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If Individuals are experiencing health issues such as fatigue, allergies, anxiety, gut issues, brain fog, or depression, then the vagus nerve is affected. When the vagus nerve isn’t performing at its optimal, we can experience a myriad of health issues. In conjunction with other aspects of your biology, increasing and stimulating the vagus nerve is an important aspect of healing.
The vagus nerve is the main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system and often referred to as the ‘wandering nerve’. The nerve reaches the brain, gut, heart, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, kidney, ureter, spleen, lungs, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, ears and tongue. This communication pathway plays an important role in the regulation of these organs and when it’s not working properly we will experience negative health outcomes.
The vagus nerve can be interrupted and experience miscommunication from an organ to the brain, communication from within the brain, or communication from the brain to other areas of the body like the heart, liver, and gut.
Recent studies have found that the stimulation of the vagus nerve can restore consciousness in individuals in a vegetative state. This is promising for individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, digestive disorders and neuro-developmental disorders (Corazzol et al, 2017).
Other research has found that the vagus nerve plays a large role in the regulation of our metabolism. It has a fine-tuned regulation aiming to preserve energy and prevent weight fluctuations. Along with the Leptin hormone, supporting the vagus nerve will be key to long term successful weight loss (Pavlov and Tracey, 2014).
Healing your gut and stimulating your vagus nerve ultimately supports long term health. Below are a few simple things you can incorporate into your daily life, which help to stimulate the vagus nerve
Elspeth Haswell-Smith
Founder of Food for Life Coach
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Eating great food for every meal one day does less for your than eating great food for two meals every day for the rest of your life. Doing an hour of yoga one day does less for you then stretching for ten minutes every day for the rest of your life. Aim for consistency and enjoy a better life.
Eating great food for every meal one day does less for your than eating great food for two meals every day for the rest of your life. Doing an hour of yoga one day does less for you then stretching for ten minutes every day for the rest of your life. Aim for consistency and enjoy a better life.
When you`re craving chocolate, you`re craving the sugar, creamy fat and slightly bitter complex flavour. You can satisfy cravings with either a high amount of low-quality, artificial chocolate that will make you feel sick, or you can enjoy a smaller amount of high-quality raw cacao full of antioxidants and delicious flavour. Which would you choose?
When you`re craving chocolate, you`re craving the sugar, creamy fat and slightly bitter complex flavour. You can satisfy cravings with either a high amount of low-quality, artificial chocolate that will make you feel sick, or you can enjoy a smaller amount of high-quality raw cacao full of antioxidants and delicious flavour. Which would you choose?
#tbt our founder, Cyndi O`Meara, hosting the 2024 Health & Nutrition Summit in Caloundra. It was so much fun to be a part of such an amazing day. We`re looking forward to meeting all of our graduates and past students at the 2025 Health & Nutrition Summit.
#tbt our founder, Cyndi O`Meara, hosting the 2024 Health & Nutrition Summit in Caloundra. It was so much fun to be a part of such an amazing day. We`re looking forward to meeting all of our graduates and past students at the 2025 Health & Nutrition Summit.
Are you curious about effective ways to talk to family, friends and loved ones about nutrition? Approaching family and friends about nutrition, especially when you’re concerned about their well-being, requires sensitivity and care. Based on the philosophy of vitalism, Cyndi O`Meara, Australia`s leading nutritionist, has put together a webinar full of helpful insights and strategies to help you navigate this conversation thoughtfully. Register online via the link in our bio.
Are you curious about effective ways to talk to family, friends and loved ones about nutrition? Approaching family and friends about nutrition, especially when you’re concerned about their well-being, requires sensitivity and care. Based on the philosophy of vitalism, Cyndi O`Meara, Australia`s leading nutritionist, has put together a webinar full of helpful insights and strategies to help you navigate this conversation thoughtfully. Register online via the link in our bio.
The modern food production process has created hundreds of thousands of changes to the ingredients in our food with excuses about making it healthier, making it last longer or taste better. Despite these changes being labelled as `safe`, there`s still been a 5% increase in food allergies and intolerances. Why could this be?
The modern food production process has created hundreds of thousands of changes to the ingredients in our food with excuses about making it healthier, making it last longer or taste better. Despite these changes being labelled as `safe`, there`s still been a 5% increase in food allergies and intolerances. Why could this be?
Gain more confidence in your health and power with our Functional Nutrition Course. Aren`t sure you can commit yet? Try our Introduction to Nutrition course fist to get a taste of the life-changing information you will learn.
Gain more confidence in your health and power with our Functional Nutrition Course. Aren`t sure you can commit yet? Try our Introduction to Nutrition course fist to get a taste of the life-changing information you will learn.
Tonight is our live Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara, starting 6:00 pm AEST!
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Tonight is our live Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara, starting 6:00 pm AEST!
Uncover the truths about modern nutrition and learn how to improve your health. Cyndi will guide you through the first two modules of the Functional Nutrition Course, helping you discover how to make lasting changes. Plus, get all your questions answered!
Make sure you`re registered to take advantage of our newest special. Register now to attend.
Why do you eat food? As fuel, medicine, for community or to feed your soul?
An excess of stress can lead to further illnesses including physical ailments, anxiety, depression and the development or exacerbation of chronic conditions. It`s super important to manage stress, but you don`t need a pill to do that. Eating good food, exercising every day and building a strong support system reduce the impacts of stress.
An excess of stress can lead to further illnesses including physical ailments, anxiety, depression and the development or exacerbation of chronic conditions. It`s super important to manage stress, but you don`t need a pill to do that. Eating good food, exercising every day and building a strong support system reduce the impacts of stress.
Don`t miss our Live Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara on Monday September 9th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (AEST)!
Uncover the truths about modern nutrition and learn how to improve your health. Cyndi will guide you through the first two modules of the Functional Nutrition Course, helping you discover how to make lasting changes. Plus, get all your questions answered!
Plus, a special offer for attendees! Register now!
Don`t miss our Live Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara on Monday September 9th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (AEST)!
Uncover the truths about modern nutrition and learn how to improve your health. Cyndi will guide you through the first two modules of the Functional Nutrition Course, helping you discover how to make lasting changes. Plus, get all your questions answered!
Plus, a special offer for attendees! Register now!
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Flash offer! Enrol in our Functional Nutrition course by 9.00pm (AEST) to save $850* on the total cost of the course PLUS the first five to enrol will get an exclusive welcome call with Cyndi O`Meara. Enter WELCOME at the checkout. *T&Cs apply.
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Transform your family`s health! Join our LIVE Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara tonight (8 Jul) from 6:00pm to 7:00pm AEST!
Exclusive Preview: Learn how our Functional Nutrition Course can empower you to make informed, healthy choices for your loved ones.
Live Q&A: Get your most pressing questions answered by Cyndi O`Meara.
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