The vagus nerve, the largest nerve in the autonomic nervous system, plays a key role in regulating essential body functions, including breathing, digestion, heart rate and stress response (Pavlov & Tracey, 2005). As one of the main communication routes between the brain and internal organs, especially the...
The vagus nerve is one of the most important components of the nervous system and is essential for communication between the brain and the body. As part of the autonomic nervous system, it regulates vital functions that occur automatically, such as digestion, breathing, heart rate and the stress response. In addition, the vagus nerve plays...
What really matters for living a good, happy and healthy life? Money? Professional success? Fame? Although these goals may seem attractive, the longest study ever carried out on happiness points in another direction: relationships. Factors such as financial income, professional success or social recognition are often associated with well-being. However, the scientific evidence...
David Brandão is a Physiotherapist (License 3652 | Order of Physiotherapists) and Osteopath (License C-0031697 | ACSS), specialising in Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology. He practices at Integrativa, where he supports individuals with issues related to nervous system regulation, chronic pain, and functional imbalances. The vagus nerve is one of the body's main regulators. When its function…
Life is a dynamic process, marked by choices, challenges and contexts that interconnect over time. From a biological point of view, an individual's path results from the continuous interaction between genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors. Genetics provides a set of predispositions, while the environment and lifestyle influence the way...
Summer is often associated with holidays, socialising and a greater break from the usual routines. In addition to these cultural aspects, this season offers a range of environmental conditions that can have a significant positive impact on physical, mental and emotional health. Many of these benefits result from natural changes in exposure to light, weather...
Visceral Manual Therapy is a specialised technique within Visceral Osteopathy that focuses on assessing and intervening in dysfunctions of the internal organs and their supporting structures, using gentle and precise manual techniques. Visceral Osteopathy recognises the interdependence between the body's systems, considering that dysfunctions in the internal organs can...
Incorporating more physical activity into everyday life doesn't require radical changes or complex routines. Small adjustments to everyday life can have a significant impact on physical health, emotional balance and the body's ability to adapt. Regular movement contributes not only to physical fitness, but also to regulating the nervous system,...
The use of electronic devices is part of most people's daily lives. Computers, smartphones and tablets are often used until very close to bedtime, which raises clinically relevant questions about the impact of the blue light emitted by these screens on sleep organisation. Understanding these effects is essential to...
Health and quality of life result from the interaction between genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors. Although not all of these factors can be modified, a significant part of health status is related to everyday choices and habits. Focusing on aspects that can be adjusted is an important step towards promoting...
