Promote Vagus Nerve tone for healing

Ways to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve - Parasympathetic

  1. Cold water - Splashing the face with cold water or in the shower doing warm/hot water for 2 minutes then cold water for 20-30 seconds, repeat 3 x (this will also help mitochondrial function)

  2. Singing/Chanting - As loud as you can, hold long notes, try to vibrate throat

  3. Gargling - Take a small sip of water and gargle. Goal is to gargling for 2 minutes vigorously. When doing it correctly the eyes should start to water

  4. Tongue Depressor - Gag reflex, start very gently

  5. Coughing - Forceful from the belly

  6. Chewing gum

  7. Laughter - Belly busting laughter

  8. Breathing - Many techniques, want to hold on the inspiration before exhaling. Recommend 4-7-8 breathing or Pranayama breathing

  9. Yoga

  10. Meditation or Mindfulness

  11. Prayer

  12. Exercise

  13. Tai Chi or Qi Gong

  14. Massage - Anterior neck and foot massage

  15. Supportive sleep - Right side

  16. EPA/DHA - 2000mg minimum, also anti-inflammatory

  17. Probiotics

  18. Zinc Carnosine - Also helps to repair gut

  19. Oxytocin

  20. 5-HTP

  21. Coffee Enemas

  22. Acupuncture

  23. Sun - Especially in the early part of the day, helps to set up circadian hormones

  24. Healthy supportive relationships

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