Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644116296
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Inner Traditions/Bear & Company


Description:
Control your stress response through vagus nerve stimulation



• Presents more than 100 effective exercises to naturally stimulate the vagus nerve in order to help manage anxiety, depression, sleep, and digestive disorders



• Explores the function of the vagus nerve and the organs and systems it’s connected to throughout the body



• Explains how these simple exercises work by improving sensory-information processing, which provides a solid foundation for physical resilience and self-healing



In a world where our lives and daily rhythms are becoming increasingly demanding, being able to implement effective techniques to regulate our stress levels is essential to maintaining a healthy mind and body. The most significant component of the parasympathetic nervous system, which regulates our ability to “rest and digest,” the vagus nerve is an information superhighway transmitting information between the brain and the heart, the gut, the immune system, and many organs. By stimulating the vagus nerve, you can work with your parasympathetic nervous system to reduce stress and anxiety, regulate digestion and appetite, moderate heart rate and blood pressure, and balance systems throughout the body.



Backed up by the latest scientific research, this book will guide you through more than 100 effective exercises to naturally and gently stimulate your vagus nerve and in turn help manage anxiety, depression, inflammation, sleep, and digestive disorders. The simple techniques include a variety of balance, hearing, sight, breathing, and touch exercises. By improving the quality of stimulation the v