Resetting the Nervous System: A Guide to Reclaiming Your Calm, Balance, and Energy
In the fast-paced, overstimulated world we live in today, it's no wonder so many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out. At the core of these sensations is a vital, but often overlooked, player: the nervous system. Understanding how the nervous system functions—and more importantly, how to reset it naturally—can be a transformative step in your holistic wellness journey. Let’s dive into what the nervous system is, what happens when it goes off balance, and how to gently guide it back to health!
What Is the Nervous System?
Your nervous system is your body's communication hub. It includes:
Central Nervous System (CNS): Brain and spinal cord.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): All the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS): Controls involuntary functions like heartbeat, digestion, and breathing. It’s further divided into:
Sympathetic Nervous System (fight or flight)
Parasympathetic Nervous System (rest and digest)
When everything is working smoothly, the nervous system regulates stress, sleep, energy, digestion, mood, and immune responses. But when it’s overwhelmed, the balance is lost.
What Happens When the Nervous System Is Dysregulated?
When the nervous system is in chronic stress mode, it can cause:
Persistent fatigue or burnout
Anxiety, depression, or irritability
Digestive issues ( IBS, bloating, or constipation)
Hormonal imbalances
Brain fog or poor concentration
Insomnia or irregular sleep patterns
Chronic pain or inflammation
This is often due to long-term activation of the sympathetic nervous system—a state of hyper-vigilance. When the body doesn’t get the opportunity to shift into the parasympathetic state (rest and digest), it remains on edge.
How to Reset the Nervous System
The good news? The nervous system is incredibly adaptive and can be reset and rebalanced with intentional support.
1. Nervine Herbs
Nervine herbs are plant allies that nourish and support the nervous system. They help calm the mind and restore balance:
Chamomile: Gently calming, helps with anxiety and digestive tension.
Lemon Balm: Uplifting and soothing, ideal for stress and sleep support.
Passionflower: Aids in calming a racing mind and easing insomnia.
Skullcap: Helpful for nervous exhaustion or irritability.
Ashwagandha (Adaptogen): Balances cortisol and helps modulate stress response.
2. Deep Restorative Breathwork
Breathing is one of the fastest ways to shift the nervous system from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest.”
Try this simple reset breath daily:
Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds
Hold for 4 seconds
Exhale slowly through your mouth for 8 seconds
Repeat for 2–5 minutes
Box breathing, alternate nostril breathing (nadi shodhana), and diaphragmatic breathing are also powerful techniques.
3. Coffee Enemas for Nervous System Reset
We offer guided support and resources for coffee enemas, which help stimulate the vagus nerve, detoxify the liver, and regulate the gut-brain axis- Check out our blog post on coffee enemas for more details!
Because the vagus nerve is one of the primary communication lines between the gut and brain, stimulating it can:
Reduce anxiety
Improve digestion
Promote parasympathetic tone
4. Journaling and Emotional Processing
Keeping a daily stress journal or using guided prompts helps release emotional buildup. Try prompts like:
“What is one thing my nervous system needs today?”
“Where do I feel tension in my body?”
“What am I holding that I can let go of?”
5. Gentle Movement, Grounding, and Nature Exposure
Nature is one of the greatest healers. Grounding (also known as earthing) involves walking barefoot on natural surfaces—grass, soil, sand—which helps regulate circadian rhythm and reduce inflammation.
Movement also helps to release stored stress and trauma from the body. Gentle, mindful movement is best when you’re trying to reset:
Yoga
Rebounding (mini trampoline)
Somatic exercises: shaking, body scanning, or tension release techniques
6. Simply Services to Help Reset the Nervous System
Extracorporeal Blood Ozone and Oxygenation (EBOO)
Chronic stress creates oxidative damage that overwhelms the nervous system. EBOO therapy purifies the blood using oxygen and ozone, improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and resetting cellular function. Check our our blog post on the EBOO for more details!
This powerful detox and oxygenation process can help:
Reduce brain fog and fatigue
Regulate mood and emotional balance
Calm the nervous system from a cellular level
Red Light Therapy and Infrared Sauna
Red Light Therapy: Helps reduce inflammation and supports brain health
Infrared Sauna: Calms the body, detoxifies, and helps regulate cortisol
Extra boost: Alternating between our Infrared sauna and cold plunge helps to activate the vagus nerves and reset the nervous system.
Your Nervous System Is Listening
Your nervous system is the quiet conductor behind every heartbeat, breath, and emotional experience. When it’s overwhelmed, life feels harder than it has to be—but when it’s supported, healing happens naturally. At Simply Midland, we believe that resetting your nervous system doesn’t require force—it requires listening, nourishing, and restoring balance from the inside out. Whether you're taking your first small step with grounding or exploring our advanced therapies like EBOO, every choice you make toward calm and connection is a powerful act of self-care!
