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130: Autonomic Dysfunction: Connecting the Dots of 'Unrelated' Symptoms

130: Autonomic Dysfunction: Connecting the Dots of 'Unrelated' Symptoms

Update: 2025-09-17
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In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked root cause behind many common health complaints: autonomic nervous system dysfunction. We break down how symptoms like brain fog, poor sleep, gut issues, and even mood changes can all be interconnected, with autonomic imbalance acting as the missing link. Using easy-to-understand analogies, such as dimmer switches and warning lights, we explore how stress, resilience, sleep quality, and even the gut microbiome play vital roles in your overall health.

We also take a closer look at practical tools you can use to assess your health, from wearable sleep trackers to gut microbiome tests. Plus, we share ways to actively restore balance, whether through sleep hygiene, exercise, or vagus nerve stimulation, and highlight the surprising connections between conditions like migraines, IBS, and fibromyalgia.

If you or someone you know struggles with multiple unexplained symptoms or chronic health conditions, this episode is for you! Listen, share it with a friend, and start taking simple steps toward upgraded health. Remember, your best day starts with a great night’s sleep. Don’t forget to send this episode to anyone who could benefit, and join us next time for more


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130: Autonomic Dysfunction: Connecting the Dots of 'Unrelated' Symptoms

130: Autonomic Dysfunction: Connecting the Dots of 'Unrelated' Symptoms

Navaz Habib