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Local practitioner says digestion begins in the mind during River Road wellness talk
Summary
Dr. Melanie Carlin led a presentation tying somatic regulation to digestion, offering breath and posture techniques and warning that routine antacid use can interfere with protein digestion; she encouraged practices to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Dr. Melanie Carlin told neighbors that digestion and many aspects of physical health are closely tied to nervous‑system regulation and that simple somatic practices can improve symptoms such as indigestion and anxiety.
"So, actually, digestion begins our mind," Dr. Carlin said while guiding attendees through breathing and posture exercises intended to stimulate the vagus nerve and parasympathetic response. She described the physiological sequence by which salivary enzymes and hydrochloric acid begin chemical digestion, warned that overuse of antacids can disrupt protein digestion, and recommended mindful chewing and meal‑time practices.
Dr. Carlin demonstrated short techniques — low‑back breathing, shifting visual focus, and gentle neck and abdominal movements — and suggested handouts and a YouTube channel for follow‑up. She framed the session as educational and urged attendees to consult licensed medical providers for diagnosis and treatment rather than substitute meeting demonstrations for clinical care.
