06/10/2026
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2026/oct/02/feeling-wired-the-truth-about-nervous-system-resets
This is a really interesting article a client has shared with me from The Guardian at the weekend, all about the nervous system.
The nervous system is a powerful part of our bodies, controlling our ‘Fight, Flight or Freeze’ response alongside our ‘Rest and Digest’ mode.
People often talk about Resetting the Nervous System, but as explained in this article, we don’t want to ‘Reset’ but rather ‘Recover’ the system. If we completely reset and calmed the nervous system, our bodies wouldn’t be able to respond to exercise, deadlines, cope with every day life situations…
The article suggests plenty of ways you can help your nervous system to regulate, all things I suggest clients incorporate into day to day life already. Things like exercise, deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation and of course, massage.
Interestingly the articles suggests that light pressure can actually cause more stress in some people which I have seen with some of my clients. A moderate, intentional pressure can provide the safety and security your body needs to let go at that moment. Although that doesn’t mean light pressure is ‘wrong’ if that’s what you prefer.
There’s also some interesting information about acupressure points as well which I use in my menopause massage treatments.
So, take a look at the article and see what you think! Anything in there that you could add into your life to help your nervous system regulate?
The internet is full of warnings about our ‘dysregulated’ nervous systems. But, experts say, you don’t need to reset yours – you might just need to make it more flexible. Here’s how (and no, you don’t need an acupressure mat)