Stuck in Fight-or-Flight? How the Vagus Nerve Affects Women's Health After 40 | Dr. Elissa Chambers
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Send us Fan Mail Have you heard of the vagus nerve? Maybe it's been popping up all over your social media feed. And if it hasn't, ask yourself this... Do you constantly feel stressed, anxious, exhausted, overwhelmed, or like your body just can't relax? For many women over 40, these symptoms are often dismissed as "just stress," "just hormones," or simply part of getting older. But your nervous system—and specifically your vagus nerve—may be playing a much bigger role than you realize. In this...
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