Polyvagal Theory and Practice Essentials. Part 2 with Luke Szabo

Today we welcome Naturopath Luke Szabo to Wellness by Designs to take us on a   deeper dive into the world of Polyvagal Theory and Practice Essentials. Through his work in an integrative clinic alongside psychologists and other health professionals, Luke learned about Polyvagal Theory and the three primary states of being. He soon found himself helping patients with chronic issues, who had been stuck in a dorsal vagal state for a long time. Through his expertise, Luke is able to use vagus nerve stimulation to help downregulate inflammation in the nerve and improve the patient's overall wellbeing.In this episode Luke discusses: Why is the Wandering nerve, the vagus nerve is so specialClinical assessment of vagus nerve  Parasympathetic and sympathetic dominanceIn which cases is auricular stimulation successfulOther tools he uses with his patientsPatient results About LukeLuke is an Integrative Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist and Adjunct Fellow of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.  Alongside Luke's formal qualifications, he has trained in functional medicine, DNA analysis and nutrigenomics, microscopic cell analysis, medical astrology, alchemical herbalism, the Munay-ki healing rites and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulationIn recent years Luke has worked alongside some of Australia's leading functional medicine doctors and was privileged to have received direct mentorship from various PhD experts in Nutritional Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine during his early years of practice.Luke has been the co-owner and head Naturopath at Little Earth Health natural health clinic for the past 9 years and practices as a Senior Functional Naturopath from The Health Lodge medical centre in Byron Bay.  Luke recently launched The Vagus Nerve Clinic dedicated to educating and supporting patients with vagus nerve dysfunction.Connect with Lukewebsite: www.littleearthhealth.com.auFacebook: www.facebook.com/littleearthhealth Instagram: www.instagram.com/littleearthhealth Show notes and references available for practitioners on  Designs for health website www.designsforhealth.com.au Register as a Designs for Health Practitioner and discover quality practitioner-only supplements at www.designsforhealth.com.auFollow us on SocialsInstagram: DesignsforhealthausFacebook: DesignsforhealthausDISCLAIMER: The Information provided in the Wellness by Designs podcast is for educational purposes only; the information presented is not intended to be used as medical advice; please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if what you have heard here today raises questions or concerns relating to your healthShownotes and references are available on the Designs for Health websiteRegister as a Designs for Health Practitioner and discover quality practitioner- only supplements at www.designsforhealth.com.auFollow us on SocialsInstagram: DesignsforhealthausFacebook: DesignsforhealthausDISCLAIMER: The Information provided in the Wellness by Designs podcast is for educational purposes only; the information presented is not intended to be used as medical advice; please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if what you have heard here today raises questions or concerns relating to your health