Sunday, April 24, 2022

. . . spike-containing exosomes travel from the spleen to the heart, liver, gut and brain, along the vagus nerve

What is the Vagus Nerve and where is it located in the body?  For one, it is the longest of the 12 cranial nerves.  Think about that for a minute, cranial nerve, meaning that it starts in the brain and weaves its way down through the body.  Two, it is responsible for 75% of the parasympathetic function.  So it plays a key role in keeping you alive.  The Cleveland Clinic explains

The vagus nerve, also known as the vagal nerves, are the main nerves of your parasympathetic nervous system. This system controls specific body functions such as your digestion, heart rate and immune system. These functions are involuntary, meaning you can't consciously control them. 

Here is what the vagus nerve does and what it's connected to.  If you're interested in strengthening the vagus nerve, it looks like meditation and exercises are your best bet.  

You can massage the vagus nerve to improve its function.  So that's good.  Yoga, meditation, and biofeedback are also good techniques to tone the vagus nervous system.  I've tried all three.  They're good remedies.     

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