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Why is the vagus nerve important?
And how can we ‘stimulate’ it, to switch it on more often?
...and how can that help you?

Well the vagus nerve is a vital component of what’s called the parasympathetic nervous system, which influences numerous bodily functions.
Three of those key areas are:
1) Helping to get us into a ‘socially engaged’ state:
That means we can be productive without being in an unhealthy ‘fight-or-flight’ stressed state.
This can translate to things like: better quality/quantity of sleep; less cortisol production (which is made from progesterone - we want to keep our progesterone as it’s our mood-balancing hormone!), and less storage of fat (cortisol signals our body to store fat).

2) Control of Digestion:
It plays a significant role in the digestive process by stimulating the release of digestive enzymes and promoting peristalsis, the movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract. This regulation is essential for efficient digestion and nutrient absorption.
This can translate to better digestion which can lead to more energy, less salt and sugar cravings, better bowel movements and improved skin, to name just a few.

3) Reducing Inflammation:
The vagus nerve has anti-inflammatory properties, helping to regulate the body’s immune response. This function is important for maintaining overall health and preventing chronic inflammation-related diseases.
This can translate to less bloating and fluid retention, reduced belly size (below belly button in particular), less food sensitivities, reduced joint and muscle pain and so much more.

Here I share with you two quick and effective ways to stimulate your vagus nerve!

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I’d love to hear how these techniques work for you and what you notice? Please pop yours in the comments below ☺️

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Testimonials...

I have trained with Cristie for nearly 18 months now, and have achieved amazing results with not only my weight but my fitness and general health. I’ve lost 22kgs to date and I am still losing weight and toning. Cristie tailors every workout to my specific goals and skills, which makes it interesting and fun, and never unachievable – I’m always guaranteed a thorough and fantastic workout. Most of all, Cristie supports me not only during my session to achieve my goals, but supports me through ongoing follow ups to help me stay motivated and interested, and demonstrates that she genuinely cares about me and my outcomes. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough to anyone who wants help to achieve their goals as well as a positive, fit and fun lifestyle.

I first met Cristie over 7 years ago when I was single. I was looking to increase my fitness and manage the stress my life was going through at the time. Cristie really listened and tailored our sessions to what i needed. Her holistic approach to health means her sessions have not only been customised to me physically (I'm not the most athletic and burpies and i are not friends) but she has also impeccable knowledge and advice about health and nutrition in general. As my life changed, Cristie helped me work towards different goals. This ended up being losing a few kgs for my wedding- my now husband even came along to our sessions. And, in time I even continued right up to 8 months pregnant obviously with yet another different type of session. Now as a busy mum i have re-engaged with Cristie to get me back focusing on my fitness.

I have had poor posture all my life. I was thrilled to find Cristie, she is the only person I have found that has made a difference. I find my sessions with her are so much more than, just exercises! She has a wealth of knowledge that extends well beyond the physical, including mental health and general wellbeing, as well as nutrition. Thank you, Cristie.

Cristie's extensive knowledge on fitness, inner health and wellbeing assisted me to reach my health and weight goals. She is flexible, fun, motivating and full of life which made my personal training sessions both enjoyable and rewarding. I am so grateful to have had Cristie as my trainer.

Hi Cristie - It has been great having you during my pregnancy! Being active with your encouragement I managed to have normal size of baby and also my body shaped back to normal within a few weeks!

Cristie has improved our health and fitness immensely. She is motivating, caters to our individual needs and inspires us to eat nutritional foods and exercise regularly. Tony has lost 15 kilos in the past six months and feels great.

Cristie is a very motivating Personal Trainer and I look forward to our weekly sessions to see what she has in store for me. She make the sessions fun, interesting and with lots of variety. She is also a very caring person and interested in her clients health, wellbeing and life in general. I would certainly recommend her.

I've always struggled with my weight for the majority of my life & have followed many diet & exercise plans ranging from weight watchers, optifast, herbalife, sureslim, Jenny Craig as well as seeing two dietitians & a diabetes specialist all of which provided small & short term results whilst dramatically decreasing my self-esteem & confidence. I have always been active & began to get frustrated & feel demotivated when I couldn't see any results from the effort I put in at the gym. Cristie helped me to understand how to eat well & treat & nourish my body so I can perform well at the gym to achieve the results I craved. She is a wealth of information & knowledge & there's always a well thought out reason for doing a particular exercise. Cristie is concerned about my success & goes above & beyond, she is not afraid to share her own experiences to provide a perspective on how one can overcome different road blocks. I'm so grateful that I've been lucky enough to work with Cristie.

Cristie has been my personal trainer for approximately 8 months now, she has helped me regain my life again, I am the fittest I have ever been and am able to achieve things I never thought possible. Without Cristie's influence and guidance through personal training sessions I would not have achieved this.

Empowerment is a strong core value in my life; I have a diagnosed mental illness & since seeing Cristie as my Personal Trainer, she has enabled me to make better health choices in overall wellbeing and fitness, and working toward my goals in all aspects of my life. I now talk to groups in educating living with a mental illness and have had the opportunity to be a keynote speaker at a Federal forum for changes in mental health. Thank you Cristie you have been part of making these dreams happen in my life.

Initially my goal was to lose weight, however, Cristie's advice and guidance helped me to realise that slim often doesn't mean healthy and that fitness and health comes from a good body composition not a low scale weight. The results have been amazing, over 6 months I have significantly reduced my body fat and have lost a total of 31cm from across my body! I can't recommend Cristie highly enough. She is an amazing personal trainer who is friendly, knowledgeable and always strives to push you to your limits and beyond.

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