1 Thing Vagus Nerve Experts Do that you Probably Don’t

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Unlock the secret that experts like Stephen Porges, Deb Dana, and Stanley Rosenberg prioritize but you might not be! Dive into the intriguing world of polyvagal theory, the polyvagal ladder and the vagus nerve where we explore the wisdom of Deb Dana, Stephen Porges, Stanley Rosenberg and their profound insights into the nervous system.

Discover what is most important about vagus nerve regulation.

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The Secret Behind the Vagus Nerve Reset

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In this short video, I will share with you the secrets behind the basic exercise. If you are curious what creates a parasympathetic nervous system response in the nervous system reset, I will show you in this video.

This video will begin by going step-by-step through the vagus nerve reset or basic exercise. Then we will delve into the science behind the yawn, sigh, and saliva production response initiated by the specific eye movements of the exercise.

You can follow along as I demonstrate the exercise and find out how the movements can regulate your nervous system.

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2 Easy Foot Acupressure Points Instant Headache Relief

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In this video I will demonstrate 2 easy acupressure points on your feet to relieve headaches fast.

Great surge: Also known as LIVER-3 or Tai Chong, this point sits in the valley between the big toe and the second toe around 1-2 inches back from the toes. It may help decrease stress, insomnia, and anxiety.

Above tears: This is also called GallBladder-41 or Zulinqi, and is located between and slightly back from the fourth and fifth toes. A 2017 studyTrusted Source suggested that acupuncture at GB41 and other points was better for reducing migraine episodes than Botox injections or medication.

Hold each point for 3 mins

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3 Breathing Exercises for Deep Sleep

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Struggling with sleepless nights? 🌙✨ In this video I will share with you 3 breathing exercises to guide you into restful sleep. These three breathing techniques are designed to access your parasympathetic nervous system or your “rest and digest.” It will help you unwind, relax, before you go to bed.

🌙 Moon Channel Breathing: Allows you to access the calming energy of the your parasympathetic nervous system and rest and digest. Regulate your nervous system and create calming and soothing energy so you can fall asleep.

🌬️ Alternate Nostril Breathing: Is a breath that is known to create balance in your nervous system and also to calm and clear your mind.

🌬️ 3 Part Breathing: This is one of my favourite breathing techniques for sleep because I find it mimics the rhythm of “falling” asleep.

Try all three of these breathing techniques and see which one works best for you to invite deep and restful sleep 😴🌟

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Self Massage Constipation Relief in 2 mins

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Self Massage Constipation Relief in 2 mins
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Self Massage Constipation Relief in 2 mins

Abdominal massage is one of the best ways to solve constipation. You can do it right before you go to bed and right after you wake up in the morning. Usually you will feel the need to clear your bowels after doing this abdominal self-massage for constipation.

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor

2. Rub your hands together until they are warm

3. Take your first two fingers (index and middle) and make clockwise circles around your navel

4. Now massage your large intestine. Start from the bottom right hand side, go across the top and then go down the bottom left side. Circline 9-18 times as you move up, across and down. If you find a painful spot or knot, spend more time there.

5. To massage your small intestines, come into the area inside of the large intestines. Now make small circles in this inner circle 3-9 times as you circle back into the navel.

6. If you feel a big lump while you are doing the massage at bedtime, put your palm over it and sleep with it there until morning. This will soften the knot, release pain and allow you to release your bowels more easily the next morning.

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4 Vagus Nerve Massage for Stress & Anxiety

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Vagus nerve massage, or vagal nerve stimulation is a technique that involves gently massaging the general area where your vagus nerve innervates your body. Your vagus nerve is a major nerve that runs from the brainstem down to the abdomen. Of course you are not directly stimulating this nerve, but you are indirectly soothing the areas that are affected.

Your vagus nerve plays a crucial role in regulates stress and anxiety by influencing your heart rate, digestion, and the “rest and digest” response of the parasympathetic nervous system.

When we massage anywhere from the brainstem down to the abdomen, the pathway of the vagus nerve, it can have a calming effect on your body. That message gets transmitted up to your mind.

Here are the 4 vagus nerve massage techniques I am going to demonstrate in this video:

1. Neck and Throat Massage:

Gently massage the sides of your neck with your fingers using circular motions.
Apply light pressure to the sides of your throat, moving from your jawline downward.

2. Humming or Gargling

Behind the Ear Massage:

Use your index and middle fingers to gently massage the area behind your ears in a circular motion.
This area includes the mastoid bone, which is located just behind the earlobe.

3. Chest and Heart Area Massage:

Gently massage your chest, especially around the heart area, using gentle circular motions.
This can help stimulate the vagus nerve and activate the parasympathetic response.

4. Abdominal Massage:

Lie down in a comfortable position and gently massage your abdomen in a clockwise circular motion using your palms.
The vagus nerve connects to various organs in the abdomen, so stimulating this area can help activate the nerve.

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