In this episode of Essential Alchemy, Jodi Cohen interviews Dr. Neil Nathan, a board-certified doctor who has been treating chronically complex medical illnesses for over 30 years. Dr. Nathan discusses his upcoming book, "The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide," which addresses the increasing number of patients who have become unusually sensitive to normal stimuli such as light, sound, touch, food, chemicals, and EMFs. He attributes this sensitivity to the toxicity of our modern world and the fear perpetuated by media, especially in relation to COVID-19. Dr. Nathan explains how the limbic and vagal systems in the body monitor safety and how they can become hypervigilant, leading to a heightened sensitivity to stimuli. Tune in to learn more about: [00:00] - Introduction to Essential Alchemy and Jodi Cohen[01:50] - Introduction to Dr. Neil Nathan and his upcoming book[02:01] - Why patients are becoming more sensitive to normal stimuli[05:54] - The safety response in the body and the role of the vagus nerve, limbic system, and mast cells[10:15] - Recommendations for addressing sensitivity in the limbic and vagal systems and mast cells[14:13] - The impact of anxiety and social anxiety on sensitivity[21:54] - The interplay between the limbic system, vagus nerve, and mast cell activation[22:55] - Ways to treat these three systems simultaneously for improved health. ✪ Neil Natham, M.D. : ⁠https://neilnathanmd.com ❂ Jodi Cohen: Facebook: ⁠Vibrant Blue Oils Discussion Group⁠ | Instagram: @⁠VibrantBlueOils⁠ | YouTube: ⁠Vibrant Blue Oils