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      • 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.
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      Vagus Nerve: What It Is, Function, Location & Conditions

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    Apr 18, 2023 · This device stimulates the vagus nerve when it's held against the skin of the neck. The stimulation blocks pain signals to prevent or relieve head pain. Researchers are studying vagus nerve stimulation as a potential treatment for a variety of other conditions.

  4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › bodyVagus Nerve: What It Is, Function, Location & Conditions

    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.

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    Mar 10, 2022 · Your vagus nerve plays a part in controlling involuntary sensory and motor functions like your heart rate, speech, mood and urine output. It helps your body switch back and forth between your flight-or-fight response and your parasympathetic mode, where you’re more relaxed.

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    The vagus nerve, or cranial nerve 10, serves as a main communication channel between your gut and brain. Learn about its function, location, how to stimulate it, and more.

  8. health.clevelandclinic.org › what-does-the-vagusYour Vagus Nerve May Be Key To Fighting Anxiety and Stress

    Apr 20, 2023 · A healthy vagus nerve can rapidly offset your body’s stress response. It can help reduce anxiety and improve your overall health, if you know how to put it in motion. Natural ways to stimulate ...

  9. www.verywellhealth.com › vagus-nerve-healthCan Stimulating the Vagus Nerve Actually Transform Your Health?

    Feb 25, 2022 · The vagus nerve—also known as the “wandering nerve”—carries signals between your brain, heart, lungs, and digestive system. The nerve plays a role in several body functions that control heart rate, speech, sweating, digestion, and the gag reflex.

  10. www.webmd.com › brain › vagus-nerve-what-to-knowVagus Nerve: What it Does and Why It's Important - WebMD

    Oct 6, 2022 · The vagus nerve provides signals from your brain to your body, regulating your: Heart rate. Taste. Speech. Skin sensations. Muscle sensations. Immune response. Respiratory rate. Blood pressure....

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