49. Unlocking the Power of the Vagus Nerve with Rebecca Arsena

Have you heard of the vagus nerve? This episode is for you if you suffer from conditions like anxiety, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines and more. A healthy vagus nerve may just be the secret to feeling your best.

Rebecca Arsena is back on the show today. She is a certified functional nutrition counselor and functional medicine certified health coach dedicated to empowering women over 40 to optimize their gut health and get to the root cause of chronic symptoms.

Unlike other coaches who focus on surface level strategies like macro and calorie counting, Rebecca digs deeper because she believes women deserve more than just symptom management! Her mission is to help women reconnect with their body’s signals and break free from one-size-fits-all nutrition advice so they can heal and thrive!

We learn:

• How the vagus nerve plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being
• Dysfunction of the vagus nerve can lead to various health issues, including digestive problems, anxiety and inflammation
• Simple and free techniques such as gargling, humming, chanting, prioritizing sleep, social connection and external vagus nerve stimulators can help regulate and improve vagus nerve function
• Awareness and measurement, such as heart rate variability (HRV) and bowel transit time can be used to track improvement in vagal tone
• Caffeine and alcohol can have negative effects on the vagus nerve
• Devices can be used to improve vagus nerve function, but more research is needed
• Breathing exercises and laughter are simple ways to support the vagus nerve

Free Vagus Nerve PDF:

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Connect with Rebecca:

https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaarsena/

https://www.rebeccaarsena.com/

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