Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin 225 — Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health With Dr. Kevin Tracey
What if improving your mental health and physical well-being could be as simple as understanding one nerve in your body? Research shows your vagus nerve plays a powerful role in your well-being.
This week, I’m joined by Dr. Kevin Tracey, a world-renowned neurosurgeon and pioneering researcher, to explore the vagus nerve and how improving your vagal tone can improve your health.
Some of the things we discuss are:
- What the vagus nerve is and why it’s crucial for your overall health.
- How vagus nerve stimulation is being used to treat conditions like depression and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Clear signs of vagus nerve dysfunction and how it connects to inflammation.
- Practical ways to improve your vagal tone, from exercise to breath work.
- Why heart rate variability might be a window into your health.
- The critical role the vagus nerve plays in building mental strength and resilience.
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