Viva La Vagus!

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You know that saying "I've got a gut feeling?" or "go with your gut"? Well, there is some biological proof to it and it's called the VAGUS NERVE, cranial nerve number 10. This nerve is like a direct highway of the gut and organs to and from the brain. It's a pretty big deal since it keeps track of all the information going on inside your body. It's kind of like the Great Oz. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Gut / brain connection: The gut is often considered to be our second brain...so this brain communicates with the big brain upstairs by way of the Vagus nerve. It's in constant communication and will prompt our system to either relax and chill or fight or flee. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If the Vagus nerve gets a little overexcited, like you just pulled 7-7-7 on the slots, it could take you straight to the ER! Fainting is a common reaction to an overactive Vagus stimulation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Deep breathing can positively effect the Vagus nerve. Taking deep, slow breaths helps kick-start your body’s relaxation response, lowering your heart rate and calms you down. Everything works better in your body when you're relaxed!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you suffer from depression or low affect, stimulation of the Vagus nerve can be effective! ⠀