Ep #63: Vagus Nerve and Heart Rate Variability in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Navaz Habib

In this interview, Andrea is joined by Dr. Navaz Habib, a Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Practitioner, who helps his patients dig into the root causes of their health issues and specializes in the Vagus Nerve.1:03 Welcoming Dr. Navaz Habib to the show and why the Vagus nerve, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system are important as we enter perimenopause and menopause 1:50 What is the vagus nerve?8:50 How anxious moments affect us10:20 What are the sympathetic and parasympathetic states?11:05 Ways to stimulate or engage our parasympathetic nervous system include deep breathing, humming, chanting, cold plunges, gargling, and more.32:20 What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its relationship to our nervous system and resilience?39:30 The role of sleep on vagal tone and heart rate variability42:00 Inflammation and the vagus nerve43:15 Traumatic brain injuries and the relationship to the vagus nerve45:40 Vagal nerve stimulators Vagal nerve stimulation devices from GammaCore. https://www.gammacore.com/Dr. Navaz Habib’s website: http://healthupgraded.com/ Follow Dr. Habib on Instagram: @drnavazhabib https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/ Dr. Habib’s book: Activate Your Vagus Nerve: Unleash Your Body's Natural Ability to Heal https://amzn.to/3ZBeOHoVisit wearemorphus.com to learn more about the signs and symptoms you may be experiencing, and read our latest articles on perimenopause and menopause.Are you in perimenopause or menopause? Join our Wearemorphus PRIVATE group here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ====== 🔔 S U B S C R I B E: https://bit.ly/3NwqWDc ====== 🦋J O I N our email list: https://bit.ly/3DJFkH0 ====== // S O C I A L M O R P H U S ↙️ ▸ instagram | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/367EfWU ▸ facebook | /wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ▸ twitter | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/3RZt4qf ▸ email | [email protected]  A N D R E A D O N S K Y ↙️ ▸ tiktok | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2VMgiDK ▸ instagram | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2T9HojG  ▸ facebook | /andreadonskyRHN | https://bit.ly/2WB4UYT  ▸ twitter | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/3cDj5C9  ▸ linkedin | https://bit.ly/2Teraph  DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on any of the product links, Morphus will receive a small commission so we can keep pumping out videos like this one (please note this doesn't increase the price of the product). Thank you so much for your support!Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.