Struggling With Mystery Symptoms? An Expert Explains Why Your Vagus Nerve May Hold the Key and How to Fix It with Dr. Navaz Habib

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Jan 27, 2025

Dr. Navaz Habib, a functional medicine practitioner and bestselling author, dives into the often-overlooked vagus nerve and its crucial role in health. He discusses the four types of stresses affecting our well-being and highlights how wearable technology can track our health metrics. Dr. Habib emphasizes the importance of sleep architecture and shares practical tips for enhancing recovery through breathing techniques and emotional safety. Discover actionable steps to nurture your vagus nerve and optimize your health in a busy world!

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Vagus Nerve Overview

The vagus nerve, the 10th cranial nerve, uniquely extends beyond the head, connecting to every organ.
It transmits information about inflammation and organ function to the brain, crucial for gut health and mental well-being.

INSIGHT

Stress and Vagus Nerve

Chronic stress damages the vagus nerve, impacting various bodily functions.
Four key stress types are daily, psychological (past traumas), physical (injuries, sedentary lifestyle), and biochemical (toxins, nutrient deficiencies).

ADVICE

Benefits of Improved HRV

Notice improvements beyond physical performance when HRV and recovery improve, such as reduced anxiety and better digestion.
These improvements indicate better vagal tone and a calmer response to stressors.

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This episode is brought to you by Fatty15 and Cozy Earth.

When we think about longevity and health, the vagus nerve isn’t always at the top of our minds. However, its function—and the signs of dysfunction in our body—can signal that it’s time to reassess our lifestyle. Prioritizing sleep, rest, and relaxation might be the key to restoring balance. Today’s guest highlights why this is essential and shares practical tips for integrating these practices into our busy lives.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Navaz Habib to explore the power of the vagus nerve and how modern life stressors affect its optimal function. Dr. Habib breaks down the four types of stress we face and how wearable technology can help us self-assess throughout the day. He also delves into sleep architecture and shares strategies for building routines that enhance overall well-being. Tune in to discover simple, actionable steps to reduce stress, optimize your health, and take charge of your well-being today!

Dr. Navaz Habib is a functional medicine practitioner, chiropractor, renowned international speaker, and bestselling author dedicated to optimizing health by addressing root causes. As the founder of Health Upgraded, an online functional health clinic, he empowers parents and health seekers to enhance energy, productivity, and overall well-being through vagus nerve optimization. Inspired by his transformation from chronic health issues, Dr. Habib takes a holistic approach to help clients overcome challenges like chronic, uncontrolled inflammation. He is the author of Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve, working with clients worldwide to teach strategies that activate their innate parasympathetic healing capacity.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Habib dive into:

Top signs that the vagus nerve is not working as it should (00:26)
Top triggers that damage the vagus nerve (04:50)
How wearables technology can help us self asses (14:13)
Breaking down heart rate variability and the healing process (23:21)
Respiratory Rate (33:28)
Optimal Sleep architecture and cycles (38:33)
Doubling down your sleep to improve your vagus Nerve (50:55)
The importance of creating routines in the morning and the evening (54:06)
Recommendation to protect your vagus nerve (01:03:16)
Dr. Habib's practice (01:08:09)

Also mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Habib’s Book: Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve
Dr. Habib’s Slides: Deciphering Wearable Data

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