Staff Pick
Do you know the role the vagus nerve and parasympathetic nervous system play in chronic illness? Until this book came my way, I really didn't. But it clearly explains the importance of this giant nerve and provides supportive routines that are easy to follow and incorporate into your routine. Recommended By Marianne T, Powells.com
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Synopsis
Repair your vagus nerve and experience amazing health and wellness benefits Your vagus nerve is the largest and most important nerve in your body. It carries messages to and from your brain, gut, heart and other major muscles and organs. However, common issues like inflammation, stress, or physical trauma can interfere with the nerve's ability to function. In turn, the vagus nerve can affect a wide variety of bodily functions including heart rate, feeling full after finishing a meal, bladder control, and so much more.
Luckily, there are tons of quick-and-easy ways to activate and exercise the nerve, strengthening its function and restoring your body to good health. Packed with easy-to-follow exercises and activities, this book will show you how to unlock the power of the vagus nerve to heal your body and get back to a state of balance.
Synopsis
Learn how exercising your vagus nerve, which regulates automatic functions in the body, can help you take control of your health Anatomists were stumped. How could the vagus nerve, a single nerve beginning in the brainstem, be so long and connect to so many different organs? What effects could this nerve possibly employ? With such a vast array of potential functions, what would happen if this nerve was injured or cut?
This helpful guide provides all the tools you need to understand and heal your vagus nerve, the rest, digest and recovery system. You'll learn simple yet powerful techniques to address a variety of ailments health challenges, like inflammation, gut sensitivity and brain fog, from their root causes originating with the vagus nerve. Author Dr. Navaz Habib lays out easy-to-follow daily and weekly routines to help on the path to healing, including:
Breathing Techniques Exercises for Mindfulness Tools to Improve Your Digestion Functional Medicine Testing Acupuncture and Massage and more