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

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 Sponsored By: DHA Laboratory  ⁠Learn more about DHA Laboratory⁠ Berkeley Life ⁠For Consumers⁠ ⁠For Providers⁠ Microbiome Labs ⁠https://microbiomelabs.com/shop/?guest=yes&ref=MetabolicSolutionsLLC⁠ Check Out Dr. Navaz Habib: Instagram Health Upgraded Check Out Brendan: Brendan’s Instagram: @the_holistic_savage Brendan Online