This nerve is more vital than ever before, so take care of it!

Since Dr. Stephen Porges has developed Polyvagal theory to explain how our autonomic nervous system controls our physical reactions as well as our emotional reactions, a lot of research and study has gone into this hypothesis to see how the working of our nervous system relates to our physical and mental health. 

The findings were mind-blowing, as the vagus nerve was actually found to hold the key to good physical and mental health to a degree that was never thought possible.
Are you curious why so many people have chronic inflammation, mood disorders, and digestive problems - exposure to medication, high quality food, and a relatively relaxed and balanced life? 

Do you feel like you're stuck in "fight-or-flight" mode all the time, and your body can't focus on working properly? 

Sure, this is just what happens to a lot of people. 

Your nervous system is one of the most amazing things on the planet. In fact, it's so complicated that scientists still figure out how it works, and they find some pretty amazing things. 

Another such element is the so-called polyvalent principle. 

That means that your vagus nerve (a very long, branching nerve that connects your brain to your vital organs) is more important than previously believed. It will get you out of the "fight-or-flight" mode by normalizing your heart rate and blood pressure, raising your stress levels, and placing you in a safe, relaxed mood. 

It also binds your brain to the nervous system of your intestines, so that your body knows when it's hungry or finished, how digestion is going, and whether something's wrong down there. 

Guess what happens if the nerve isn't solid enough? 

Hey. Yes. Oh, right, exactly. You are trapped in constant stress, slowly killing your physical and mental health. 

Luckily, you can heal yourself by thinking about polyvagal theory and using the techniques of vagus nerve stimulation that you'll find in this book.