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Vagus Nerve

There was TOO much info to put into one blog and how important the vagus nerve is and all the ways that you can help it's signal! So,  here it is on one page!

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Why is the vagus nerve so important?

The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in our body, starting from the brainstem (back of your brain) to your large intestine with multiple branches along the way. It therefore, is exposed to multiple "choke points," if you will. Think of how numbing it is to fall asleep on your arm except the vagus nerve travels through half of our body!

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The vagus nerve controls or relays signal from the ears, tongue, muscles of the throat and airways, heart and lungs, almost EVERY digestive organ in our body, kidneys and some sexual organ function. Vagus nerve dysfunction can therefore result in a PLETHORA of symptoms and diagnoses

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The vagus nerve is responsible for putting you in 

or

Fight, Flight or Freeze

Rest and Digest

it is in EITHER of these states and can never be in both. So, our body saves certain actions to perform for when we are TRULY in a rest state. For example, filtering of red and white blood cells is a non-priority during a chronic stress state. So, if we are chronically in a state of fight, flight or freeze (all of us are) there are certain actions that never get a chance to begin or complete.

Disclaimer: The content on this site and my posts are for educational and informational purposes only and not meant as medical advice. It is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. There is absolutely no assurance that any statement contained or cited in an article touching on medical matters is true, correct, precise, or up-to-date. Please consult a clinician that is familiar with your care, if you have specific questions for your own care.

Image Credit: Kenny BJ, Bordoni B. Neuroanatomy, Cranial Nerve 10 (Vagus Nerve) [Updated 2022 Nov 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537171/

Last Updated: 12.02.24

Why Is the Vagus Nerve so Important

My Next Vagus Nerve Workshops

I will be hosting Vagus Nerve workshops in 2025 every 2-3 months and adding a virtual workshop or two next year along with more collaborations with other holistic practitioners! 

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Vagus Nerve Workshops
Vagus Nerve Services

Vagus Nerve Therapy Services

In person sessions include hands-on therapy with assessment of where your vagus nerve is most "stuck." The Assessment service is for those that want a deeper dive with pre- and post assessments and evaluation of every "choke point" the vagus nerve can get "stuck." I ONLY recommend virtual bookings for those that do not have the ability to see me in person - I will guide you over video how to do exercises to help improve your vagus nerve signal. 

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Signs & Symptoms of Vagus Nerve Dysfunction

Symptoms & Diagnoses of
Vagus Nerve Dysfunction

Physical Stress

  • Stiffness

  • Soreness

  • Aches

  • Pains

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Migraines

  • Headaches

  • Eye Tension

  • Face Tension

  • Jaw Pain

  • Arthritis

  • Fatigue

  • Menstrual Pain

  • Flaccid Muscles

  • Choking

  • Swallowing Difficulty

  • Hoarse Voice

  • Seizures

  • More prone to Injury

Heart & Lung

  • Chest Pain

  • Asthma

  • Hyperventilation

  • Shortness of Breath

  • Irregular heart rhythm

  • Low or high blood pressure

  • Vasovagal syncope

  • Fainting

  • POTS

  • Dizziness

  • Lethargy

  • Cold hands & feet

Digestion

  • Overeating
    (no satiety)

  • Loss of appetite

  • Stomach problems (IBS)

  • Leaky Gut

  • Gallstones

  • Constipation

  • Diarrhea

  • Hyperacidity
    (ulcer, heartburn)

  • Nausea

  • Secretion of GLP-1

Immune System

  • Allergies

  • Frequent Flu

  • Minor infections

  • Skin problems

  • Inflammation

  • Autoimmunity

Emotional & Behavioral

  • Anger

  • Autism

  • ADHD

  • Asperger's Syndrome

  • Apathetic

  • Asocial

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Hopelessness

  • Helplessness

  • Lack of energy

  • Feeling guilty

  • Feeling ashamed

  • Irritability

  • Frustration

  • Cry Easily

  • Nervousness

  • Excessive Worry

  • Restlessness

  • Difficulty Sleeping

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Feeling "out of body"

Disclaimer: The content on this site and my posts are for educational and informational purposes only and not meant as medical advice. It is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. There is absolutely no assurance that any statement contained or cited in an article touching on medical matters is true, correct, precise, or up-to-date. Please consult a clinician that is familiar with your care, if you have specific questions for your own care.

Please Note: Some links on my site are affiliate links, which means that I collect a small portion of your sale, at no extra cost to you. This helps with the cost of running a website, providing services, etc.

Ways to Improve
Vagus Nerve Function

Ways to Improve Vagus Nerve Function

besides booking a service with me, of course!

Self-Massage

Exercises

Book a session with me to have individual guidance on the exact massage that can help.

 

The lymphatic vibrator was made to help drain your facial lymph. Use the vibration in areas that you would self-massage the vagus nerve can also help with vagus nerve activation, plus it feels great! Use code "RELEASEOLOGY" FOR $10 OFF here

Sounds

  • Binaural beats

  • 285 Hz

  • 528 Hz

Listen to my Spotify playlist here

Sound Production

  • Singing

  • Humming

  • "Ohm"

  • Gurgling

  • Laughing

Supplements

*You can buy these at 20% off at my Fullscript store You need to sign up for an account, but can continue to use this for 20% off any supplements they have.

Anti-Inflammatory

  • Yoga

  • Pilates

  • Meditation

  • Somatic Exercises

  • Follow me on all socials for specific exercises

Breathing

  • Belly breath non-forcefully

  • Exhale for double the time you inhale (ex: breathe in for 2, hold for 2 and exhale for 4)

  • Hands on your belly, breathing into your belly

  • Hostage Tape

Admittedly, this tape sounded super scary. But after my research with the vagus nerve, it's a FANTASTIC way to train yourself to be a nose-breather, all while you're sleeping. I slept so much deeper, too!

Vagus Nerve Stimulators

Cold Exposure

  • Stick your head in ice water

  • Cold shower

  • Cold towel or ice pack

  • Cold Plunge

  • Cryotherapy

  • Cold massage

*belly breath through the process

*try to get neck/vagus nerve in the cold

Essential Oils

​*this list was chosen as oils that help promote stress relief

Essential Oil Blends

Vagus Nerve Measurements

Disclaimer: The content on this site and my posts are for educational and informational purposes only and not meant as medical advice. It is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. There is absolutely no assurance that any statement contained or cited in an article touching on medical matters is true, correct, precise, or up-to-date. Please consult a clinician that is familiar with your care, if you have specific questions for your own care.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me

Text and e-mail is the fastest way, since I'm usually with a client

Please Note: Some links on my site are affiliate links, which means that I collect a small portion of your sale, at no extra cost to you. This helps with the cost of running a website, providing services, etc.

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