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EPISODE · May 15, 2025 · 31 MIN

#218: How to train your nervous system and improve vagal tone

from The Dr. Shannon Show · host Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

Vagal tone is an indication of the health of your nervous system. By improving your vagal tone, you can recover better, feel better, and potentially live longer. Dr. Shannon and Dr. Payton discuss vagal tone and how to improve it both in the short term and long term. 0:00: Introduction1:45: Defining vagal tone 7:45: How does vagal tone affect your pain response? 10:45: How exercise affects vagal tone 16:55: How to measure vagal tone23:27: How to improve vagal tone29:43: How Dr. Payton has improved her vagal tone over the years To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com

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Vagal tone is an indication of the health of your nervous system. By improving your vagal tone, you can recover better, feel better, and potentially live longer. Dr. Shannon and Dr. Payton discuss vagal tone and how to improve it both in the short term and long term. 0:00: Introduction 1:45: Defining vagal tone 7:45: How does vagal tone affect your pain response? 10:45: How exercise affects vagal tone 16:55: How to measure vagal tone 23:27: How to improve vagal tone 29...

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