VNS Therapy
The vagus nerve initiates 80% of your body relaxation mode. When the sympathetic nervous system goes into over–drive survival mode with fight, flight, and freeze, it signals the HPA axis to release stress hormone cortisol and adrenaline into your body. Through internal support, the vagus nerve puts the brakes and says “Chill Out!”. People who have a stronger vagal tone can rest, recover, and restore much more quickly.
Decreased vagal activity or tone is associated with increased stressvulnerability and poor health.Low values suggest sympathetic system predominance and a possibility ofprolonged stress or physical activity. High–frequency parasympathetic healthhas an inverse relationship with a sympathetic stress..
Health Benefits of Enhanced Vagal Tone
-Decreasing inflammation: The vagus nerve sends an anti–inflammatory signal to other parts of the body.
-Reduced muscle tone: activating vagal tone reduces muscle tension and trigger point tenderness.
-Improved circulation and lymph flow: The vagus nerve sends information from the gut to the brain, which is linked todealing with stress, anxiety, and fear–hence the saying, “gutfeeling.” These signals help a person to recover from stressful and scary situations.
–Reduced pain: Reducing stress reduces pain, pretty simple