Physical and mental distress following alcohol consumption, characterised by dehydration, headache, nausea, and fatigue.
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Anxiety and worry
Persistent apprehension with physical symptoms like a racing heart, tight chest and restlessness.
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Bloating and gas
Abdominal fullness, visible distension and trapped wind.
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Brain fog
Difficulty concentrating, word-finding problems and a sense of mental slowness.
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Burnout and exhaustion
Emotional depletion, cynicism and reduced effectiveness caused by chronic unmanaged demands.
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Cold hands and feet
Persistently cold extremities, sometimes with colour changes from white to blue to red.
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Constipation
Infrequent, hard or difficult-to-pass stools.
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Cough
A reflex clearing of the airways, either dry and tickly or productive with phlegm.
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Diarrhoea
Loose or watery stools occurring more frequently than normal.
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Dizziness and lightheadedness
Feeling faint, unsteady, or as though the room is spinning.
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Dry, tired eyes
Grittiness, burning, watering or fatigue in the eyes, often after screen work.
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Eczema and itchy skin
Dry, itchy, inflamed patches of skin that can weep, crack or thicken over time.
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Hair thinning and loss
Increased shedding, thinning, or patches of hair loss.
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Hangover
Headache, nausea, fatigue and sensitivity after drinking alcohol.
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Headache
Pain anywhere in the head, from a dull band of pressure to a one-sided throb.
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Heart palpitations
Awareness of your heartbeat — racing, pounding, fluttering or skipping.
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Heartburn and acid reflux
Burning behind the breastbone, often with an acid or bitter taste rising into the throat.
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Hot flushes
Sudden waves of heat through the face, neck and chest, often with sweating and flushing.
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Itchy scalp and dandruff
Flaking, itching and irritation of the scalp.
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Jaw pain and clenching
Aching in the jaw, clicking, or morning tightness from grinding and clenching.
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Joint pain
Aching, stiffness or swelling in one or more joints.
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Loss of appetite
Reduced desire to eat, sometimes with early fullness after small amounts.
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Low libido
Reduced sexual desire that is distressing to you or your relationship.
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Low mood
Persistent flatness, loss of interest and reduced motivation lasting weeks rather than days.
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Lower back pain
Aching, stiffness or sharp pain in the lower back, often worse with certain positions.
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Migraine attacks
Recurrent, often one-sided throbbing headache with nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.
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Mouth ulcers
Painful round sores inside the mouth that make eating and talking uncomfortable.
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Muscle cramps
Sudden, involuntary, painful muscle contractions, often in the calf at night.
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Nasal congestion
A blocked or stuffy nose that makes breathing through the nose difficult.
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Nausea
The queasy urge to vomit, with or without actually being sick.
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Neck pain and stiffness
Tightness, ache or restricted movement in the neck and upper shoulders.
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Night sweats
Drenching sweats during sleep that soak nightclothes or bedding.
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Period pain
Cramping lower abdominal pain before and during menstruation, sometimes with back and thigh ache.
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Persistent fatigue
Exhaustion that rest does not fix and that is out of proportion to your activity.
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Restless legs
An irresistible urge to move the legs, worse in the evening and relieved by movement.
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Seasonal allergy symptoms
Sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose and congestion triggered by pollen, dust or animals.
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Shortness of breath
Feeling unable to get enough air, or having to work harder to breathe.
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Shoulder pain
Pain, weakness or restricted movement in the shoulder joint.
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Sinus pressure and pain
Facial pressure, blocked nose and headache concentrated around the cheeks, eyes or forehead.
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Snoring
Noisy breathing during sleep caused by vibration of relaxed airway tissues.
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Sore throat
Pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat, usually worse when swallowing.
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Suspected food intolerance
Recurring digestive or systemic symptoms that seem to follow certain foods.
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Swollen ankles and legs
Puffiness in the feet, ankles or lower legs, often worse by the end of the day.
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Tinnitus
Ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears with no external sound source.
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Trouble sleeping
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking unrefreshed despite adequate opportunity.
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Unintended weight gain
Gradual weight increase not explained by obvious changes in eating or activity.
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Urinary discomfort
Burning on passing urine, urgency, and needing to go frequently.
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