Egg Meets Sperm Unlocking the Power of the Vagus Nerve: Hormones, Stress & Fertility
Hey, it’s Dr. Aumatma, host of Egg Meets Sperm, the best podcast to guide you through your fertility journey holistically! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nawaz Habib, bestselling author of Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve. Dr. Habib is an expert in optimizing vagus nerve function for better health, and today we’re diving into the powerful connection between the vagus nerve, hormones, and fertility.
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’. 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.
We discuss how the vagus nerve acts as a communication highway between your organs and brain, regulating hormones, stress, and inflammation. Learn why activating your vagus nerve is critical for optimal fertility and how daily practices like proper breathing, vocalization, and vagus nerve stimulation can drastically improve your health and fertility.
Key topics covered:
- What is the vagus nerve, and how does it affect hormones and fertility?
- The connection between stress, cortisol, and fertility issues
- Why vagus nerve function is crucial for achieving a relaxed state needed for conception
- Simple techniques to improve vagal tone (breathing, vocal exercises, and more!)
- The role of heart rate variability (HRV) in tracking stress resilience and vagus nerve health
- How vagus nerve stimulation can enhance fertility and overall well-being
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