Vagus Nerve Stimulation?

[nooneimportant]

Anyone looked into this? I've been looking into this a little bit on and off. I have Graves disease and my heart rate variability is somewhat low (disturbingly low 😂) anyway, I've suffered a lot of trauma in life and apparently this can affect the Vagus Nerve which in turn has negative affects on the heart rate variability etc etc .... anyway makes for interesting subject poking for those that are interested ... ways to stimulate your vagus nerve? .... you've guessed it "stress control" and some nice bits listed below:

Meditation, deep breathing, yoga, exercise, massage, music, cold water immersion, positive socialising, laughing, diet rich in Omega 3s and probiotics and singing/humming.

Stimulating the vagus nerve can help to minimize seizures in those with epilepsy, treat depression, regulate your emotions, reduce blood pressure, lower your heart rate, reduce inflammation, treat migraines and cluster headaches.

This is not my advice, just for those that might want to do a bit of their own research. Happy poking 😀

[tattybogle]

See this : healthunlocked.com/thyroidu... found-the-dial-in-the-brain-that-controls-the-immune-system

and this : healthunlocked.com/thyroidu... vagus-nerve-and-the-gut-and-autoimmunity-this-radio-programme-was-an-interesting-listen-.how-cold-water-stimulates-your-vagus-nerve

[nooneimportant in reply to tattybogle]

Ooooow thank you

[PurpleNails Administrator]

What’s disturbing low HRV? (mines 19)

Interesting stuff ⬆️

[nooneimportant in reply to PurpleNails]

Mine too goes down to 17 I think we’re meant to be in the 40s 🤷‍♀️

[WildDeer]

I have found the self-help exercises in Stanley Rosenberg's book really helpful: Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve. They are easy to do as well.

[nooneimportant in reply to WildDeer]

I’ll have a look- thank you x

[Brightness14]

I developed a high heart rate last year and found all about the vagus nerve.l I landed up blowing into a balloon and then raising my legs into the air. Not a pretty site at my age but it works.

[arTistapple in reply to Brightness14]

I hope you are not joking because I am going to give it a try!

[tattybogle in reply to arTistapple]

lol.. mee too... later (just had my dinner).

have just spent the last half hour looking up vagus nerve exercises .... intending to get my daughter into doing some.....

[Brightness14 in reply to arTistapple]

No it's true, try it. I found it on Youtube.

[nooneimportant in reply to Brightness14]

I do the legs up the wall to reduce inflammation after exercise

Legs up wall to reduce inflammation

[nooneimportant in reply to nooneimportant]

Oh excuse my cow 🥰

[Brightness14 in reply to nooneimportant]

This is different legs up the wall can be a Yoga move. Good for you but not the same thing.

I started Yoga at 29 years old and I am now 78 but can't move around quite the same.