The Wellness Mama Podcast Emotions and Their Impact on the Vagus Nerve with Diane Ducarme
Apr 11, 2024
Diane Ducarme discusses the impact of emotions on the vagus nerve, including how emotions affect bodily functions, ways to support the vagus nerve, and the connection between liver toxicity and sleep patterns. The podcast explores practical insights on caring for the vagus nerve for holistic well-being.
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Vagus Nerve Is A Bodywide Regulator
- The vagus nerve is a major nerve that 'wanders' through organs and connects them to the brain.
- It regulates heart rate, digestion, respiration, inflammation, and emotional regulation.
Emotions Can Impair Vagus Function
- Emotions can create physiological imbalances that impair vagus nerve function.
- Western medicine is only beginning to map how emotional states alter nervous-system wiring and organ function.
Kids' Brain Freeze Reveals Gut‑Brain Link
- Children demonstrate a vagus-linked reflex when they get brain freeze from eating cold food too fast.
- That quick pain shows a clear gut-brain connection recognized in both folk and traditional medicine.