130: Autonomic Dysfunction: Connecting the Dots of 'Unrelated' Symptoms

Welcome back to another episode of the health upgrade podcast!I am Dr. Nevaz Habib and I am here in person with JP Eriko. I'm back in Florida, speaking at a conference, and today we're going to talk about Vagus Nerve Stimulation.For me, this is a major piece of the future of healthcare. I think the Vagus Nerve has been overlooked for too long. I think that the use of Vagus Nerve Stimulation has started to really blow up for people to understand how this works, and what we can utilize in a clinical and personal setting, where people can actually have potentially a device in their own hands. So today, I want to talk about the science of it, and the difference between the types of Vagus Nerve Stimulation. Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.com.Contact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa

12 Okt 20221h 8min

Hello, everybody and welcome back to the Health Upgrade PodcastIn today’s episode, we're going to dig into a new topic, which has to do with the nutrition and the function of macrophages. And we're specifically talking about a particular nutrient that is absolutely essential to the function of these macrophages, which is ironIron is one of those important minerals that need to get to and be present in so many different organs and so many different cells. And today, we're going to dig into how iron is utilized and metabolized within the macrophage, to support the immune system.Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.comContact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa

5 Okt 20221h

Our topic today is very scientific, heavy, and wonderful. It's something that I think, as we go through, it's clearly going to open your eyes to understanding the immune system, how the immune system has been misunderstood for quite some time, and the cells that are actually required for our homeostatic optimal function.So today, we're going to dig into macrophages and all the different types of macrophages within the body. We are analyzing their role in development, homeostasis, and in inflammation. We are also explaining why these cells function the way they do, and why they're super important! Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.com.Contact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa

28 Sep 20221h 3min

Hello everybody and welcome to the Heath Upgrade PodcastToday we’ll be discussing functional gastrointestinal disorders and some of the research that's been coming out with regards to vagus nerve stimulation, as well as how it can have a specific role in the therapy of these particular conditions.We’ll briefly touch on the diagnosis of the functional gastrointestinal disorders, what's causing them, and analyze the research showing the therapeutic efficacy of Vagus Nerve Stimulation.Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.com.Contact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa

21 Sep 202241min

In today’s episode, we are going to dive into digestion and how the vagus nerve is involved in the digestive process. We are also explaining how the nervous system involves in that from an evolutionary standpoint and how our brain and our gut interact with one another.Digestive sequencing and the process by which we digest our food to get those nutrients into our body is obviously very important for our survival. But how do we make sure that our digestion is functioning really well? Stay tuned as we analyze the digestive process and how we evolved to become human in the sense of having our nutrients come into our bloodstream and get through to our cells to create the function that they do!Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.com.Contact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa

14 Sep 20221h 18min

In today's episode, we are digging into neuroimmune dysfunction and development. We are talking about how our immune system dictates the development of our brain and dysfunction, as well as, what inputs are going on environmentally, and how those dysfunctions can lead to many conditions early on in childhood, later on in life, and even in the middle of life, as well.We'll talk about different conditions like autism, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. And we'll get into an understanding of how the immune system plays a vital role in the development of a good functioning brain and in the development of a lot of these conditions as well when dysfunction does occur in those cells.Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.com.Contact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa

7 Sep 20221h 3min

In today's episode, we're really excited to have a special guest, Dr. Chris Czura. He is a molecular immunologist who has been studying Vagus Nerve Stimulation for the past 20 years! Chris has also participated in other early-stage companies in bioelectronic, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and wearable and off-buddy diagnostics. He served as vice president of Scientific Affairs of the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, overseeing all aspects of laboratory operations, and the annual budget for construction and renovation projects. Dr. Czura coordinated strategic plan development with the President and Board of Directors and represented the research portfolio to the senior leadership of Northwell Health.In today’s episode, we are going to discuss his journey through the research realm in the vagus nerve, cholinergic, anti-inflammatory pathway, and all of the amazing “eureka” moments that kind of popped up throughout his journey. Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.com.Contact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa Chris CzuraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cczura/

31 Aug 20221h 12min

Hello everybody and welcome to the Health Upgrade PodcastSo today we want to dig into a slightly new topic which is autoimmunity. Specifically, we are going to discuss what autoimmune disorders are, how autoimmune conditions begin, and the pathophysiology behind many of them. We are also going to explain how our personal internal immune system is actually acting against our own cells, and what can we do to prevent that.Rate and review before the next episode. If you want to know more about us and what we do, go to www.healthupgradepodcast.com.Contact info:Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabibJP ErricoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa

24 Aug 202242min