Chapter 1 - Anatomy and evolution of the vagus nerve
Chapter 2 - Cranial nerve branches : acupuncture, aromatherapy and massage
Chapter 3 - Laryngeal branches : singing and chanting
Chapter 4 - Cervical and thoracic cardiac branches : the heart and emotions
Chapter 5 - Pulmonary branches : breath control and laughter
Chapter 6 - Abdominal and intestinal branches : digestion, diet and the microbiome
Chapter 7 - The limbic system : somatic therapy
Chapter 8 - Powering up your vagus
Addendum - Charts
A practical book that explains how to self-regulating the nervous system and why its importance, focusing on the vagus nerve.
Ann Linda Baldwin PhD is Director of Mind-Body-Science
and is a recently retired Professor of Physiology at the University
of Arizona, where she is still affiliated. She studies the
physiological effects of mental and emotional stress and
quantitatively evaluates methods to reduce stress. Dr Baldwin
developed and taught a practical course for undergraduates,
"Physiology of Mind-Body Interactions". In her business, for the
last 15 years, she has used Reiki, Biofeedback and Equine Assisted
Learning to help those suffering from stress-related disorders. Dr
Baldwin is a Master in Usui and Karuna Reiki and is a leader in the
worlds of scientific Reiki research and the physiology of
horse-human communication.
Dr Baldwin obtained her Bachelors degree in Physics from University
of Bristol, UK and her PhD in Physiology from Imperial College,
University of London, UK. She has been a member of several review
panels for National Institutes of Health and has published over 120
articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and one book, "Reiki
in Clinical Practice. A Science Based Guide".
Thorough, rich, rewarding, affirming, and enlightening. I can't
wait to share this book with my clients, colleagues, friends, and
family members. I am, as always, so grateful to Ann for her
painstaking research.
*Catriona O'Curry, M.A., Applied Behavioural Sciences, 1995,
LIOS/Bastyr University. BobCatIntegrativeConsulting.com*
'Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice,' provides an exceptional
synthesis in our understanding of the mind body connection. As a
researcher in the field, Ann offers deep scientific insights into
the central role of complementary and integrative therapies in
balancing the autonomic system. All this is expressed beautifully
through a unique combination of perspectives from history,
spirituality, poetry and providers - a wonderful addition to the
field for patients, practitioners and researchers.
*Dr. Kavita Prasad MD FACP, Medical Director Integrative Medicine,
Zumbro Valley Health Center, Former consultant, Department of
Integrative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Research collaborator, Mayo
Clinic,Trustee Full Circle Fund Therapies*
Dr. Baldwin has meticulously described the neuroanatomy anatomy of
the Vagus nerve and Polyvagal Theory and how this knowledge can be
utilized in integrative medicine practice. For the reader steeped
in integrative medicine modalities, this book provides an excellent
scientific reference. For the medical practitioner steeped in the
science of neuroanatomy, this book is an excellent introduction to
applications in the arena of integrative healthcare.
*Hollis H. King, DO, PhD Center for Integrative Medicine University
of California San Diego School of Medicine*
Dr. Ann Baldwin distills years of experience and scientific
research in the realm of mind-body medicine into this book. The
Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice provides practitioners with
non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical, inexpensive and effective ways to
regain nervous system balance via vagus nerve stimulation,
ultimately improving mental, emotional, physical and social
well-being. A valuable resource given the fast paced, high stress,
toxic and anxiety provoking world we live in today.
*Dr. June E. Stevens, ND, MS, Owner of NOR CAL Natural Medicine in
Redding, CA, International Bestselling Author of What in the Gut Is
Going On? Five Key Elements to Master Your Hormones*
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