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The Vagus Nerve: the Unsung Hero for Optimising Wellbeing
Have you ever heard the saying, "Listen to your gut"? Well, it turns out there's...
Written by: Marianne Sheena
Written on: March 26, 2024
Updated on: November 28, 2024
Written by: Marianne Sheena | Written on: March 26, 2024 | Updated on: November 28, 2024
Quick Read
- The vagus nerve is a crucial cranial nerve that regulates the autonomic nervous system and stress response.
- Maintaining a parasympathetic 'rest and digest' state is vital for overall health, preventing issues linked to chronic stress.
- Vagal toning, improving the vagus nerve's resilience, can be achieved through breathing exercises, cold exposure, physical activity, social connection, and vocalization.
- The Sensate device offers a technological approach to vagal toning, using infrasonic vibrations to promote relaxation and improve sleep.
Contents
- 1. What is the Vagus Nerve?
- 2. Why does the Vagus Nerve matter?
- 3. Why is a parasympathetic state so important?
- 4. The gut-brain connection
- 5. What is Vagal Toning?
- 6. Enter, the Sensate
