Episode 071 - Vagal Down & Shape Up!

When we go through EMT or paramedic school, we learn of the two different responses that our nervous system has; sympathetic and parasympathetic. What’s really incredible, specifically about the parasympathetic system, is that it can be manipulated and used to our advantage so that we can have a better impact on our cardiovascular system by removing stress and shock.

In today’s episode, I will do a quick review of these systems, how we can manipulate the parasympathetic system through vagal stimulation, what heart rate variability (HRV) is and how being conscious of all these things can greatly improve our physical condition and immunity.

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