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Book SynopsisThe vagus nerve is responsible for the regulation of all our internal organ functions. When it is damaged, the wide-ranging impact on our nervous system can manifest in a multitude of ways, including anxiety, hormonal imbalances, gastrointestinal distress, and vertigo.
Based on current research into the vagus nerve and vagus nerve stimulation, this practical guide addresses a crucial missing link in healthcare and functional medicine by providing an innovative protocol on the management of anxiety and vagus nerve dysfunction through nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle.
With a holistic, whole-person approach, this protocol bridges the divide between the physical and the psychological, providing a holistic approach that can be applied widely across various disciplines within healthcare, bodywork, and mental health. It provides detailed theory and is supplemented with an abundance of practical guidance including various recipes whilst also helping practitioners understand how clients may transition to a more sustainable, long-term protocol.
Trade ReviewDr. Sasha Hope sheds a vital light to a root cause health issue that many in our field have overlooked. The vagus nerve is a key player in our systemic health (mental, digestive, hormone, cardiometabolic) yet it's not thought about very much in diagnosis and treatment. She sorts out what impacts its function, provides practical and insightful application on how to achieve healthy vagus nerve function through The Vagus Protocol for HOPE: Healthcare Optimization of Parasympathetic Expression. For those who know that functional medicine is key to positive health outcomes, this is a must read! -- Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RDN, LDN, CLT, RYT, A4 Health Co-Founder Program Chair and Associate Professor Western Carolina University
A must read for healthcare professionals interested in alternative and functional approaches. The Vagus Protocol for HOPE provides a wholistic, and realistic, method to healing the body and mind. The protocol presents evidenced-based treatment methods that practitioners can use to create a plan that meets the individual needs of each patient. With this protocol, there is hope for those suffering from vagus nerve dysfunction. -- Dr. Jessica Hilton, DHPE, RDN, CDN
