The vagus nerve acts as a highway, connecting vital organs to the brain. Mastering how to stimulate it may provide relief from stubborn conditions while fostering greater calm and resilience.
Many people struggle with the debilitating symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and try a variety of methods to alleviate the condition. Yet they often overlook a key factor in breaking the cycle of IBD: the vagus nerve.
The vagus nerve is the main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, which governs the “rest-and-digest” state. When the vagus nerve is activated, calm is restored, inflammation declines, and digestion improves. This creates an environment conducive to healing IBD.
IBD and the Vagus Nerve
IBD, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC), is marked by excessive gut inflammation and painful ulcers. Physicians typically treat IBD with a combination of inflammatory medications, immunosuppressants, dietary modification, and surgery. However, recent focus has shifted to the vagus nerve in some circles.
