Radio Fitness Revolucionario Estimular el Nervio Vago para Gestionar el Estrés, con Antonio Valenzuela
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Dec 19, 2025 
Antonio Valenzuela, a physiotherapist and expert in vagus nerve stimulation, dives deep into the fascinating world of stress management. He explains the roles of homeostasis and allostasis in our lives. The importance of the vagus nerve is highlighted, including how it influences inflammation and emotional well-being. Valenzuela shares practical techniques for vagus stimulation, like nasal breathing and humming. Plus, discover how sauna and cold exposure can enhance resilience. It's an engaging exploration of the mind-body connection!
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Allostasis Explains Dynamic Stress
- Allostasis describes stability through change and explains how the body makes continual adjustments to stay near homeostasis.
- Stress is the cumulative alostatic load of those adjustments rather than a single fixed state.
Hypothalamus Is The Body's Thermostat
- The hypothalamus integrates internal and external signals and orchestrates endocrine and autonomic responses.
- Modern 'flat' lifestyles blunt those natural contrasts and de-tune the hypothalamic thermostat.
Vagus Is The Body's Chief Messenger
- The vagus nerve carries mostly afferent signals from the body to the brain and informs the hypothalamus about visceral state.
- Vagal activity is not just 'relaxation' control but a primary interoceptive messenger.