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The Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice

Working with Clients to Manage Stress and Enhance Mind-Body Function

Ann Baldwin Rebecca Bailey Timothy Lohman

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Handspring Publishing Limited
21 November 2023
The Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice is a comprehensive guide that empowers holistic healers and complementary medicine practitioners with practical, science-based techniques to improve vagal performance and restore mind-body health. This excellent resource has been tailored for professionals to give them a solid understanding of vagus nerve regulation and provides accessible strategies to help their clients.

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Imprint:   Handspring Publishing Limited
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   Illustrated edition
Dimensions:   Height: 246mm,  Width: 172mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   428g
ISBN:   9781913426552
ISBN 10:   1913426556
Pages:   240
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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

"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""."

Reviews for The Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice: Working with Clients to Manage Stress and Enhance Mind-Body Function

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. -- Kavita Prasad, 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 Vegas 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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