Category: Vagus Nerve

The Vagus Nerve Plays Several Critical Roles—Here’s How to Tend to It

November 30, 2022
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When it comes to major nerves in the human body, most people have heard of the optic and olfactory nerves, the facial and trigeminal nerves, and certainly—if they have been in pain—the sciatic nerve. Yet one of the body’s most consequential nerves that affects everything from mood, the immune system, heart rate and digestion to…

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The Vagus Nerve Plays Several Critical Roles—Learn How to Tend to It

November 30, 2022
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When it comes to major nerves in the human body, most people have heard of the optic and olfactory nerves, the facial and trigeminal nerves, and certainly—if they have been in pain—the sciatic nerve. Yet one of the body’s most consequential nerves that affects everything from mood, the immune system, heart rate and digestion to…

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Why You Need to Tend to Your Vagus Nerve

August 22, 2022
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Known as the wanderer, the vagus nerve, or cranial nerve X (10), is a long nerve that runs from the cranium to the colon, connecting and controlling all the organs in between. The vagus nerve is the main component of the parasympathetic nervous system, which oversees a vast array of crucial bodily functions, including control…

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Vagus Nerve: What It Is and How to Make It Better

February 19, 2022
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The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body, traveling from the brain stem down through the spinal cord to the abdominal area. Along the way, it reaches out and affects many organs. Also known as cranial nerve X and the pneumogastric nerve, the vagus nerve is the primary component of the parasympathetic…

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