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system. Lying flat allows stomach acid to creep upward, causing heartburn or gut stagnation. Modern toilets have us sitting


instead of squatting, like our ancestors. Using a Squatty Potty, a foot stool that raises the feet to position the body in a squatting position, helps align the body with gravity for smoother elimination. Eating foods that contain the


essential hormone tryptophan helps the body produce more of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is a pleiotropic hormone, meaning it has multiple effects on a variety of physiological and behavioral functions in the body. “Without it, humans could not


stand up or survive in gravity,” says Spiegel, who published a paper on the subject in the journal Gastroenterology & Hepatology. The phrase “STACK TEN” can


help you remember foods that are rich in tryptophan, like salmon, seeds, turkey, avocado, chicken, chickpeas, kidney beans, tofu, eggs, and nuts. Back pain. According to the World


Health Organization, low back pain affects 619 million people globally, and it is estimated that the number of cases will increase to 843 million by 2050. It’s the single leading cause


of disability worldwide and the condition for which the greatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation. The spine holds us up against


gravity, and low back pain is a clear signal that the body is struggling with gravity intolerance. People with low back pain could


benefit from using a standing desk and balance boards in their workspaces to help conquer gravity’s demands on the body, says Spiegel. It’s also crucial to develop a strong


core through exercises that target the abdominal and back muscles. Posture is also important. Practice


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compensate, blood flow to the brain decreases, which can make you feel dizzy and lightheaded. Being dehydrated exacerbates


the pull of gravity on the body. It’s important to drink fluids throughout the day, even setting a timer on your phone or watch as a reminder to hydrate. If you feel like you’re about to faint,


Spiegel recommends TRIPP VR, a virtual reality app focused on mindfulness and well-being, as a comprehensive program to help elevate your mood.


standing up straight, which helps to avoid pain and fatigue. Talk to your doctor about using


an inversion table, a piece of equipment that allows you to hang upside down and use gravity to help decompress the spine, relieve pressure on the nerves and discs, and improve flexibility. Hanging from a pull-up bar


is also a great way to stretch and decompress the spine, improve grip strength and shoulder mobility. Start with 10 to 30 seconds at a time and build up gradually. Spiegel says that wearing a


weighted vest will help strengthen the back along with other parts of the body and help build gravity resilience over time. “I wore a weighted vest and ankle


weights for eight weeks to build my gravity resilience,” he says. “The goal was to strengthen my body so that when I removed the weights everyday activities felt easier and lighter.” Lightheadedness. When you


stand up too quickly, gravity pulls blood toward your legs, and as your body adjusts blood pressure to


stop what you’re doing and bend over so that your head is below the level of your heart. This allows gravity to fill your head up with blood to avoid passing out. Gravity may also contribute to


vertigo, the sensation of spinning or swaying that affects up to one in five people at some point in their lives. With benign paroxysmal positional


vertigo (BPPV), tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear become dislodged and move into the semicircular canals. These vestibular shifts can cause dizziness, anxiety, and even panic attacks, says Spiegel. An ear, nose, and throat (ENT)


specialist can perform special techniques, such as the Epley maneuver, that guides the calcium crystals back into place to manage BPPV. Depression and anxiety. Simply standing or sitting tall can improve mood and confidence. Anti-gravity meditations, such as imagining your body floating upward, help counter the feeling of heaviness and depression. Virtual reality experiences that


create the sensation of floating can also activate parts of the brain that help lift mood and improve emotional well-being. Spiegel recommends TRIPP


VR, a virtual reality app focused on mindfulness and well-being, as a comprehensive program to help elevate your mood. Antigravity music, upbeat


music that lifts your spirits by focusing on themes of elevation and stimulating feelings of positivity and empowerment, is also beneficial.


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