# Vagus Nerve Activation: Separating Fact from Fiction w/ Dr. Navaz Habib

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Podcast: [The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-detective-podcast-by-functional-diagnostic-nutrition-3489405)
Published: 2026-01-22T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3531

## Resource

In this episode, we dive deep into the vagus nerve—one of the most powerful yet misunderstood systems in the body—and how optimizing it can dramatically improve stress resilience, inflammation, and overall health. Our guest, Dr. Navaz Habib, also known as “The Vagus Nerve Doc,” shares his proven V.A.G.U.S. Protocol, a simple and foundational framework designed to help you activate your body’s natural healing response in both clinical practice and everyday life. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ The function and importance of the vagus nerve and why it plays a central role in stress regulation, inflammation, and healing✔️ The V.A.G.U.S. Protocol, including how it works and why it’s so effective✔️ How to easily implement this protocol into your personal routine or professional practice for lasting results Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly. Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Dr. Navaz Habib: Website: healthupgraded.com Instagram: @DrNavazHabib Facebook: @DrNavazHabib YouTube: @VagusNerveDoc

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