No one likes feeling stressed out. But what if you had a “calm-down” channel running through your body that you could switch ...
The vagus nerve is getting a lot of attention online these days. As just one of 12 paired cranial nerves, you may wonder what’s so special about it. But if you’ve seen people on social media sharing ...
You have trillions of nerves throughout your body, but one holds the potential to impact both minor and serious health conditions and is so intriguing (partly because you can manipulate it yourself, ...
On TikTok, vagus nerve stimulation sounds like a miracle cure. Influencers claim it can help with a long list of ailments, ...
The vagus nerve is an integral part of your autonomic nervous system. This part of your nervous system controls the things your body does without your conscious input, such as breathing, digesting ...
When it comes to boosting longevity, most of us focus on the usual suspects: nutrition, exercise, sleep, and mental well-being. But an often-overlooked player in the body’s symphony of wellness is ...
Chronic stress wreaks havoc. We know this. We know that carrying heavy daily burdens deteriorates physical health, impacts relationships and generally steals our joy. But it can be really hard to ...
In a world where stress has become a near-constant companion for many, scientists and medical professionals have turned their attention to an unassuming hero within our bodies, the vagus nerve. This ...
Feeling anxious lately? From a rogue virus to financial problems to relationship issues, there’s plenty to leave us feeling wired. Enter the vagus nerve. Its role is to counteract the stress response.
BLOOM (TAMPA) – Dr. Cathleen Gerenger, DC, FIAMA, recently joined Gayle Guyardo, host of the global health and wellness show Bloom, to share insights on how regulating your vagus nerve can help you ...
When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs, and ...
Those of us of a certain age know the topic of conversation with friends often turns to the state of our health. But next time you’re comparing anxiety levels, digestive issues, aches and pains, or ...