Wellness Trend: Why Is Everyone Talking About the Vagus Nerve? Plus 5 Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System for a Calmer, More Grounded You
It goes without saying that the vagus nerve is not something “new” (it was first identified as early as 1664), but awareness of its profound impact on overall health and wellness has become increasingly mainstream. Before we get into why — let’s start by understanding what the vagus nerve actually is. Broken down to the most simplistic explanation, the vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system. This makes it a key component in the regulation of heart rate, respiratory rate, and digestion, hence why it’s often referred to as the "rest and digest system.” Historically,...
