The Adrenal Guardians of The Healing Process
Alix Stokes Alix Stokes

The Adrenal Guardians of The Healing Process

Chronic stress can quietly suppress the body’s natural healing capacity. This article explores the role of the adrenal glands in regulating immune function, inflammation, and recovery. From an osteopathic perspective, true healing begins when survival mode softens, and the body’s natural rhythms are restored.

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Rhythm: The Rhythmic Foundations in Life, Physiology, Emotions and Healing
Alix Stokes Alix Stokes

Rhythm: The Rhythmic Foundations in Life, Physiology, Emotions and Healing

Rhythm underlies every aspect of human health — from the beating heart to cortisol’s daily cycle. This article explores how physiological rhythms govern emotions, immunity, stress responses, and healing. When we lose our inner rhythm, survival patterns dominate; when rhythm is restored, the body regains balance, resilience, and direction.

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Life Phases: Transforming Body Vitality into Conscious Wisdom Through the Unfolding of the Inner Human Microcosmos
Alix Stokes Alix Stokes

Life Phases: Transforming Body Vitality into Conscious Wisdom Through the Unfolding of the Inner Human Microcosmos

Human development unfolds in distinct phases that shape our physiology, emotions, and consciousness. This article explores the seven-year life cycle and how its stages—from nervous system development to emotional maturity and midlife transformation—reflect deeper rhythms within the body. Understanding these life phases offers insight into healing, identity, and personal evolution.

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