Why Your Nervous System Matters

Recently, I’ve been diving deep into the nervous system — something I didn’t pay much attention to before. It started with my daughter Lily, who was having trouble staying in deep sleep. As I researched, I realized she was spending too much time in the “go mode” side of the nervous system — the sympathetic system.

Then it hit me: I was doing the same. Always “on,” not resting enough, pushing through. And my body was telling me: more fatigue, stronger cravings, and a sense that my health was just a little “off.”

Your nervous system isn’t designed to stay on one side all the time. It’s meant to flow like the tide.

A Healthy Daily Rhythm

Here’s how your nervous system ideally shifts throughout the day:

• Morning: Cortisol naturally spikes after waking. This is good! It gives you energy, focus, and motivation.
  

• Meals: Your body should switch into “rest & digest” mode, slowing down so you absorb nutrients.
  

• Evening: Cortisol drops, and your parasympathetic system helps you repair, balance hormones, and sink into restorative sleep.
  

The Problem with Modern Life

Caffeine, screens, long workdays, stress, late-night scrolling — all of these tricks your body into thinking it’s still morning. Cortisol stays high all day (and even at night), keeping you stuck in survival mode instead of repair mode.

Signs Your Cortisol May Be Too High:

• Trouble falling or staying asleep
  

• Sugar, salt, or fat cravings
  

• Feeling “wired but tired”
  

• Weaker immunity or slower healing
  

• Weight gain around the belly
  

This was a huge aha moment for me: my struggles weren’t about willpower, but signals from my nervous system.

Plants That Help Calm the Nervous System

The good news? Plants can support the nervous system naturally.

• Ashwagandha → An adaptogen that helps your body manage stress and return to balance. (Found in Healing Turmeric)
  

• Turmeric & Ginger → Reduce inflammation and calm the body when it’s “stuck on.” (Found in Healing Turmeric)
  

• Cacao & Reishi Mushroom → Rich in magnesium and calming compounds that relax muscles, ease stress, and support better sleep. (Found in Happy Cacao)
  
  

These ingredients help shift the body back into balance — supporting sleep, resilience, and steady energy.

Daily Rituals to Reset

If you’ve been feeling wired, tired, or craving a reset, here are a few simple rituals to try:

• Start your day with a Daily Greens shot to give your body clean energy.
  

• Build moments of “rest & digest” into meals (take 3 slow breaths before eating).
  

• End your night with a warm mug of Healing Turmeric Latte or Happy Cacao for nervous system support.
  

Your health isn’t just about food or fitness — it’s about how often you let your nervous system rest.

👉 Try Healing Turmeric to support calm, balance, and better sleep
👉 Read more on the SuperPlants Health Blog

Eat Plants. Feel Alive.
xo Kristel & Michael