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Podcast: Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
Episode: All About Vagal Tone and the Vagus Nerve Plus Vagal Toning Exercises
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Episode 3140:
Dr. Neal Malik answers Maureen’s question by unpacking the importance of vagal tone, the activity of the vagus nerve, which helps regulate stress, digestion, and immune function. Although vagal tone can't be directly measured, practices like deep breathing, meditation, and even singing may enhance its function and support faster recovery from stress.
Quotes to ponder:
"Vagal tone is all about how active or inactive the va...