Unlocking Energy: The Vagus Nerve and Breathing Techniques

Why are we so tired? Whether you’re getting enough sleep but still struggling with fatigue or the dreaded 3 PM slump, or fighting to fall asleep in the first place, world-class doctors are here to help troubleshoot your energy dips.

Get answers to all of your top energy questions, from tackling the afternoon energy dip to naturally boosting your melatonin to understanding the effects of energy drinks (synthetic or natural!) on sleep, leave with actionable tips to help you improve your energy levels.

• 2:20 The Inflammation Issue
• 12:04 Battling Your 3 PM Slump
• 15:00 Energy-Rich Foods
• 29:55 The Gut Connection to Energy
• 36:14 Caffeine: Good or Bad?
• 48:05 The Heart of the Immune System
• 54:57: How Hormones Impact Your Energy
• 1:02:15: Cortisol Throughout the Day
• 1:17:18 Blood Sugar Spikes

For more from our guests, you can find:

• Dr. Will Bulsiewicz at @theguthealthmd and www.theplantfedgut.com. Check out 38TERA at www.38tera.com. To hear more from Dr. B., check out these episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast:
• Ask The Doctor Gut Health Edition: Eliminating Bloat & Constipation, Supplements, Your Microbiome and More with Will Bulsiewicz, MD
• The Future of Gut Health: Cancer Treatment, Circadian Rhythms, Mental Health Advancements, and So Much More with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
• Dr. William Li at @drwilliamli and www.drwilliamli.com. Grab his newest book Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer or check out his YouTube channel. To hear more from Dr. Li, check out these episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast:
• A Doctor’s Anti-Diet Guide To Healthy Fat Levels + Honest Thoughts On Ozempic, Calorie Deficits, High-Protein Diets, & More With Dr. William Li
• What to Eat For Longevity, Inflammation, Cancer Prevention, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, & More with Dr. William Li
• The Health Effects Of Alcohol Part 1: Gut Health & Cancer with Dr. Robynne Chutkan & Dr. William Li 
• Dr. Aviva Romm at @dr.avivaromm and www.avivaromm.com. Listen to her podcast, On Health. To hear more from Dr. Romm, check out these episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast:
• Ask The Doctor: Hormone Edition with Aviva Romm, MD
• Hormone Q&A—Solutions for Belly Fat, Acne, Hair Loss, Migraines, PMS, Insomnia, Low Energy, and More with Dr. Aviva Romm
• The Health Effects of Alcohol: Hormones & Brain Health with Dr. Aviva Romm & Louisa Nicola

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