Dr. Jonathan Kuo says nervous-system resilience means returning to baseline after stress, not staying calm; his advice is to prioritize sleep, manageable movement, social connection and time outdoors over stacking wellness interventions.
Kuo, founder of Extension Health, says he developed Neuro Reset for high-performing patients with persistent anxiety, brain fog or disrupted sleep, often despite unremarkable lab results. The procedure combines a stellate ganglion block, which he says temporarily blocks fight-or-flight signals, with fluid injected around the vagus nerve; low-dose ketamine is optional. Kuo says most patients see meaningful results within 24 hours and effects typically last three to six months, though responses vary. The article does not provide study data for these reported outcomes.
Kuo says the procedure is not a substitute for basic habits. His suggested transition points between parts of the day include a short walk after work, a breathing pattern before bed or leaving a phone outside the bedroom.
