# How Breathing Hacks the Vagus Nerve to Reduce Blood Pressure and Inflammation

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Podcast: [Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, MD](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-pradip-jamnadas-md-7849907)
Published: 2026-05-29T13:30:00+00:00
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We have some exciting stuff planned for 2025! In the meantime I wanted to share some of the most impactful clips from my previous videos.In this video, I reveal how breathing can directly hack the vagus nerve to lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and improve overall health. We’ll explore the science behind slow breathing, its impact on the nervous system, and simple techniques you can use daily. This is a clip from my full video on hacking the vagus nerve for better health and longevity.Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/irn3cFHmK-YDownload the slides from this lecture here: https://orlandocvi.com/Vagus-Nerve-Slides/Remember that my videos are not a substitute for individualized medical care by a qualified physician. Always consult your physicians before making any diet, nutrition, medication, or lifestyle changes.To learn more about how to book a consultation with me please check outhttps://aristotleeducation.comAll of my social media and official links: https://linktr.ee/pradipjamnadasmdChapters0:00 Study - Device Guided Slow Breathing3:14 Study - Atrial Fibrillation, inflammation, and the vagus nerve6:17 balloon blowing hack6:56 Valsalva and the vagus nerve8:07 Intense exercise and restMy other videos:How Fasting Naturally Lowers High Blood Pressure - https://youtu.be/ogNBtf3APFMHow the Vagus Nerve Heals Your Gut - https://youtu.be/sGQW8Tx78hMVagus Nerve Hacks - https://youtu.be/irn3cFHmK-YWhy Gut Health Affects Everything - https://youtu.be/Npy0qwgh5RMHow to Fast for Different Goals - https://youtu.be/qIcSIC_IjfMAGEs: The Surprising Link Between our Diet and Aging - https://youtu.be/rGD1BYD6N2YEvolution of Cardiac Diagnostics: A New Era with AI-Powered FFR-CT - https://youtu.be/buzfmeTpyCwReversing Diabetes - The Roles Medication and Diet Play - ht…

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