Music changes our bodies chemistry and biology
I use music to shift my energy. A single song can calm the mind or lift the spirit, and this week’s practices follow the same idea of small resets that create balance.
1. Weekly Health Insight – How music changes stress chemistry
Music has a direct effect on the nervous system, shifting brainwave patterns and reducing cortisol, the stress hormone. Uplifting rhythms can energize, while calming melodies help quiet the mind and release tension. Even a single song can create a measurable shift in mood and physiology.
2. The Quick Win – Write one sentence in a journal
At the end of the day, writing down a single sentence captures a thought, feeling, or small highlight of your day. This brief reflection builds self-awareness without pressure to write more.
Over time, it becomes a record of your journey and a grounding evening ritual.
3. The Science Behind It – How bitters stimulate bile flow
Bitter-tasting foods and herbs activate receptors in the mouth and digestive tract that signal the liver and gallbladder to release bile. Bile helps break down fats and carry away waste products, supporting detoxification and smoother digestion.
A small taste of bitter greens or herbal bitters before a meal can have a big effect.
4. Wellness Wonder – Shatavari for gentle hormonal support
Known in Ayurveda as a rasayana (rejuvenating) herb, shatavari nourishes the reproductive and hormonal systems, especially in women. It is used traditionally to promote vitality, support fertility, and ease natural transitions.
Often taken as a powder in warm milk or with ghee, it is a gentle daily tonic.
I buy my shatavari from Banyan Botanicals. Get 15% off your order by using the code DRNIBODHI15 at checkout
5. Today’s Practice – Clap your hands firmly
A few strong clap stimulates energy channels in the palms and quickly awakens the senses. It sends a small jolt through the body that breaks sluggishness and resets focus. Use it as a playful reset button whenever your energy dips.
🎧 New podcasts this week:
- Shakti: The Sacred Feminine
- Tongue Scraping Benefits for Health and Vitality
- Also on Spotify, Apple, or Youtube
