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The Vagus Nerve and Stress

The Vagus Nerve and Stress

It’s a fallacy to think we can stay in regulation all the time. Life is a series of ups and downs. Normalcy is moving between all of these states and the first step is knowing how our vagus nerve reacts to stress.

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Dr. Kimcast Episode: Caring for Caregivers with Dr. Beverly Zavaleta

Dr. Kimcast Episode: Caring for Caregivers with Dr. Beverly Zavaleta

In this episode, we chat with Beverly A. Zavaleta, MD, a board-certified family physician, cancer survivor and long-time advocate of patient education. She’s also the author of the best-selling book, Braving Chemo. Dr. Zavaleta joins us in recognition of National Caregivers Month to talk about what it means to be a caregiver, how to manage stress and fatigue as a caregiver, and tips for caregivers during the holidays.

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