Sparkling Soul

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Appalachian Folk Medicine Herbalist & holistic nutrition advocate ♥️🌿 Providing presentations to local businesses and the community in and around Northeast Georgia as well as herbal consults tailored to the individual!

01/23/2026

🌿 Meet Your Nervous System’s Superhighway: The Vagus Nerve! 🌿

Did you know your vagus nerve is like the body’s information expressway - linking your brain to your heart, lungs, gut, and immune system? 👀 It controls digestion, heart rate, inflammation, and even your mood! (Cleveland Clinic)

✨ Why It’s Trending in Science Right Now:
🔹 Mood & Mental Health: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is FDA-approved for treatment resistant depression and shown to improve depressive symptoms, quality of life, and neural regulation.
🔹 PTSD Breakthroughs: In recent clinical studies, VNS paired with therapy led to clinically meaningful improvements in PTSD symptoms, even six months post-treatment.
🔹 Inflammation & Gut Health: Research shows the vagus nerve plays a key role in regulating systemic inflammation through the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway, making it a hot topic in neuro-immune science.
🔹 Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Vagus stimulation reduced IBS symptoms in animal models by modulating anti-inflammatory pathways, a promising peek at gut-brain communication.
🔹 Stroke & Rehabilitation: VNS paired with rehab helped improve motor function after stroke, showing nerve stimulation goes far beyond mood alone.

🌬️ And yes - while tech like implanted VNS devices are being researched medically, simple actions like deep breathing, humming, slow exhale breathwork, and cold exposure may increase vagal activity naturally (and feel amazing)! (UCLA Health)

🧘‍♀️ So next time you feel stressed, take a deep breath - your vagus nerve might just say thanks. 💛

📚 Sources:
Cleveland Clinic – Vagus Nerve Basics
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22279-vagus-nerve
Cleveland Clinic – Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17598-vagus-nerve-stimulation
https://www.massgeneral.org/news/article/vagus-nerve


This post is for educational purposes only. This should not be used in lieu of medical advice.

01/22/2026

If you need bread for the winter storm rolling in, but your local grocery stores are already sold out (same 😅) — this is your reminder that you can make it at home 🤍

Easy. Cozy. Clean ingredients. No stress.

Download my homemade bread recipe at www.sparklingsoul14.com & Use code SNOW2026 to get it FREE ❄️🍞

Stay warm, nourished, and prepared.

01/19/2026

Motherhood humbles you. 💖 The one thing I commonly hear from new moms is - I knew it would be hard, but not this hard. - and that's okay. 🫶

It pulls you away from everything you thought you knew and asks you to rediscover who you are - again and again. The hormone shifts, the responsibility, the healing, the constant giving… it’s a lot. 🤍

This season can feel disorienting, and it’s okay if it takes time - sometimes years - to settle into a new rhythm. But I want to gently remind you: you still deserve moments for you. You deserve to do the things you love when you can. You deserve to remember yourself alongside caring for everyone else.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or just trying to find your footing in the chaos—you’re not alone. 🌿 If you’d like gentle herbal support during this transition, you’re welcome to sign up for a free 15-minute call at 👉 link in bio or www.sparklingsoul14.com

You don’t have to navigate this season by yourself.

01/19/2026

Ginger juice shots are one of my favorite things to keep on hand ✨ They're so easy to make + way more cost effective than buying them at the store.

My go-to weekly recipe:
🍏 4 Granny Smith apples
🍋 4 lemons
🫚 1 big chunk of fresh ginger root
Simply chop + run it through the juicer. That’s it!

Why I love ginger so much:
🫚 Supports digestion + gut health
🔥 Helps reduce inflammation
🤧 Immune-supportive (especially during cold & flu season)
💛 Can ease nausea and support circulation
⚡ Naturally energizing without the caffeine crash

You can sip it straight or dilute with a little water if you’re new to ginger shots. They are very warming!

If you’re feeling fancy, I’ve got beet and turmeric versions on my blog 👉 🌿 link in bio or www.sparklingsoul14.com

Let me know if you try them — I’d love to hear what you think 💬

Eating with the seasons is one of the simplest ways to support your body 🌱January in Georgia still offers so much nouris...
01/19/2026

Eating with the seasons is one of the simplest ways to support your body 🌱

January in Georgia still offers so much nourishment - grounding root veggies, mineral rich greens, and immune supportive foods to carry us through winter.

Which seasonal veggie is showing up on your plate this month? 🥕🥬

Want support using food + herbs to feel your best? Book a 1:1 herbal consult at link in bio or www.sparklingsoul14.com

Sometimes all you need in life is a little more sunshine ☀️Morning light, midday glow, golden hour - sunlight changes th...
01/18/2026

Sometimes all you need in life is a little more sunshine ☀️

Morning light, midday glow, golden hour - sunlight changes throughout the day, and so do the benefits for your body & mind ✨

🌅 Morning Sun (7–9am)
• Signals your circadian rhythm to wake up
• Boosts serotonin (your “feel-good” brain chemical)
• Helps regulate sleep later at night
📚 Studies show morning light exposure improves mood and sleep quality (Journal of Affective Disorders)

☀️ Midday Sun (10am–2pm)
• Best time for Vitamin D synthesis
• Supports immune health, bone strength, and hormone balance
• Low vitamin D levels are linked to fatigue and depression
📚 Research links adequate vitamin D with reduced risk of seasonal depression (NIH, Harvard Health)

🌇 Afternoon / Golden Hour
• Gentle light helps the nervous system wind down
• Supports melatonin production later in the evening
• Great time for grounding walks & reflection
📚 Light exposure earlier in the day improves evening melatonin release (Sleep Medicine Reviews)

🌧️ Seasonal Depression Reminder
Less sunlight = less serotonin + vitamin D for many people. Getting outside, even on cloudy days, can make a real difference in mood, energy, and resilience 💛

So step outside. Face the sun. Let nature do what it does best 🌿 Your body remembers how to respond.

Feel like you need more support? Want to learn more about herbs supporting your body? Go to the link in my bio to sign up for a free 15 minute call. www.sparklingsoul14.com 🌼

01/17/2026

🫶 If I can teach others that plants are allies—
that they support your body, guide you gently, and offer their wisdom — then that’s exactly what I’ll do. 🌱

Herbalism is beautiful. 🌼

I’m endlessly grateful for plants and all the ways they help us heal, balance, and reconnect with ourselves.

✨ Curious how plants can support your body?
Sign up for a free 15-minute call and let’s explore together. 👉 www.sparklingsoul14.com or link in bio

🌿✨

01/16/2026

🤗 This American Goldfinch was the first to discover the new feeder and I’m thrilled!

💛 Fun fact: Goldfinches are strict vegetarians, loving seeds like nyjer and sunflower, and they often wait to nest until late summer when food is abundant. 🌿 They’re also one of the few birds that molt twice a year, which is why their bright yellow fades in winter and glows again in spring.

Who do you think will stop by next?

01/15/2026

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