Plain-English reading on the vagus nerve, its science and how to look after it
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How It Works

The anatomy and physiology of the vagus nerve, explained in plain English.

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How It Works

The Vagus Nerve and Eye Health: Reflexes, Tears, and Intraocular Pressure

Updated Nov 5, 20264 min read
Heart & HRV

How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Affects Heart Rate: Devices, Trials, and Cardiac Effects

Updated Nov 5, 20264 min read
Testing

Vagus Nerve and the Gag Reflex: Anatomy, Testing, and Clinical Significance

Updated Nov 5, 20266 min read
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The Vagus Nerve and Solar Plexus

Updated Nov 5, 20264 min read
Sleep

The Vagus Nerve and Sleep: How Autonomic Tone Shapes Every Stage

Updated Nov 5, 20265 min read
Anatomy

The Vagus Nerve and the Cervical Spine: Anatomy, Misconceptions, and Real Connections

Updated Nov 5, 20265 min read
Ear stimulation

Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS): How It Works

Updated Nov 5, 20266 min read
Women's health

Vagus Nerve and Pregnancy: From Morning Sickness to Delivery

Updated Nov 5, 20265 min read
Anatomy

Vagus Nerve Anatomy: A Branch-by-Branch Guide

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The Vagus Nerve and Your Lungs

Updated Nov 5, 20265 min read
Anatomy

Where Is the Dorsal Vagus Nerve? Anatomy, Function, and Polyvagal Theory

Updated Nov 5, 20264 min read
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Vagus Nerve and Vision: What the Science Actually Shows

Updated Nov 5, 20264 min read
Gut & digestion

Vagus Nerve and Digestion: How Your Longest Nerve Controls Your Gut

Updated Nov 5, 20265 min read
Anatomy

Vagus Nerve and Chakras: Where Anatomy Meets Ancient Practice

Updated Nov 5, 20264 min read
Breathing

The Fascinating Connection: Vagus Nerve and Yawning

Updated Nov 5, 20265 min read
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The Vagus Nerve and the Celiac Plexus

Updated Nov 5, 20265 min read