Inflammation

It might be you or someone you know and love that just can’t get going right now. Things are shifting, vaccinations are out, masks are being removed, and “life” is opening up. We can see the smile from the grocery store checker…maybe. With a sense of liberation from quarantine, and the lingering unsteadiness that we’re not out-of-the-woods yet, some of us are not able to give that full smile.

​Because something still isn’t right inside. Effects of long-term stagnation for many people manifest as mental fogginess (AKA Brain Fog), puffiness, sore joints, bloating, feeling overloaded, fatigue, inability to interact, depression, anxiety, moodiness, and much more.  At the Denver Recovery Lounge (DRL), we’re calling those lingering experiences “Quarantine Stagnation.” And here’s why…
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What is Stagnation in the Body?
It’s difficult to remove the mind and emotions from this discussion, so when we speak about the body in this context, know that we’re talking about this from a wholistic perspective. All inclusive. Because what happens to the gut affects the brain, and what happens to the brain when on overdrive affects the entire body.

Stagnation, in general terms, is when something that has a natural flow significantly slows down or stops. We cannot escape the natural flow in our bodies. Even in a coma systems are still moving. The heart is pumping, the breath is flowing, cells are metabolizing, and on and on it goes until our last breath. Even then, flow is still happening when our spirit is released and the body begins to decompose.

Stagnation is the culprit behind inflammation and the resulting symptoms that show up. We may not feel inflammation, as it can come on slowly. Have you ever woken up one day and just felt full or tight in your skin? Clothes don’t fit right, rings or jewelry sit differently?  This may be inflammation that you’re now aware of. It might go away, or it might linger. This experience is stagnation at work.

When we have too much stillness in our lives, our mental, emotional, and physical beings are affected. From our blood, lymph, digestion, and cerebral spinal fluid, to muscle hydration and even our emotions, this experience can leave us feeling depleted on many levels. Many times, the first signs of stagnation may be in the form of pain. When we stop moving our muscles, they begin to tighten up and lose flexibility and tone. When blood stops moving, it begins to pool. The same is true for lymph, which cleans the tissues and blood.

You may notice swelling of tissue or an overall feeling of fatigue or puffiness. Your belly may become more bloated after eating. You may become moody, restless, or easily agitated.  Stagnation can show up in our thought processes when you begin to notice thoughts on repeat. Some people use the analogy of feeling like their mind is in a “hamster wheel” and it keeps going round and round. This results in a lack of creativity, over-stimulation, and an increase in depressive moods or decision fatigue.

These are just a few ways that stagnation shows up, and experiencing quarantine and times of lock-down put us in the perfect environment for this to take place.

Creating Movement When Stagnant
If you’re nodding your head reading this and relating to how this feels in your own body, the million dollar question sitting at the tip of your tongue may be, “What’s the best way to restore flow and movement?!”

At the Denver Recovery Lounge (DRL), we can answer that. We have several modalities available to support YOU, all specifically designed to increase flow in the body. From CranioSacral Therapy and Community Acupuncture to Qi Gong classes and custom circuits, there are multiple ways to approach improving your wellness.

So, by the time stagnation is actively creating inflammation in your body; with fluids pooling and systems no longer working with ease, stagnation has reached the cellular and neurological levels. We give you options that address AND keep you at optimum performance.

While getting out for a 30 minute walk every day can be incredibly supportive, that walk isn’t going to move the heavy load that was created when you weren’t walking for the past year. You must go deeper.

Take Charge of Your Wellness
Taking charge of your wellness isn’t only in understanding what’s going on alone. It also means knowing what will support you in creating the results that you’re seeking.  If you know that we’ve got what you’re looking for, then jump on the schedule link here and sign up for the Brain Health Circuit or Weekly Detox Circuit. Keep reading if you want to learn more about why we recommend these two circuits.

Brain Health Circuit
This circuit incorporates the iMRS PEMF Detox, NeurOptimal®, and Sunlighten Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna. These services work together to promote cellular health and repair, pain relief, boost immunity, and reduce brain fog, stress, anxiety, and fatigue.  Through the iMRS PEMF Detox, you will stay clothed and lay on the iMRS mat and allow the Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency (PEMF) to surround you. You may not feel anything specific until you get up and start moving around. What’s happening is the mat is emitting frequencies that are aligned with the earth’s frequencies. The research has shown when your cells vibrate at this frequency, they function the way they were designed to.

Which means for you:

• More Energy
• Increased Blood Flow
• Ease in Your Healing Process

NeurOptimal® will help ease the lingering effects of the pandemic by down regulating your nervous system and training your brain in resiliency. While you sit back and listen to relaxing music, NeurOptimal® provides feedback to help you brain break mental habits leading to depression, anxiety, brain fog, and decision making fatigue.
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The program monitors shifts in the brain frequencies and through interruptions in the music,  notifies your brain when it shifts away from states of regulation and resiliency.  After using this, people report feeling:

• Improved Mood
• Better Clarity and Focus
• Higher Levels of Decision Making