For many people, this shows up as persistent fatigue paired with an inability to wind down, disrupted sleep, digestive dysfunction, and low-grade systemic inflammation. These are classic signs of sympathetic dominance, where the body remains locked in fight-or-flight rather than shifting into the parasympathetic rest-and-digest state it needs to recover.
This is something I see clinically and have experienced myself. The research points to several interventions that can meaningfully move the needle, and I've personally tested each one to make sure I'm only recommending tools I'd stand behind.
Today, I cover the six that made the biggest difference:
IN THIS EPISODE, WE GET INTO:
The role of the vagus nerve in nervous system regulation
Resonance breathing and how to practice it
The clinical case for electrolytes and salt
Grounding mats and the evidence behind them
These tools are not mutually exclusive. Many can be layered together, and several can be used simultaneously, making it easier to build a protocol that fits your life.
In Health,
Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC
Adjunct Professor, University of Bridgeport Clinical Researcher
