What is the Vagus Nerve? How does it relate to mental health?

The vagus nerve is one of the most important yet often overlooked parts of our body. It's the second-largest nerve we have, trailing only the spinal cord in terms of size. Its name, "vagus," is derived from the Latin word for "wandering," and for good reason. This nerve meanders through our body like an intricate network of roads, connecting the brain to a host of vital organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract.
When this nerve is not functioning optimally, we can become “stuck” in the stress response as the ability to shift the nervous system back into the relaxation response can be impaired.
Fortunately, there are simple and effective ways to improve vagal tone, which we'll be exploring throughout this month on the Inspire Me Blog! To the whole article visit: findhelpni.com/inspire-me/Get...
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Very good info!