Our heart, lungs and digestive system are regulated by the Vagus nerve… read ahead to learn how it connects your body and the importance of maintaining proper spinal alignment to ensure optimal functioning of the nerve!
The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve, and has the most extensive distribution out of all of the cranial nerves. Named for its tendency to wander, the vagus nerve acts like a central switchboard, sending out nerve impulses to and from the brain and most of the organs in our body. Its main role is to calm us down by activating the parasympathetic nervous system…