How To Trigger Vagus Nerve? – Dr. Berg
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Learn 4 easy ways to trigger the vagus nerve and support your parasympathetic nervous system.
0:00 Introduction: What is the vagus nerve?
0:48 Parasympathetic nervous system
2:16 Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
2:48 How to stimulate the vagus nerve
In this video, I’m going to tell you how to trigger the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is one of the longest nerves in the body. It originates from the brainstem and goes through the entire thorax, innervating the heart and digestive organs.
The vagus nerve is a part of the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for rest and digestion, while the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for fight or flight. Oftentimes, people have a strong sympathetic nervous system and a weak parasympathetic nervous system due to excessive stress.
Pharmaceutical companies have developed electroceutical devices to stimulate the vagus nerve. The Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device is placed on the chest and stimulates the vagus nerve with small shocks. This is used to treat migraines, headaches, fibromyalgia, inflammation, Crohn’s, depression, and epilepsy. Unfortunately, these devices are invasive, they’re not very effective, and they come with side effects.
Here’s how to trigger the vagus nerve, and also strengthen and support the parasympathetic nervous system:
1. Slow controlled breathing—4 to 5 seconds in, and 4 to 5 seconds out
2. Long walks
3. Include adequate potassium, magnesium, and sodium in your diet
4. Acupressure techniques
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Thanks for watching! I hope you’ll try these natural ways to trigger the vagus nerve and support your parasympathetic nervous system. I’ll see you in the next video.
