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Activate Your Vagus Nerve for a Happier Gut - 5 Easy Tips!
Ever wonder what's behind that happy, satisfied feeling after a big belly laugh or relaxed sigh? You can thank your vagus nerve! The vagus nerve is...
Our gut and brain are closely connected via the longest nerve in our body, the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve runs from the base of the brain down into the abdomen, touching almost every major organ along the way.
As the main channel of communication between the gut and the brain, the vagus nerve significantly impacts physical and mental health. In fact, many neurological disorders (epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, migraines, and multiple sclerosis) manifest in the gastrointestinal tract with symptoms such as diarrhea, indigestion, and constipation.
How well the vagus nerve functions, that is, how well the brain and gut communicate with each other, can affect anxiety, weight gain, heart rate, digestion, and more. Unfortunately, factors such as stress, certain medications, inflammation, infection, and disease can lead to poor vagus function and significant health complications. “Bad” bacteria can overgrow the gut, leading to anxiety and depression, joint and muscle pain, nausea and/or vomiting, abdominal pain, psychosis, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, and weight gain.
To achieve optimal wellness, it is essential that the vagus nerve function effectively. Here are some tips for stimulating the vagus nerve:
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