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Dr. Stephen Porges PHD - POLYVAGAL THEORY EXPLAINED

Chasing Consciousness

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Engagement and Digestion: The Symbiotic Relationship

Social engagement is intricately linked to the act of eating, as ingestion stimulates the social engagement system. Dining together fosters connection and allows for relaxed social interaction. Conversely, the older vagal pathways related to digestion require a sense of safety; without this, hypervigilance can hinder digestive processes. Cultural practices, such as the tradition of taking a siesta after a large meal, highlight the importance of creating a secure environment for effective digestion, reinforcing the necessity of a calm state for optimal physiological functioning.

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