Overview
The Lionheart Stress Reduction & Nervous System Reset Protocol is an investigational, physician-guided program that combines bioelectric therapies, lifestyle optimization, and neuroscience-based interventions to help you break the cycle of chronic stress. This whole-body approach targets the root causes of nervous system dysregulation—using advanced tools like BodStim™, PEMF, red light therapy, cold plunge, hyperbaric oxygen, and personalized supplements to restore balance, improve resilience, and elevate your quality of life. Designed for those ready to move beyond symptom management and into true nervous system healing, this protocol offers a structured pathway back to calm, clarity, and vitality.
Key Benefits
This comprehensive program delivers multi-system stress relief and nervous system optimization:
- Reduces cortisol and chronic inflammation
- Activates parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) nervous system tone
- Enhances mitochondrial energy and mental clarity
- Improves heart rate variability (HRV) and emotional regulation
- Supports deeper sleep, mood stability, and long-term resilience
How It Works
The Stress Reduction Protocol is built around daily foundation practices and targeted therapies that work synergistically to calm your nervous system and restore balance.
Daily Foundation Protocol
Begin each day with a Morning Reset that includes cold plunge or cold shower (1–3 minutes) to lower inflammation and increase stress resilience, LED red and near-infrared light therapy (2–6 minutes per area) targeting the face, thyroid, back of head, and chest to support mitochondrial function and mood elevation, Lionheart Brain Band™ tDCS and electromagnetic cranial relaxation (12–20 minutes) to improve executive function and calm reactivity, and breathwork practices like box breathing or 4–7–8 breathing (3–6 minutes) to activate vagal tone and reduce baseline anxiety.
BodStim™ Bioelectric-Enhanced Exercise
Sessions occur 3–5 times per week for 20–35 minutes and combine low-frequency bioelectric stimulation with Zone 2 cardio, light resistance work, yoga flows, or core stability exercises. This pairing reduces cortisol, activates parasympathetic tone, enhances mitochondrial output, and sharpens mood and mental clarity.
PEMF Therapy
Daily or 3–5 times per week for 10–20 minutes, PEMF is applied to the spine, abdomen, or chest to improve HRV, promote relaxation, and support deeper sleep and cellular recovery.
Sauna and Cold Contrast Therapy
Performed 2–5 times per week, this practice alternates between sauna sessions (150–185°F for 10–20 minutes) and cold immersion (45–55°F for 1–3 minutes). Benefits include detox support, heat-shock protein activation, autonomic nervous system reset, and dramatic endorphin release.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Sessions of 45–60 minutes at 1.3–1.5 ATA occur 2–4 times per week to support deep nervous system recovery, reduce neuroinflammation, and improve mood and neuroplasticity. HBOT works synergistically with Brain Band™, LED light, and BodStim™ for accelerated resilience gains.
Yoga and Meditation
Daily gentle yoga (10–20 minutes) focuses on hip opening, diaphragm release, and spine mobility to reduce stored tension and improve vagal tone. Meditation occurs 1–2 times daily (5–20 minutes) using guided sessions, breath-focused practices, heart-coherence (HRV) training, or nature-sound immersion to reduce baseline sympathetic activity and promote calm.
Nature Exposure
Daily outdoor time of at least 20 minutes—whether forest walking, beach visits, park sunlight therapy, or grounding (barefoot contact for 5–10 minutes)—delivers measurable cortisol reduction, mood elevation, and circadian reset.
Nutrition for Stress Reduction
The protocol emphasizes a stress-lowering, Klotho-favorable diet rich in healthy fats (avocados, olive oil, almonds, salmon), leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables, berries, green tea or matcha, and fermented foods to support the gut-brain axis. Hydration with electrolytes and minerals is essential, while refined sugars, processed snacks, excessive caffeine, and alcohol are reduced or eliminated.
Personalized Supplements
A core stress-relief stack may include Magnesium Glycinate or Threonate for nervous system calm, Omega-3 DHA/EPA for anti-inflammatory and mood support, L-Theanine for calm focus, Ashwagandha to lower cortisol, Rhodiola Rosea for resilience and anti-fatigue, GABA or PharmaGABA for soothing neurotransmission, and Lionheart Klotho-favoring supplements including Vitamin D3 + K2, Resveratrol, NMN, Spermidine, Collagen peptides, and Probiotics. Brain-specific support may include Lionheart BrainStack™, Alpha-GPC, Lion’s Mane, and Curcumin for neuroinflammation reduction. All supplement protocols are personalized per patient and clinician evaluation.
Sleep Optimization
Evening routines include Lionheart Brain Band™ relaxation mode (10–15 minutes), blue-light control after 8 pm, Magnesium and L-Theanine supplementation, a cool and dark sleeping environment, and PEMF sleep programs if available.
What to Expect
After an initial consultation and informed consent, you’ll receive a personalized protocol that blends in-clinic therapies with at-home practices. Most sessions are gentle, non-invasive, and designed to fit into your daily routine. Over the course of the program, participants often report significant improvements in stress resilience, emotional regulation, sleep quality, energy levels, and overall sense of well-being. Progress may be tracked through HRV monitoring, sleep analysis, and subjective wellness assessments. Optional enhancements include journaling for cognitive unloading, group yoga or meditation sessions, longevity-focused coaching, earthing mats, and sound-frequency therapies paired with Brain Band™.
Ideal For
This protocol is ideal for individuals experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, nervous system dysregulation, poor sleep, or emotional overwhelm. It’s also well-suited for high-performing professionals, parents, caregivers, or anyone seeking a proactive, science-backed approach to nervous system health and long-term resilience.