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More than 35 million Americans currently suffer from Hashimoto, an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland and causes the body to attack its own cells. To relieve the symptoms of this debilitating disease including chronic cough, acid reflux, IBS, allergies, chronic pain, hair loss, brain fog, and forgetfulness, patients are often prescribed synthetic hormones. All the above-mentioned symptoms have numerous, life-changing side effects. But there is a better way.

To say the truth, we have all been there at a point in time, angry with ourselves for lacking the willpower over diet, and also for overeating. But the problem is not us; it is that dieting has stopped us from paying attention to our body as a result of its emphasis on rules and guidelines.

This book, The Polyvagal Nerve, is a practical guide to understanding the vagus nerve as the most crucial nerve in our body. It also plays a crucial role in determining our emotional and psychological states of mind. Many common mental and physical symptoms, from anxiety and depression to migraines and back pain, indicate that the vagus nerve is not functioning correctly. The book shows the simple ways in which one can regulate the vagus nerve to trigger deep relaxation, improve sleep, and recover from injury and trauma through a series of quick self-help exercises.