Why You Don’t Need to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve

by Dr. Diana Driscoll, Optometrist | Oct 24, 2023 | Vagus Nerve

The recent surge in interest around the vagus nerve has led many to seek methods to stimulate their vagus nerve – everything from humming or splashing water on their face to using expensive vagus nerve stimulators. However, it’s essential to realize that the...

Signs You Need to Support Acetylcholine – TOP TEN

by Dr. Diana Driscoll, Optometrist | Sep 21, 2021 | Low Acetylcholine, Science

Top Ten Signs You Need to Support Acetylcholine by Dr. Diana Driscoll What are the signs you need to support acetylcholine? The symptoms of low acetylcholine can be easy to miss because there is no blood test for it. Acetylcholine is a chemical messenger needed by...

Before Taking N-Acetylcysteine Read This!

by Dr. Diana Driscoll, Optometrist | Mar 26, 2020 | Vagus Nerve

Can we do better than N-acetylcysteine(NAC)? There has been a great deal of talk about N-acetylcysteine and its importance in boosting cellular immunity and supporting immune function. But can we do better than N-acetylcysteine alone? Yes, we can! N-acetylcysteine...

What is Inflammaging?

by Dr. Diana Driscoll, Optometrist | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorized

The aging process involves many changes in your body! Some changes are good — wisdom, maturity, and increased spirituality are only a few of the possible positive shifts that can occur over time Some are less exciting — the changes we can see in the mirror, for...

Antihistamines and Alzheimer’s: What can we do to reduce the risk?

by Dr. Diana Driscoll, Optometrist | Mar 4, 2020 | Inflammation, Science, Uncategorized, Vagus Nerve

Acetylcholine Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter used by the brain for cognition and short-term memory. Boosting acetylcholine levels is an effective (and FDA-approved) method of treating dementia/Alzheimer’s. We must have optimal levels of acetylcholine to...