Angela Scopel-Levick, DC, discusses the crucial role of vagal tone in maintaining gastrointestinal health and managing conditions such as bloating, motility disorders, and inflammatory dysbiosis using GI‑MAP™.
Dr. Scopel-Levick explains the intricate connections of the gut-brain axis, particularly the afferent vagal responses triggered by mechanical and chemical stimuli, and their broad impacts on physiological, behavioral, and immunological functions.
Viewers Will Learn
- About current literature highlighting the relationship between vagal tone and microbial diversity in the gut
- How markers on the GI-MAP can be used to gain insight on vagal tone and its relationship to patterns of dysbiosis, including insufficiency, inflammatory, and digestive dysbiosis
- Key insights into effective interventions for correcting vagal tone dysfunction and enhancing gut health
Presented by Dr. Angela Scopel-Levick
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