The Science Behind the Get More Life Method™ | Vagus Nerve, Polyvagal Balance & Longevity Explained
Feel better, move easier, and live longer — naturally.
That’s not a slogan — it’s what happens when you understand how your body really works.
Most people think improving health means doing more — more exercise, more supplements, more effort.
But your body doesn’t thrive under pressure. It thrives when it feels safe, balanced, and connected.
That’s the foundation of the Get More Life Method™ — and it’s rooted in the science of your nervous system.
🌿 The Hidden Control Centre: Your Vagus Nerve
At the heart of this method lies a remarkable structure called the vagus nerve — the main communication pathway between your brain and body.
It’s the longest cranial nerve in your body, running from your brainstem down through your neck, chest, and abdomen, touching your heart, lungs, and digestive system along the way.
Think of it as the switchboard operator that decides whether your body should be in “fight or flight” mode or “rest and repair” mode.
When your vagus nerve is calm and well-regulated:
Your heart rate steadies
Your breathing deepens
Digestion improves
Muscles loosen
Your mind feels clearer and calmer
When it’s constantly on alert, everything tightens — physically and emotionally.
This is why so many people over 50 feel “tense, tired, or stuck” even when they try to relax.
⚙️ The Polyvagal Revolution: Why Calm Comes First
The Get More Life Method™ draws on the work of Dr. Stephen Porges, a neuroscientist who developed the Polyvagal Theory.
His research showed that your vagus nerve isn’t just about stress — it’s about connection, confidence, and safety.
Your body has three main operating modes:
Fight or Flight (Sympathetic System)
You’re alert, tense, ready for action — fine for short bursts, but exhausting long-term.Freeze or Shutdown (Dorsal Vagal Response)
You feel heavy, unmotivated, or emotionally disconnected — the “I just can’t be bothered” state.Rest, Connect, and Recover (Ventral Vagal Response)
Your body feels safe, open, and capable — this is where movement, healing, and energy flourish.
The Get More Life Method™ helps retrain your body to spend more time in that ventral vagal state — calm, connected, and energised.
💨 Step One: Reconnect — Calm the System
Every healthy change begins by helping your body feel safe again.
Simple breathing exercises, awareness practices, and gentle sensory cues activate your vagus nerve and shift your body into its “rest and recover” mode.
Research shows that slow, rhythmic breathing and mindful awareness can measurably increase vagal tone, improving heart rate variability — a key marker of resilience and longevity.
That’s why the first pillar of this method is Reconnect.
Once your body feels calm, everything else — strength, balance, digestion, sleep — starts to improve naturally.
💪 Step Two: Rebuild — Strengthen the Signals
When your nervous system feels balanced, it’s easier to move with confidence.
We use gentle, low-impact exercises designed to wake up the communication between your brain and muscles — a process called neuromuscular re-education.
Studies show that consistent movement, even in small doses, helps preserve nerve pathways that control coordination and balance.
This reduces falls, stiffness, and the “wobbliness” many people notice with age.
The aim isn’t to push harder — it’s to move smarter.
⚡ Step Three: Recharge — Restore Natural Energy
Your energy isn’t just about willpower — it’s about rhythm.
Your body follows daily cycles (circadian rhythms) that govern hormones, temperature, digestion, and sleep.
The Recharge pillar aligns movement, rest, and daylight exposure with these natural patterns.
This helps your mitochondria — the powerhouses in your cells — work more efficiently, restoring vitality without fatigue.
In short: instead of chasing energy, you create the conditions for it to return.
🧭 Step Four: Reframe — Reset Your Story
Your mind and body constantly talk to each other.
When your thoughts are fearful — “I’m getting old,” “My back is weak,” “I’ll never get better” — your nervous system hears danger and tightens up.
By reframing your inner story, you shift the signals your brain sends to your body.
Modern neuroscience calls this neuroplasticity — the ability of your brain to rewire itself through thought and experience.
When you start believing your body can heal and adapt, it begins to do exactly that.
🌿 Step Five: Reimagine — Connect and Thrive
Science now confirms what ancient wisdom always taught: connection heals.
Social engagement, purpose, and joy all strengthen your vagus nerve and improve immune function.
That’s why the Reimagine pillar encourages you to rebuild community and pleasure into daily life.
It’s not self-indulgent — it’s essential biology for healthy ageing.
🔬 The Scientific Foundations (Referenced Topics)
While the Get More Life Method™ is designed in simple, everyday language, it draws from a range of well-established scientific fields:
Neurophysiology: Vagus nerve regulation and brain–body communication
Polyvagal Theory: Emotional safety as the foundation of health
Exercise Science: Neuromuscular coordination, balance, and proprioception
Chronobiology: Circadian rhythm alignment for natural energy
Behavioural Psychology: Habit formation and neuroplastic change
Together, these disciplines explain why gentle, consistent habits often outperform extreme approaches.
💬 In Peter’s Words
“The body doesn’t heal by being forced — it heals when it feels safe to change.
Once you calm the system, everything else falls into place naturally.”
— Peter Bennett, Chiropractor and Creator of the Get More Life Method™
🏁 The Takeaway
You don’t need complex devices or extreme workouts to feel younger and stronger.
You just need to understand — and work with — the science of how your body restores itself.
The Get More Life Method™ gives you a roadmap to do exactly that:
calm the system, rebuild strength, restore rhythm, reset your story, and reconnect with life.
Because when your body feels safe and balanced, you don’t just live longer — you live better.
✅ Disclaimer
The Get More Life Method™ and its programs are designed for general wellbeing and education.
They do not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition.
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise or lifestyle program.
