15/02/2025
🚨 Big News! 🚨
As many of you know, my journey has been all about losing weight and training for competitions in the past. But now, I’m stepping into a new chapter. This time, it’s not just about aesthetics or performance—it's about healing something deep within me: my vagus nerve.
So, what is the vagus nerve? 🤔
It’s a critical part of the body’s nervous system that connects the brain to major organs, like the heart and gut. It's often called the “wandering nerve” because it impacts everything from digestion to emotional regulation. It’s directly tied to the gut-brain connection, and when it’s out of balance, it can wreak havoc on both your body and mind.
When your vagus nerve isn't functioning properly, everything from your digestion to your mental state can be affected. I’ve been dealing with so many of these symptoms myself, and after years of not having answers, I finally know why:
Ailments and Symptoms of a Dysfunctional Vagus Nerve:
🧬 Chronic Fatigue: The vagus nerve helps regulate energy levels, and if it’s not functioning properly, it can leave you feeling drained and exhausted all the time, no matter how much rest you get.
🧬 Digestive Issues: Since the vagus nerve controls gut function, it can cause issues like bloating, indigestion, constipation, or IBS. If your gut isn't properly communicating with your brain, everything gets thrown off.
🧬 Mood Swings & Anxiety: The vagus nerve plays a huge role in regulating the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps calm your stress response. Dysfunction here can lead to anxiety, panic attacks, and emotional instability.
🧬 Fight-or-Flight Response: A malfunctioning vagus nerve can prevent your body from properly shifting out of fight-or-flight mode (sympathetic dominance). This leaves you in a chronic stress state, increasing anxiety, blood pressure, and even physical tension.
🧬 Heart Problems: Vagus nerve dysfunction can affect your heart rate variability, leading to irregular heartbeats, palpitations, or even increased blood pressure.
🧬 Inflammation: The vagus nerve has anti-inflammatory effects, so if it’s not working properly, chronic inflammation can set in, contributing to conditions like arthritis, autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, and joint or bone pain.
🧬 Sleep Disorders: Poor vagal tone is often linked with insomnia or poor sleep quality, including more serious issues like sleep apnea, making it difficult to get the deep, restorative sleep your body needs to heal.
🧬 Brain Fog & Memory Issues: As the vagus nerve affects communication between the gut and brain, it can lead to issues with concentration, mental clarity, and memory.
🧬 Cancer Risk: There’s emerging research suggesting that vagus nerve dysfunction may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, likely due to its effects on inflammation, immune system regulation, and overall cell health.
🧬 Weight Gain: A malfunctioning vagus nerve can affect the regulation of appetite and metabolism, often leading to unexplained weight gain, especially when paired with digestive issues and hormonal imbalances.
For the past four and a half years, I’ve struggled with feeling constantly tired, drained, and dealing with most of the above health issues with no real answers. After a ton of research and reflection, I’ve finally figured it out—my vagus nerve has been out of sync. It’s the result of past trauma, present traumas, and stress, among other things—and it’s time to heal.
🔑 So, how am I going to do this?
Over the next 90 days, I’m committing to building new habits that will help me regenerate and support my vagus nerve. This will include:
🍏 Diet: Eating foods that support the nervous system and gut health.
✨ EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques): Using tapping to release emotional blockages.
💫 Meditation & Breathwork: Practicing techniques that calm and regulate the nervous system.
💞 Other Healing Practices: I’ll share along the way!
I’m doing this because I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired. I’m ready for real answers, and I’m ready to finally feel like myself again.
Stay tuned as I share my journey and progress—this is going to be a wild ride of healing and growth! 🌱
