The interaction between the mind and body was first put forward in the west about 500 years ago by the French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes. Descartes believed that the mind was non-physical and permeated the entire body - interacting via the pineal gland, (also known as the ‘third eye’). And indeed we now know that the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis is stimulated via the Vagus Nerve through its different fibres, kind of like octopii tentacles- to release cortisol by the adrenal glands. Um… this last piece of information has already sent my mind into a new place of wonder and a thousand questions - so imagine how we’re all going to be feeling after an hour with Dr. Camilla? The pineal gland/ third eye bursting wide open I imagine.

Vagus is the latin word for wandering, due to its meandering nature, as it travels from the brainstem down to the abdomen, reaching into most of the body, including our throat, lungs, heart, stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidney, and gut (both the large and small intestines), and is the largest organ in the body’s autonomic nervous system. It has also been described as the Home of the Soul, or SOUL NERVE.

My guest today Dr Camilla Cameron is the only Japanese Acupuncturist in Australia who is also trained in non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Camilla is the founding Director of Happy Healthy Clinic, an allied health clinic based in Brisbane. She has 23 years experience as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, coupled with 6 years expertise in vagus nerve stimulation. With a remarkable track record, Camilla has administered over 30,000 Japanese Acupuncture treatments and 9,000 Vagus Nerve Stimulation Treatments. Camilla truly believes VNS is the missing link in many patients’ health recovery.

VNS has become her ultimate passion, and has developed a comprehensive at-home VNS system, which has been utilised by over 500 patients worldwide. Camilla is one of Australia's most experienced & respected natural Women's Health experts.

Visit Dr Camilla's website:

happyhealthyclinic.com.au/vns-home-program/

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