Living Well Together with The McCoskeys | Ep.109
Thu Feb 05 2026
Brows, Brazilians , and Why Your Blood Pressure Might Be a Nervous System Signal
What starts as a simple eyebrow moment quickly turns into… well… a full-blown Living Well Together episode. 😅
In this one, Lisa gives Terry a little “silver fox” brow makeover using Crunchi’s newly launched optimized NutriBrow, and yes… we debate what shape makes you look surprised vs. slightly angry vs. “McDonald’s arches”. Terry, being the good sport he is, asks the important questions — like whether there’s a white brow pencil option and what, exactly, a “Brazilian” is… because apparently it’s slightly more than a million. 😂
But then we pivot — because it’s February, and in the office that means Heart Health Month.
We talk about why heart disease and cardiovascular issues are still a major conversation in America (yes, we reference the CDC), and why waiting until you “feel bad” is a terrible health strategy.
Terry breaks down blood pressure in a way that actually makes sense:
- Why blood pressure is often a signal, not a failure
- What “sympathetic dominance” has to do with blood vessels staying tight
- The classic garden hose analogy (with a few spicy extras 😬)
- Why cholesterol isn’t the villain people think it is
- And why personalized care matters because there’s no such thing as a “normal” person, only averages
We also get into the upper cervical chiropractic / atlas connection and how the brainstem and autonomic nervous system play a bigger role in regulation than most people realize — plus a fascinating study that found measurable drops in blood pressure after a specific upper cervical correction and why the research conversation is still evolving.
And because we’re us… we also take a brief detour into Aunt Gwen’s “anti-aging” skincare secret and why Terry thinks our healthcare system sometimes acts more like disease management than actual health management.
Next week: we’re coming back with Part 2 — more practical, holistic heart support strategies, lifestyle, emotional heart health, the importance of a healthy family heart, and what it looks like to truly balance the system… and Terry will (hopefully) have eyebrows that match.
🔗 Links + Resources
Want to snag the goodies we mentioned in today’s episode?
🫀 Standard Process (Clinician / SLP Ordering)
Enroll in our free Patient Direct program and shop our practitioner-recommended Standard Process support through our clinician portal here:
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✨ Crunchi – New Optimized NutriBrow Formula
Grab the new Crunchi NutriBrow (all shades) here:
👉 https://crunchi.com/?als=lisamccoskey
💄 25% Off Sale: Everluxe Lipstick + HydroGloss Lip Oil
Take advantage of the 25% off lip sale (Everluxe Lipstick + HydroGloss Lip Oil):
👉 https://crunchi.com/?als=lisamccoskey
P.S. If you’re not sure which shade is best for you (taupe for the silver foxes 😄), message Lisa and she’ll help you pick.
Join the Living Well Experience private Facebook group for wellness tips and tricks:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingwellexperience
✨ Like, subscribe, follow, and leave a comment — and tell us: are you team “natural brow” or team “frame the face”?
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Brows, Brazilians , and Why Your Blood Pressure Might Be a Nervous System Signal What starts as a simple eyebrow moment quickly turns into… well… a full-blown Living Well Together episode. 😅 In this one, Lisa gives Terry a little “silver fox” brow makeover using Crunchi’s newly launched optimized NutriBrow, and yes… we debate what shape makes you look surprised vs. slightly angry vs. “McDonald’s arches”. Terry, being the good sport he is, asks the important questions — like whether there’s a white brow pencil option and what, exactly, a “Brazilian” is… because apparently it’s slightly more than a million. 😂 But then we pivot — because it’s February, and in the office that means Heart Health Month. We talk about why heart disease and cardiovascular issues are still a major conversation in America (yes, we reference the CDC), and why waiting until you “feel bad” is a terrible health strategy. Terry breaks down blood pressure in a way that actually makes sense: - Why blood pressure is often a signal, not a failure - What “sympathetic dominance” has to do with blood vessels staying tight - The classic garden hose analogy (with a few spicy extras 😬) - Why cholesterol isn’t the villain people think it is - And why personalized care matters because there’s no such thing as a “normal” person, only averages We also get into the upper cervical chiropractic / atlas connection and how the brainstem and autonomic nervous system play a bigger role in regulation than most people realize — plus a fascinating study that found measurable drops in blood pressure after a specific upper cervical correction and why the research conversation is still evolving. And because we’re us… we also take a brief detour into Aunt Gwen’s “anti-aging” skincare secret and why Terry thinks our healthcare system sometimes acts more like disease management than actual health management. Next week: we’re coming back with Part 2 — more practical, holistic heart support strategies, lifestyle, emotional heart health, the importance of a healthy family heart, and what it looks like to truly balance the system… and Terry will (hopefully) have eyebrows that match. 🔗 Links + Resources Want to snag the goodies we mentioned in today’s episode? 🫀 Standard Process (Clinician / SLP Ordering) Enroll in our free Patient Direct program and shop our practitioner-recommended Standard Process support through our clinician portal here: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek42tGI0bddlaDek7zRTgLXMlBrDGl-jGYXw4U5g08Wx2DHg/viewform?usp=header ✨ Crunchi – New Optimized NutriBrow Formula Grab the new Crunchi NutriBrow (all shades) here: 👉 https://crunchi.com/?als=lisamccoskey 💄 25% Off Sale: Everluxe Lipstick + HydroGloss Lip Oil Take advantage of the 25% off lip sale (Everluxe Lipstick + HydroGloss Lip Oil): 👉 https://crunchi.com/?als=lisamccoskey P.S. If you’re not sure which shade is best for you (taupe for the silver foxes 😄), message Lisa and she’ll help you pick. Join the Living Well Experience private Facebook group for wellness tips and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingwellexperience ✨ Like, subscribe, follow, and leave a comment — and tell us: are you team “natural brow” or team “frame the face”?