Promote Vagus Nerve tone for healing
Ways to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve - Parasympathetic
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)
Singing/Chanting - As loud as you can, hold long notes, try to vibrate throat
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
Tongue Depressor - Gag reflex, start very gently
Coughing - Forceful from the belly
Chewing gum
Laughter - Belly busting laughter
Breathing - Many techniques, want to hold on the inspiration before exhaling. Recommend 4-7-8 breathing or Pranayama breathing
Yoga
Meditation or Mindfulness
Prayer
Exercise
Tai Chi or Qi Gong
Massage - Anterior neck and foot massage
Supportive sleep - Right side
EPA/DHA - 2000mg minimum, also anti-inflammatory
Probiotics
Zinc Carnosine - Also helps to repair gut
Oxytocin
5-HTP
Coffee Enemas
Acupuncture
Sun - Especially in the early part of the day, helps to set up circadian hormones
Healthy supportive relationships