Rewiring Your Brain for Calm with Vagus Nerve Stimulation #99

Rewiring Your Brain for Calm with Vagus Nerve Stimulation #99

Author: Sarah Dawkins - Root Cause Healing and Natural Holistic Health Coach December 12, 2024 Duration: 6:03

Today we're exploring a powerful technique to reduce anxiety and increase stress tolerance, vagus nerve stimulation. The vagus nerve acts as a vital communication pathway between your brain and body, linking the gut to the brain and reaching every major organ along the way.


When your vagus nerve is functioning well, it has a high "vagal tone." Signs of low vagal tone include trouble calming down, shallow breathing, difficulty swallowing, a hoarse voice, a weak gag reflex, and digestive problems.


Discover simple, effective ways to improve vagal tone and enhance your body's ability to handle stress. Tune in to learn more!


#vagusnerve #vagusnervestimulation #vagaltone


Find me at www.sarahdawkins.com


Hosted by integrative health practitioner Sarah Dawkins, Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers is for anyone who senses there's more to their wellbeing than standard diagnoses and treatments. This podcast digs into the often-overlooked connections between our emotional histories, nervous system states, and physical health. Rather than offering another set of tips for managing symptoms, conversations here explore how unresolved trauma can manifest as chronic pain, what true nervous system regulation feels like, and practical ways to engage the body's own wisdom for healing. You'll find a focus on somatic practices and the underlying principles of natural recovery, all aimed at moving past simply coping and towards reclaiming a genuine sense of vitality. It’s a space for those ready to look deeper, questioning the root causes of imbalance and discovering a more integrated path to lasting wellness. Each episode builds on the idea that you are not just a patient to be managed, but an active participant in your own healing journey. Tune in for thoughtful, grounded discussions that bridge the gap between mind and body, offering a compassionate and insightful companion for your personal health exploration.
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