22: The Vagus Nerve Shuts OFF Inflammation with Dr. Navaz Habib

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Full Circle Healing

Michael Roesslein

30 episodes

2 weeks ago

The Full Circle Healing Podcast is hosted by Rebel Health Founder and Wellness Educator, Michael Roesslein and features leading experts from a wide range of specialties, ranging from functional medicine to trauma healing, and everything in between. Each episode dives deep into the newest clinical insights, cutting-edge research, and actionable steps that listeners can apply immediately to reverse chronic symptoms and achieve long-lasting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Tune in to hear from doctors, researchers, therapists, authors, and educators as they share the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to empower your healing journey and guide you back towards true wellness.

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22: The Vagus Nerve Shuts OFF Inflammation with Dr. Navaz Habib

Full Circle Healing

46 minutes 50 seconds

10 months ago

22: The Vagus Nerve Shuts OFF Inflammation with Dr. Navaz Habib

Navaz Habib is a functional medicine practitioner and an expert on the vagus nerve.

In this episode, you're going to learn what the vagus nerve is and why it matters, how chronic stress can disrupt your body's healing ability, practical ways to stimulate the vagus nerve for better health, the role of breathing in calming your nervous system, and how new health technology like Tru Vaga can improve vagal tone and support recovery.

Dr. Navaz Habib is the bestselling author of “Activate Your Vagus Nerve”, and the newly released “Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve”. He is also the host of The Health Upgrade Podcast.

He graduated as class valedictorian from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2010 and went on to practice traditional chiropractic for years until he utilized the power of functional medicine to transform his own health. Dr. Habib is the founder of Health Upgraded, an online functional health consulting clinic, supporting optimal health by elevating the awareness and function of the vagus nerve.

Timestamps:

[04:40] What is the vagus nerve and why does it matter?

[06:56] Understanding the autonomic nervous system

[08:10] How the vagus nerve regulates inflammation

[11:05] The importance of balance between stress and recovery

[13:48] Why the vagus nerve impacts chronic inflammation

[16:27] The body's need for safety to heal effectively

[18:30] The vagus nerve's role in immune cell communication

[22:25] How chronic stress lowers vagal tone

[24:50] The connection between physical and psychological safety

[28:01] Practical ways to stimulate the vagus nerve

[30:10] How breathing patterns affect vagal tone

[34:08] Breath as a tool for nervous system regulation

[36:03] Cold water exposure and temperature therapies

[39:23] Breathing and meditation as a combined practice

[42:11] Introducing Tru Vaga, a vagus nerve stimulation device

[44:24] Benefits of Tru Vaga for chronic inflammation and digestion

Jumpstart your Vagus Nerve with Dr. Navaz’s 10 Day Program.

Learn more about Dr. Habib’s work on the Health Upgraded website and follow him on Instagram.

Resources Mentioned:

Tru Vaga | Website

The Health Upgrade Podcast with Dr. Navaz Habib | Spotify or Apple

Activate Your Vagus Nerve by Dr. Navaz Habib | Book or Audiobook

Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve by Dr. Navaz Habib | Book or Audiobook

The Feinstein Institutes: Dr. Kevin Tracey | Website

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