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The Unreal Benefits of Stimulating the Vagus Nerve Explained by a Neurosurgeon - Dr. Kevin Tracey
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8mo ago
Jan 10, 2026
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1h 11m
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15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/3FcEAHw - Get my FREE eBook now! World-renowned vagus nerve researcher Dr. Kevin Tracey joins Max to explain how the nervous system regulates inflammation, why most “vagus nerve hacks” miss the point, and how this science could reshape the future of autoimmune and brain health. Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - http://littleemptyboxes.com Follow Max Lugavere: Website: http://thegeniuslife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxlugavere
- 0:00Intro
- 1:13What Is The Vagus Nerve?
- 3:14Understanding The Vagus Nerve
- 6:07Is Stimulating The Vagus Nerve Beneficial?
- 11:16The Link Between The Brain And Organs
- 17:13Studies On Truncal Vagotomy
- 21:05Researching The Cause For Depression
- 29:36What Is Inflammation?
- 36:00Can Vagal Tone Heal Emotional Wounds?
- 40:50Do Ice Baths Stimulate The Vagus Nerve?
- 50:24What Does Heart Rate Variability Tell Us?
- 1:01:19How To Improve Our Vagal Tone
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