Your Nervous System Is Still Broken (Here's Why)

Is your nervous system still broken? If you are constantly stressed but doing everything "right," here is why your body is stuck in survival mode and how to finally heal. You eat clean, take all the right supplements, and prioritize sleep, but you still feel wired, exhausted, or inflamed. Why? Because you cannot out-supplement chronic stress signaling. If your body constantly feels like it’s under threat, it shuts down long-term healing to prioritize short-term survival. In this video, we explore how nervous system dysregulation acts as the hidden driver behind stubborn belly fat, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, and autoimmune flare-ups. True healing requires physiological safety. We are diving deep into the science of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, explaining the critical role of the vagus nerve, and breaking down the "sympathetic spiral of doom" with special guest Dr. Scott Scheer. You will learn exactly how chronic, unmanaged stress literally alters your microbiome, spikes your insulin, and drains your mitochondria of energy. Fortunately, you have far more control over your biology than you've been told. Discover simple, science-backed, and practical ways to regulate your internal stress response daily—from stabilizing blood sugar and building metabolic armor through strength training, to utilizing targeted breathwork and sleep cues. It’s time to shift out of survival mode and unlock your body’s natural ability to repair, rebalance, and thrive. Visit http://functionhealth.com for 160+ lab tests at just $365 a year. Have a question you’d love answered on Office Hours?  Submit it here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNF2y4lFWEOMLlzVNlFDpJ4xl7oOpH9NlImMoHr5mHggL_Ww/viewform?usp=header (0:00) Introduction and overview of nervous system regulation (1:30) Understanding the nervous system and the vagus nerve (2:51) Stress response, dysregulation signs, and health impacts (6:58) Practical steps for nervous system regulation: muscle, sleep, safety cues (10:26) Myths and final thoughts on nervous system regulation (11:36) Teaser and introduction to Dr. Scott Scheer (12:18) Sympathetic activation and mitochondria explained (16:51) Mitochondria's role in detoxification and closing remarks #NervousSystemRegulation #ChronicStress #HolisticHealing #VagusNerve #DrMarkHyman Are you constantly stressed? This video explains how proper nervous system regulation is the missing piece in managing chronic stress. We'll explore why supplements or biohacking alone aren't enough, emphasizing the importance of a holistic healing approach for true stress management. Discover practical ways to reduce stress and improve your overall mental health, moving beyond just addressing symptoms to impact cortisol levels and promote lasting wellness.