Natural Medicines: 20 Holistic Ways to Support Your Body, Mind, and Nervous System

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to forget that some of the most powerful tools for healing and wellness are completely natural—and free. At Electric Life Chiropractic, we focus on supporting the nervous system and helping our patients thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. While chiropractic adjustments are a cornerstone of this approach, integrating natural medicines into your daily life can amplify your health and resilience.

The Nervous System and Nature

Here’s our guide to 20 natural medicines you can start using today.

1. Sleep: Your Body’s Reset Button

Sleep is when your body repairs tissues, balances hormones, and regulates nervous system activity. Prioritizing 7–9 hours of quality sleep can reduce inflammation, improve mood, and enhance cognitive performance.

2. Sunlight: Nature’s Vitamin D Boost

Sunlight exposure supports vitamin D production, regulates circadian rhythm, and improves energy and mood. Aim for 10–20 minutes of sunlight each day, depending on your skin type and location.

3. Laughter: Stress Relief in Action

Laughter lowers cortisol levels, releases feel-good endorphins, and strengthens social connections. Make room for humor in your life—it’s medicine for your nervous system!

4. Fresh Air: Oxygen for the Brain

Spending time outdoors and breathing deeply increases oxygen flow, improves focus, and uplifts your mood. Even short walks can make a big difference.

5. Movement & Exercise: The Foundation of Health

Regular movement strengthens muscles, improves joint stability, and supports nervous system communication. Activities like walking, yoga, or functional strength training can enhance both physical and mental well-being.

6. Nature Immersion: Healing in Green Spaces

Spending time in parks, forests, or near water reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and promotes calm. Nature is a natural regulator of the nervous system.

7. Hydration: Fuel for Every Cell

Water is essential for digestion, detoxification, and nerve signal transmission. Drinking enough water daily is a simple, powerful step toward optimal health.

8. Nutrition: Whole Foods for Whole Health

Eating nutrient-dense, unprocessed foods supports immune function, energy levels, and brain health. A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and healthy fats nourishes both body and nervous system.

9. Human Connection: Social Support Matters

Relationships and social engagement reduce stress, improve mental health, and even boost longevity. Spending time with loved ones is a vital natural medicine.

10. Music & Sound: A Brain-Calming Therapy

Listening to music, natural sounds, or guided meditations can lower anxiety, enhance relaxation, and even influence pain perception.

11. Meditation & Mindfulness: Nervous System Reset

Meditation, deep breathing, or mindful awareness lowers cortisol, improves focus, and balances the autonomic nervous system. Even a few minutes a day can have a lasting effect.

12. Touch & Hugs: Healing Through Connection

Physical touch releases oxytocin, reduces stress, and promotes emotional and nervous system balance. Simple gestures of connection can be profoundly restorative.

13. Breathwork: The Power of Conscious Breathing

Intentional breathing exercises regulate heart rate, calm the nervous system, and improve oxygen delivery to the brain. Practices like diaphragmatic breathing are simple yet powerful.

14. Creativity & Play: Brain and Emotion Boost

Engaging in creative projects or playful activities stimulates cognitive function, reduces stress, and allows for emotional expression.

15. Prayer & Spiritual Practice: Finding Inner Peace

Spiritual practices foster purpose, resilience, and emotional stability. Whether through prayer, reflection, or mindfulness, connecting with something larger than yourself supports overall wellness.

16. Positive Thinking & Gratitude: Mindset Medicine

Shifting your perspective to focus on gratitude and positivity can lower stress, improve mood, and enhance resilience. Daily journaling or gratitude lists are effective tools.

17. Heat & Cold Exposure: Circulation and Adaptation

Saunas, warm baths, or cold showers stimulate circulation, reduce inflammation, and help your body adapt to stress, improving overall nervous system resilience.

18. Grounding / Earthing: Connect with the Earth

Walking barefoot on grass, soil, or sand helps reduce inflammation, lower stress, and promote nervous system balance. Simple, free, and effective.

19. Fasting / Intermittent Energy Restriction: Cellular Repair

Safe fasting practices support cellular repair, metabolic health, and mental clarity. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting.

20. Loving-Kindness & Compassion Practices: Emotional Medicine

Acts of kindness, journaling, or meditation focused on compassion improve emotional regulation, reduce stress, and enhance social connection.

Integrating Natural Medicines Into Your Daily Life

While these natural medicines are powerful individually, combining them can create a synergistic effect, improving your nervous system function, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and physical health.

At Electric Life Chiropractic, we help our patients unlock the full potential of their nervous system through chiropractic care and holistic lifestyle guidance. Using natural medicines alongside chiropractic adjustments can help you move better, feel better, and live better.