34: Neural Nourishment + The Vagus Nerve| Dr Navaz Habib

Holistic Savage Podcast

Hello again functional fam and welcome to another enlightening episode of the Holistic Savage Podcast! Today we’re learning all about the vagus nerve with the esteemed Dr. Navaz Habib, a true pioneer in vagus nerve research. We kick off with Dr. Navaz's captivating research journey and an in depth explanation of vagus nerve anatomy, unraveling the mysteries of this neural powerhouse. As we navigate through topics such as microglial activation and the implications of HRV on health complications, we offer practical solutions for enhancing vagus nerve function.

Time Stamps:

• 03:39 - Dr Navaz’s research journey

• 08:41 - Sachin Patel

• 15:41 - Brendan’s experience with vagus nerve therapy

• 18:17 - Vagus nerve anatomy

• 26:23 - Vagus nerve signaling

• 32:22 - Microglial activation

• 36:21 - HRV + vagus nerve

• 49:55 - HRV + health complications

• 43:18 - The pros + cons of wearables

• 47:05 - The Cholinergic Anti-inflammatory Pathway

• 57:35 - Systemic inflammation

• 01:02:42 - Nicotine + inflammation

• 01:06:40 - Repairing the vagus nerve

• 01:11:55 - Wellness devices

• 01:22:27 - When to use wellness devices + other

intervention strategies

• 01:33:45 - Where to find Dr. Navaz Habib

Show Links:

• Activate Your Vagus Nerve by Dr. Navaz Habib

• Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve by Dr. Nabaz Habib

• Sachin Patel

• Gammacore

• Truvaga

• Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation T-Shirt Fundraiser

Further Listening:

• 33: Perimenopause + Your Metabolic Health | Dr. Carrie Jones

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