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WENDY MYERS FDN-P,NC, CHHC HEAVY METALS DETOX EXPERT & FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC NUTRITIONIST Copyright Wendy Myers 2020 has presented us with many challenges and obstacles we couldn’t have foreseen and certainly would not have chosen. I have written extensively about the different ways that you can support your immune system and promote health (both mentally and physically) during these trying times, but even the most regimented detoxification program can’t uproot the emotional trauma that we are experiencing due to the pandemic. For that reason, I spoke with three experts in the field of emotional trauma to bring you the top ten things you can do to combat the trauma of 2020. As my concern around the mental health of my community, friends, and loved ones has grown over the last few months, I decided it was time to reach out to some experts in the field for some advice. I spoke with three trusted professionals in the field of neurodevelopment, functional medicine, functional neurology, and emotional health to figure out exactly what we can all be doing to combat the trauma of 2020 and start 2021 feeling fresh, renewed, and more resilient. The three practitioners I spoke with provided a wealth of information, which I boiled down into the top ten things you can do to combat the trauma of 2020. These experts include: Niki Gratrix, an internationally renowned trauma expert specializing in ACES – Adverse Childhood Experiences
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Carol Garner-Houston, an expert in neurodevelopment, the autonomic nervous system, and vagal regulation Dr. Ray Gin, doctor of functional and holistic medicine with expertise in functional neurology and unresolved emotional trauma In this article, you’ll learn: Why you need to be activating your vagus nerve daily for emotional resilience The subconscious impact that media is having on your emotional state How social isolation is doing much more harm than making us lonely The power of breath, nature, sleep, and movement to elevate mood and combat stress
10 Tips To Combat The Stress and Trauma of 2020 #1 Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve One of the side effects of stress is the activation of your sympathetic nervous system. In sympathetic mode, you go into the “fight or flight” response, which keys you up to be more vigilant and act as if your life is in danger. While this is a natural response that typically subsides once the threat is neutralized, in severe stress or trauma, your nervous system can get stuck in sympathetic mode, making
