Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

1013 - 5 Vagus Nerve Dysfunction Symptoms (& How To Fix It)

Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

Show Notes

If you're dealing with unexplained digestive issues, chronic stress, low libido, or irregular heart rate, your vagus nerve may be involved. In this video, I've compiled the most common signs of vagus nerve dysfunction and how it impacts everything from inflammation to brain function. You'll also learn practical ways to support and stimulate your vagus nerve naturally through lifestyle strategies, targeted nutrition, and gut-focused therapies.

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📌Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:29 GI issues 03:51 Stress & cognitive dysfunction 07:19 Impaired libido 08:15 Heart rate & blood pressure issues 09:06 Inflammation 09:32 Lifestyle changes 18:29 Vagus nerve devices 27:51 Nutrition recommendations 31:59 Probiotics

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

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