🧠 Retrain Your Brain: 3 Powerful Exercises for Better Nervous System Health
Most people immediately think about diet, supplements, and exercise when it comes to brain health and nervous system function. But what if I told you there are simple exercises that could significantly boost your brain function, improve coordination, and even help manage migraines?
Today, I’ll share three powerful exercises you can easily incorporate into your daily routine to enhance your nervous system, improve mental clarity, and calm your mind.
1️⃣ Cross-Crawl Exercises (Boost Your Brain Balance and Focus)
Ever feel mentally foggy or just “off” during your day? Cross-crawl exercises might be exactly what you need. Our brains thrive on cross-body movements, which help improve coordination, memory, and cognitive processing.
Here’s how you do it:
- Stand comfortably.
- Lift your right knee and touch it with your left elbow.
- Switch sides, touching your left knee with your right elbow.
- Keep alternating sides smoothly for 1-2 minutes.
Why it works:
✔ Activates both sides of your brain, improving overall cognitive function.
✔ Enhances coordination, focus, and memory—perfect for moments of brain fog or distraction.
Pro Tip:
Try this before an important task—reading, working, or problem-solving—to wake up your brain and improve mental sharpness.
2️⃣ Lazy 8 Exercise (Boosting Brain and Vision Coordination)
Feeling stuck mentally or physically?
Try this easy exercise:
- Draw a sideways figure 8 (∞) either in the air or on a piece of paper.
- Trace the figure repeatedly with your finger, eyes following the motion smoothly.
Why it works:
✔ Strengthens the visual and motor pathways in your brain.
✔ Enhances memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
✔ Calms your nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety.
Pro Tip: Use this exercise when you’re mentally overwhelmed or feeling stuck—it’s like a quick reset for your brain!
3️⃣ Humming & Deep Breathing (Activate Your Vagus Nerve)
Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed?
Try this calming breathing technique:
- Breathe in deeply through your nose for 4 seconds.
- Hold that breath for 4 seconds.
- Exhale slowly through your mouth while gently humming for 8-10 seconds.
- Repeat this sequence 5-10 times.
Why it works:
✔ Stimulates your vagus nerve, promoting relaxation.
✔ Lowers inflammation and anxiety.
✔ Supports digestion, immunity, and emotional balance.
Quick Tip:
Use this anytime you feel stressed, anxious, or right before bed to improve your sleep quality.
These exercises can dramatically impact your health and clarity, and they’re just the beginning. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dive deeper into even more advanced techniques to support your brain and nervous system health.
Ready to take your health to the next level? 👉 Schedule your nervous system health assessment with me at www.thespecificsorrentovalley.com/schedule/
Your health starts from the inside—let’s get your brain functioning at its absolute best!
Yours in Health,
Dr. Rich Baez