Supporting Anxiety and Vagus Nerve Dysfunction Through Nutrition and Lifestyle

The 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.

Dr Sasha Hope is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition with a background in neuroscience and psychology. She has been working in healthcare for over 15 years, and recently completed certificates in Genetics and Immunology from Harvard Medical School. She currently works as a Graduate Professor of Nutrition & Human Performance at Logan University, Missouri. Dr Hope previously worked as a fitness trainer for the US Military and now practices integrative and functional healthcare. Her aim is to help individuals achieve peak levels of fitness and wellbeing despite the health challenges modern society can present. She is a published cookbook author and the author of multiple research papers. Dr Hope is a top practitioner for the management of vagus nerve dysfunction, nutrigenomics counselling, and the gut-brain connection.