Healing The Vagus Nerve with Dr. Perry Nickelston

Alex speaks with Dr. Perry Nickelston about the importance of the vagus nerve. They discuss: 2:06 - What the vagus nerve is and the role it plays in health. 5:30 - What vagal tone means. 11:30 - The connecting between blood flow, oxygen and nutrients, and pain 13:30 - Posture and vagal tone 17:15 - Massage for the vagus nerve. 23:29 - Movement and the vagus nerve. 24:15 - Movement, and the importance of breathing correctly. 32:42 - Singing, humming, vibration for the vagus nerve 41:52 - The importance of hydration 46:25 - The importance of stomach acid and digestion 51:10 - Feeling worse before feeling better 20% off EMR-Tek Red and Near Infrared Lights using this link: https://www.emr-tek.com/healthpath20 Grounding sandals: https://earthrunners.com/?rfsn=654986... Use code '10Alex' for discount. PEMF and Sauna Blankets: https://boncharge.com/?rfsn=7926212.4... Our team at Healthpath help people take charge of their gut health. Visit our website to learn more: https://healthpath.com Order a SIBO test: https://bit.ly/492BPba Order a gut microbiome test: https://bit.ly/47L96GU Visit our blog: https://healthpath.com/blog/ Find and work with an experienced practitioner using our directory: https://healthpath.com/directory Follow us on Instagram here:   / ourhealthpath   Follow Alex on Instagram here:   / alexandermanos   Sign up to our new newsletter: https://healthpath.com/newsletter/ --- Episode sponsor: Live Kefir Company Live Kefir Company offer three types of Kefir milk: cow, goat & coconut meaning there is something to suit everyone. Their multi award-winning Kefir is made in the traditional way using live kefir grains and this means that the 300 billion beneficial bacteria* reach your gut alive, supporting your immunity, helping with tiredness & fatigue and can even reducing stress and anxiety.  Live Kefir Company offer 11 & 22 day courses, discounted subscriptions and a handy taster pack. To receive 15% off your first order use code healthpath at our checkout, exclusive to healthpath listeners. Visit us at www.livekefircompany.co.uk ---