Activating the Vagus Nerve: An Overlooked Approach to Improving Heart FunctionActivating the Vagus Nerve: An Overlooked Approach to Improving Heart Function
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Activating the Vagus Nerve: An Overlooked Approach to Improving Heart Function

Improving vagal tone and heart coherence boosts well-being, according to the experts.
Harnessing Vagus Nerve Power
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Making better food choices and staying active aren’t the only ways to care for your heart. Activating the vagus nerve might be the missing link in your treatment plan.

By improving the vagus nerve function, “we support the heart’s natural resilience and give ourselves a powerful tool against the inflammatory and stress-driven triggers of cardiovascular disease,” Nasha Winters, a naturopathic doctor, told The Epoch Times.

Sensory stimulation techniques, such as skin brushing or using a weighted toy or blanket, can help regulate the vagus nerve and calm autistic children.
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