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Although you may already be a savvy practitioner, I am certain you will learn something new in this video about The Parasympathetic Nervous System and the Vagus Nerve: For Practitioners. You’ll walk away with pages of notes and practical pearls you can use in your practice right away.
Here are some of the things we’ll be discussing:
- The X-factor for sympathetic/parasympathetic balance – and why it’s unfortunately almost always overlooked!
- Why the PNS and Vagus are even More important for practitioners embrace during the pandemic (and its aftermath). This one is key.
- The What and Why of Vagal Tone. Any why you Really need to Know! Plus the fun, simple hacks anyone can do to improve it.
- Parasympathetic good; Sympathetic bad. Right? Not really. You need to remember this important devil-in-the-detail.
- Surprising measures that can shed light on autonomic nervous system health.
- Easy but oh-so effective hacks for improving autonomic balance.
- How and why this area of physiology is intimately tied to digestion, detoxification, and immunity. Do You know the mechanisms?
- The Biggest practitioner mistakes when talking to patients about stress.
Done-for-you patient handouts that can be helpful in encouraging your patients to explore the effects of stress and making tangible steps in reducing its impact can be found here and here.
Thank you very much for joining in the fun and learning! Please share your thoughts (please be thorough) in the “Ask a Question” area below about what inspired you in this presentation! Include what type of practitioner you are, so that we can all see your unique perspective.
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196 Questions for “The Parasympathetic Nervous System and the Vagus Nerve: For Practitioners”
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Tracey says:
Excellent presentation. I am working with a post menopausal women’s still experiencing hot flashes for more than ten years. We have determined it is not hormonal (she has tried everything) and we are now looking at vagus nerve issues and activating the PS with some early success!
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Anne O'Sullivan says:
Tracy’s monthly videos keep me inspired as I am a health deviant on the road less travelled but often surrounded by people who live on Easy Street. After listening I once again feel, I’m not mad, but if I am, I’m in good company. Un
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Terri L. Brucato says:
I was amazed to see how interconnected stress and mineral absorption like magnesium fit together. It’s such a simple concept and I’m sure even seasoned fm practitioners overlook it.
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Silvia Graber says:
thank you so much for bringing such important info , that many of us, including practitioners, often forget or dont think about. so many are dealing with past traumas and not even realizing the effects of it on their body. priceless info thank you.
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Sarah says:
Great info on an important topic. Love breathing as such as accessible and important modality of healing! Stress is a huge risk factor and helping our patients manage and reduce stress is often overlooked. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
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JOANNA D HAHN says:
Thank you for this super helpful presentation!
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Sharon says:
I am so thankful for this today. I was speaking to a client about journaling. And I appreciate it being explained again. And the reminders to stop, breath, smell the flowers. The stresses of today and at all times need these reminders to our clients. Thank you thank you thank you!
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Anna Heselbarth says:
I try to educate around stress and mindset all the time. I loved this video because it shows how connected it is. There are so many great tips.
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Dawn Pitner says:
Stress is such a under minded topic with huge repercussions. Helping our clients with alternative measures to reduce stress is too notch priority to me
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Deborah Burgio says:
Changing the way we adapt to/perceive stress is a topic dear to my heart, especially right now. Gratitude journaling is one of my favorite techniques. I am glad I am not the only one.
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patty says:
Wonderful presentation, thank you, looking for pdf handout that was offered cant seem to find it
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Kayla Hightower says:
Thank you so much for always being open to share! I am always talking to my clients about mindset and managing stress. They completely over look stress as a part healing the body. It’s important to have a healthy balance between parasympathetic and sympathetic.
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Cortney Goodstadt says:
Another very important informative lesson., especially now!
I loved the tips to simulate the vagus nerve – singing , gurgling, etc..
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Kris says:
As a yoga teacher and health coach I’m so glad to hear you getting this important info out there to coaches. It is hugely impactful on the health of body. A great take away was the truth that not everyone is ready to commit to a meditation practice (nor are they in the right frame of mind) but that a gratitude journal is a perfect entry point to refocusing the lens through which we see the world. Thanks
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Sachi says:
I appreciated the box breathing method for relaxation.
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Sarah Danforth says:
Thank you so much for the very well explained stress response. I especially appreciated hearing your explanation of the simultaneous activation of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory response the body has to a perceived attack. Thank you as well for the specific techniques that can be used to activate the vagus nerve!
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Hayley Bicknell-smith says:
Absolutely, love these FB Live talks always learn so much and this one on stress and pfa . Today, my ‘ah ha’ moment was not to overlook the basic and foundational things to make a big difference. Very often as practitioners we are looking for the supplement or the protocol to help, but these basic practices are where we need to start. We can not fool the mind, so many people are walking around saying they are not stressed, or that they are dealing with their stress, but you can tell just by looking at them, that they are clearly not. What they are saying to themselves 24/7 is constantly telling the body that is not safe and the body is reacting by sticking in the sympathetic mode – using Tracey’s training here we can help so many more people just by opening up the conversation.
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My biggest takeaway is not forgetting about mindset, thoughts and the inability to forgive which contributes to stress! That is so central around my health coaching work and a great reminder to work on the mind and spirituality. This pearl appeared at the right time, as my current client got diagnosed with yet another label and she is terrified. Thank you Tracy!
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Kelly says:
Thank you so very much for this much needed insight- especially the mindset piece, which can be easy to forget when we find ourselves “stuck” in stress mode. A huge takeaway for me is simply gargling. I did not realize how beneficial it is and such an easy tool.
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Thanks for another great informational and educating FB Live! The biggest takeaway pearls I learnt is the various ways to stimulate the Vagus Nerve such as singing, gargling and deep diaphragmatic breathing. Secondly, how our own thoughts and mindset affect our stress levels. Thanks for continuing to inspire and empower us!