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L-Theanine for Anxiety: What 11 Clinical Trials Show

April 8, 2026 by The Well Proven
L-Theanine for Anxiety: What 11 Clinical Trials Show

L-theanine for anxiety works by boosting alpha brain waves within 40 minutes. A review of 11 RCTs shows 200-400 mg/day reduces stress with no serious side effects.

Categories Wellness Tags alpha waves, anxiety, l-theanine, stress relief, supplements

Somatic Exercises for Stress: What Science Supports

April 25, 2026April 1, 2026 by The Well Proven
Somatic Exercises for Stress: What Science Supports

Somatic exercises for stress went viral on TikTok, but what does the evidence actually support? A look at the RCTs behind yoga, breathing, and body-based stress relief.

Categories Wellness Tags HRV, somatic exercises, stress relief, vagus nerve, yoga

Vagus Nerve Exercises: 6 Evidence-Based Ways to Calm Your Nervous System

April 25, 2026March 22, 2026 by The Well Proven
Vagus Nerve Exercises: 6 Evidence-Based Ways to Calm Your Nervous System

Vagus nerve exercises backed by clinical research — cold exposure, slow breathing, humming, and more to activate your calm response.

Categories Wellness Tags breathing exercises, parasympathetic, stress relief, vagal tone, vagus nerve exercises

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