29: 5 things no one is telling you about the power of walking for your nervous system + why 10,000 steps per day is a scam
· 35 min
Episode 29: 5 things no one is telling you about the power of walking for your nervous system + why 10,000 steps per day is a scam
You may be familiar with the benefits of walking for your physical health, but are you aware of the mind blowing benefits of walking for your nervous system? Walking is one of the most accessible resources you can have in your nervous system support toolkit! In this episode I dive into what happens on a brain, nervous system, and hormone level in the body when we go for a walk. I also answer the question of how much walking is necessary to receive these benefits, and debunk the common advice to aim for 10,000 steps per day.
Find out…
• 5 ways walking supports your nervous system • How does blood flow to your brain affect your mental health? • How to increase blood flow to your brain • How to get out of the freeze state without shocking your system • Can walking change the state of your nervous system? • How your vision changes in relation to your nervous system • The connection between the eyes and the vagus nerve • What hormones are released when we walk and what do they do? • What are “hope molecules” and how can you release more of them? • How bilateral stimulation quiets your fear response • How much do you need to walk to receive health benefits? • The scam of 10,000 steps per day • Can you walk too much? • The sweet spot to aim for everyday
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Intro music created and produced by Wavesy!
Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life.
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