How To Keep Your Vagus Nerve Strong

  1. Cold water exposure
  • Alternate hot/cold in shower ending with cold
  • Dunk face cold water 15-30 seconds
  • Splash cold water on face 2 times/day
  • Cold pack on back neck and upper back
  1. Slow, deep breathing exercises
  • Diaphragmatic breathing (belly breathing) 5-10 min
  • 4-7-8 breathing & repeat 4-8 times
  • Box breathing 4-4-4 & repeat 4-5 min
  1. Singing, Humming, Chanting
  2. Meditation &/or prayer/ Wearables-FitBit, Apple Watch for HRV, etc
  3. Journaling
  4. Brain Tap Pro – website of Dr Iris Rosenfeld BrainTap – Dr. Iris Rosenfeld
  5. Tai Chi/Qigong/Yoga
  6. Gentle exercises & rhythmic movements
  7. Chiropractic Care & Posture Support
  8. Cold Low Level Laser Protocols
  9. Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Machines (Hoolest)

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Home Care Exercises per Recommendations

Frontal Lobe

  • Dual tasking-walk with saying every other month, numbers, alphabet

Cerebellum

  • Tandem walking -tightrope forward & backward
  • Walk on uneven surfaces
  • Finger – Nose exercise
  • Ball tossing with different size balls

Vestibular System

  • Tai Chi
  • Tandem walking -tightrope forward & backward
  • Yes/Yes – No/No (x3 each)

DR IRIS WILL REVIEW WHAT SPECIFICALLY YOU NEED TO DO. WE WILL DO A BRIEF EVALUATION TO SEE WHAT WE NEED TO DO. 

ALSO, YOU CAN COMPLETE A VAGUS NERVE SCORE SHEET TO SEE LEVEL OF VAGAL TONE.

USE THE ABOVE AS A GUIDE. WE WILL GIVE YOU INSIGHT INTO STEPS TO TAKE!!