Did you know your brain & body are designed with the ability to self-soothe during or after stressful moments? It’s a process known as neuromodulation, where your parasympathetic nervous system kicks in to slow your heart rate and breathing in moments of heightened tension (hello, calm). Your vagus nerve is the ultimate ‘chill-out’ machine, signaling the brain to release calming neurotransmitters like acetylcholine and serotonin.
Did you know your brain & body are designed with the ability to self-soothe during or after stressful moments? It’s a process known as neuromodulation, where your parasympathetic nervous system kicks in to slow your heart rate and breathing in moments of heightened tension (hello, calm). Your vagus nerve is the ultimate ‘chill-out’ machine, signaling the brain to release calming neurotransmitters like acetylcholine and serotonin.
The vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in the body, controls part of your body’s automatic responses—the parasympathetic nervous system. It’s named after the Latin word for “wandering,” as it starts at the brain, and travels near the ear, and on to every major organ in your body. From here, it controls a vast range of functions and communicates sensory information between the brain and the organs. The vagus nerve is crucial for activating your relaxation response and helping to regulate tension. The stronger your vagus response, the more likely you may be to recover quickly from stressful events.
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