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Book SynopsisThe Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice is a comprehensive guide that empowers holistic healers and complementary medicine practitioners with practical, science-based techniques to improve vagal performance and restore mind-body health. This excellent resource has been tailored for professionals to give them a solid understanding of vagus nerve regulation and provides accessible strategies to help their clients.
Trade ReviewThorough, rich, rewarding, affirming, and enlightening. I can't wait to share this book with my clients, colleagues, friends, and family members. I am, as always, so grateful to Ann for her painstaking research. -- Catriona O'Curry, M.A., Applied Behavioural Sciences, 1995, LIOS/Bastyr University. BobCatIntegrativeConsulting.com
'Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice,' provides an exceptional synthesis in our understanding of the mind body connection. As a researcher in the field, Ann offers deep scientific insights into the central role of complementary and integrative therapies in balancing the autonomic system. All this is expressed beautifully through a unique combination of perspectives from history, spirituality, poetry and providers - a wonderful addition to the field for patients, practitioners and researchers. -- Dr. Kavita Prasad MD FACP, Medical Director Integrative Medicine, Zumbro Valley Health Center, Former consultant, Department of Integrative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Research collaborator, Mayo Clinic,Trustee Full Circle Fund Therapies
Dr. Baldwin has meticulously described the neuroanatomy anatomy of the Vagus nerve and Polyvagal Theory and how this knowledge can be utilized in integrative medicine practice. For the reader steeped in integrative medicine modalities, this book provides an excellent scientific reference. For the medical practitioner steeped in the science of neuroanatomy, this book is an excellent introduction to applications in the arena of integrative healthcare. -- Hollis H. King, DO, PhD Center for Integrative Medicine University of California San Diego School of Medicine
Dr. Ann Baldwin distills years of experience and scientific research in the realm of mind-body medicine into this book.
The Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice provides practitioners with non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical, inexpensive and effective ways to regain nervous system balance via vagus nerve stimulation, ultimately improving mental, emotional, physical and social well-being. A valuable resource given the fast paced, high stress, toxic and anxiety provoking world we live in today. -- Dr. June E. Stevens, ND, MS, Owner of NOR CAL Natural Medicine in Redding, CA, International Bestselling Author of What in the Gut Is Going On? Five Key Elements to Master Your Hormones
