The Power of the Vagus Nerve
Discover the vagus nerve, your body’s key to holistic wellness, connecting brain and vital organs to promote balance and healing.
What is the Vagus
Nerve?
The Vagus Nerve (Cranial Nerve X), known as the “Wandering Nerve,” is the body’s longest cranial nerve, extending from the brain through the neck, chest, and abdomen to vital organs like the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, and gut. It acts as a superhighway, facilitating communication to regulate breathing, heart rate, digestion, and reflexes like coughing, sneezing, and swallowing. As a mixed nerve, it carries sensory and motor signals, including parasympathetic input, to calm the nervous system and maintain balance.
Why the Vagus Nerve Matters
When your vagus nerve is underactive, you might experience:
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Digestive issues like IBS, SIBO, and chronic gastrointestinal discomfort
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Systemic inflammation
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Sluggish liver detoxification
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Compromised immune function
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Irregular heart rate
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Difficulty with speaking or hearing
But when your vagus nerve is fully engaged and your parasympathetic (‘rest-and-digest’) system is running smoothly, you may enjoy:
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Efficient, balanced digestion
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Deep, restorative sleep
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Robust immunity
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Lower stress and anxiety levels (you’re no longer stuck in ‘fight or flight’)
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Reduced inflammation
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Source: Megan Devi
Symptoms of an Impaired Vagus Nerve
An impaired vagus nerve can disrupt your well-being, causing:
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Cognitive & Neurological: Brain fog, dizziness, memory problems, headaches, migraines.
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Fatigue & Energy: Chronic fatigue, adrenal exhaustion, difficulty relaxing, burnout.
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Physical Pain: Muscle tightness, body aches, jaw clenching, teeth grinding, digestive issues, heart palpitations.
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Emotional & Behavioral: Anxiety, panic attacks, depression, mood swings, emotional numbness, social withdrawal, difficulty trusting.
These symptoms, often linked to stored trauma, can sabotage your life. Some think digestive issues like bloating stem from diet alone, but they’re often caused by an impaired vagus nerve disrupting the gut-brain connection. Resetting your vagus nerve offers relief, restoring calm and comfort.
Vagus Nerve & Digestive Health
An impaired vagus nerve can slow digestion, leading to chronic issues like:
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SIBO: Bloating, cramping, constipation.
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GERD: Burping, nausea, acid reflux.
The vagus nerve controls your gut-brain connection, influencing digestion, mental health, and stress levels. Simple, science-backed reset techniques, taking just 7 minutes a day, can restore balance and alleviate discomfort, helping your gut heal naturally.
Source: Leaply
Benefits of a Healthy Vagus Nerve
A healthy vagus nerve transforms your health, promoting:
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Calm mind
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Total clarity
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Positive mood.
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Childlike energy
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Restful sleep
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Balance
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Stability.
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Great digestion
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Neck and shoulder relaxation
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Reduced inflammation
By resetting your vagus nerve, you can unlock these benefits and enhance your wellness journey.
Reset Your Vagus Nerve with SKelly
Try this simple vagus nerve reset technique:
1. Sit upright facing forward.
2. Now turn your head slowly all the way to the right, noting any stiffness or pain. Return the head to the centre.
3. Now turn your head all the way to the left, noting any stiffness or pain. Return your head to the centre.
4. Now keeping your head facing forward, place both hands behind your head, elbows out. Slowly look as far right as you can with your eyes only. Neck and head still facing front. Remain in this position until you yawn or sigh. Now repeat this to the left.
5. Now lower your arms and slowly turn your head to the right. Pain and stiffness will be greatly improved and you will be able to turn your head more easily. Repeat to the left.
This 7-minute daily practice will support your nervous system balance.
Source: Anthony Goldsmith