Amy Olson

In 2026, Lunar New Year falls on February 17th , kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival. As we leave behind the introspective and intuitive Year of the Snake , the Year of the Horse gallops in with vibrant and fiery energy, symbolizing adventure, vitality, and momentum. The horse is the 7th of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac that are used in the Chinese lunar calendar. The Lunar New Year 2026 is the Year of the Horse. The Year of the Fire Horse is a remarkable event in the Chinese zodiac. ...

Image credit: Ian Cuming / Getty images The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) regulates the internal body processes that require no conscious awareness. For example, the rate of heart contractions, breathing, and the speed at which food passes through the digestive tract. The ANS is divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic sides. They can be thought of as the body’s gas pedal and brakes.  Each of the two sides of your nervous system uses specific counter balancing minerals and nutrients to...