vagus nerve

9 Facts About The Vagus Nerve That You Should Know There's a lot we still don't know about the vagus nerve, which is why it continues to be researched heavily and has the potential to change our understanding of how certain conditions function. However, there’s a lot we do know,...

Chances are, the vagus nerve and digestion are two things you don't often think of in connection with one another. But what if we told you they do connect in a few ways? Further, that these connections could result in digestive improvements and a number of other benefits! What is...

Do you know that feeling of worry and fear that seems to creep during times where you’re feeling uncertain or stressed? That feeling is one that many people identify as anxiety and it can range anywhere from an occasional occurrence to an ongoing disorder.   Regardless of if you’re someone...

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you push yourself you just can’t seem to focus and concentrate on the important things you need to do? It can be incredibly frustrating to lose focus for anyone. Especially when you have a deadline or something that just can’t be...

If you were asked about your knowledge around the vagus nerve, what would you have to say? Maybe that it’s simply a “nerve in your body” or that you just don’t know! If this answer sounds like something similar to your own response, you’re not alone!   The vagus nerve...

The word itself might sound complicated and scientific, but the basic function of neurostimulation is rather straightforward: stimulating the nervous system. Of course, our nervous systems are triggered by a number of things all day long (consciously or unconsciously) but there are a number of benefits to being able to...

With Valentine's Day approaching, building loving social connections is on the forefront of everyone's mind. Today, we're going to share how building these connections is still possible...and how the vagus nerve can help! In 2021, a "full social calendar" looks pretty different than it did in previous years. What was...

When your emotions get the best of you it can be hard to bounce back, even for the strongest of people. Emotional resilience isn’t something that comes naturally to everyone, but it’s certainly something that should be a priority. There’s no denying life gets hard. Whether it’s a pandemic causing...

Does it feel like you're always working on a million things, but never really crossing anything off your list? It's time to think about enhancing your focus and how it can transform your life...and your productivity!  At any given moment, how many things are demanding your attention? The pile of...

Could vagus nerve stimulation be the key to unlocking the best version of yourself in 2021 and beyond? Raise your hand if you are ready to wave goodbye to 2020 in your rear-view mirror and welcome the possibilities of a new year! A new year can bring new experiences, new...

Music has always found a way to soothe, comfort, inspire, and motivate countless people around the world. For this reason, it is no surprise that listening to music can provide a wealth of beneficial health benefits. The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve that consists of a branch that...

Listening to music is powerful. It can set the mood in certain situations, bring back nostalgic memories, and in some cases, even help relieve stress. In fact, the power of music for stress relief can be incredible. As it influences us with its relaxing effects on our minds and bodies,...

There are a lot of words you're hearing more than ever this year: Pandemic, social distancing, face coverings, working from home, to name a few. Hopefully, you're seeing words like overcome, heal, and resilience too. What is resilience? Resilience is a lot more than a buzzword this year. It's our...

The nervous system is incredibly complex. In fact, it can be so intimidating many of us give up altogether on trying to understand it. But what if we told you the key to improved well-being could lie in triggering certain nervous system responses? It's true – the autonomic nervous system...

You've probably heard of the fight-or-flight response. Now, what about the rest-and-digest response? Or tend-and-befriend? Even if you're not familiar with them, you can likely imagine what's more optimal for the body: being in a state of resting and digesting rather than feeling the urge to fight or flee. So,...

The vagus nerve is responsible for an immense amount of bodily functions, including but not limited to, regulating your appetite, digesting food, and carrying a plethora of signals between the brain and the rest of your body. Also known as the body’s “communication superhighway,” it’s no wonder that the vagus...

Biohacking is usually a term used to describe using a simple shortcut method to enhance the performance of the mind and body. There are certain companies creating very innovative products for biohacking. Biohacking 101 Let’s talk about simplicity and the nervous system. These are two terms that don’t seem to...

Take a moment and close your eyes. Imagine a long ribbon wrapped around your head with two threads hanging down. The threads flank down your neck on the right and left side. One thread twists down touching your throat, past the heart, and stops at your belly button. The other...

With this month marking the 71st Mental Health Month in the United States, we're looking forward to discussing some ways to improve your mental health you might never have considered. One of these methods is vagus nerve stimulation. Today, we're going to share how to stimulate your vagus nerve from...

Anxiety affects 40 million U.S. adults annually. That makes up about 18% of the population. All of whom may benefit from a strengthened vagal tone. During a 2015 study, half of the participants were assigned to an experimental group that exposed them to meditation. The meditation practice was expected to...