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Powderhorn ( Powderhorn@beehaw.org )  to ScienceEnglish · 3 years ago

The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why scientists are so excited by the vagus nerve

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The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why scientists are so excited by the vagus nerve

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Powderhorn ( Powderhorn@beehaw.org )  to ScienceEnglish · 3 years ago
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Stimulating the vagus nerve is being hyped as the simplest way to reduce stress, dampen anxiety – and could even curb obesity. But what exactly is it? And how does tickling your ear help?

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      Apple Watch “Breathe” app or any of the free slow-breathing/mindfulness meditation apps will do the job, too.

      Or… breathe in for a count of 4, pause for a count of 4, breathe out for a count of 4, pause for a count of 4. Do that for 5 or 10 minutes.

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      I don’t think you need a device, theres lots of simple exercises you can do that also work well.

      Here are a few good videos on the subject:

      Four Ways to Turn On thr Parasympathetic Response (the vagus nerve)

      Vagus Nerve Massage for Stress and Anxiety Relief

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      There are lots of vagus nerve videos on youtube that will explain how to stimulate, stretch, exercise and possibly reset your vagus nerve. YMMV.

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      Just breath slowly, in thru the nose …… out thru the mouth. Do that and you will feel the vagus nerve interaction they talk about. It’s a great tool to help stabilize you in a moment of distress or discomfort. It doesn’t last long but you can keep doing the exercises!

      Maybe you should try to learn more about the nerve and its interactions before you buy some wild bullshit off Amazon lol

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