 The vagus nerve is the longest of the cranial nerves. Its functions contribute to the autonomic nervous system. These include sensory, motor and parasympathetic functions. Most notably, the vagus nerve affects blood pressure, heart rate, calmness, relaxation, alertness, and digestion. Moreover, of particular significance to health, one has to look at its role in inflammation. Mounting evidence suggests a common underlying cause of major degenerative diseases is inflammation. Observational studies and laboratory research suggests that inflammation can be a causative factor in many diseases. These include coronary disease, diabetes, cancer, colitis, Alzheimers, autoimmune disorders, just to name a few. Transdermal nerve stimulation with electroacupuncture is currently endorsed by WHO to control pain and inflammation. Furthermore, research shows that acupuncture can specifically stimulate the vagus nerve. Auricular or “ear acupuncture” and some body points are effective in stimulating this nerve. This can address healing such disorders as: • Depression • SIBO • Anxiety • Panic Attacks • Tinnitus • IBS • Weight Gain • Diabetes • Chronic Fatigue • Migraines • MS • Rheumatoid Arthritis Acupuncture can significantly modulate pro inflammatory cytokines, lessoning the inflammation response. In addition, Neuroimmunogenic regulation of inflammation further provides insights into studies on how brain activity affects mind body health. For instance, meditation has been reported to increase vagus nerve activity. This “wanderer” nerve that runs from your brain all the way to your gut is known as a remarkable internal sensory system. This system includes your emotions. “I felt it in my gut”, is derived from this. Science is just now starting to realize the importance of emotions on health. For any disease, for true healing to occur, the emotional undertone needs to be addressed. Working with the electrodynamic field, acupuncture and increasing vagus tone is a natural safe way to regulate emotions, specifically, suppressed emotions. This will lead to true health because all of the bodies: spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical have to be aligned. Many Blessings, Jennifer
3 Comments
 The human body is comprised of an energy field, specifically called the biofield. The different levels of the biofield are the physical body, energy body, mental body, and the spiritual body. For true healing to occur all of these bodies have to be healed and many things/thoughts can weaken this field. We live in a society bombarded by cell phones, televisions, computers, etc. This subjects our fields to a constant electromagnetic stress. However, one simple thing we can do that specifically strengthens this biofield is earthing or grounding. Earthing is simply being on the earth's surface, the ground, the beach, barefoot.
The natural flowing energy of the earth has free flowing electrons and electrical rhythms that provides a subtle electric signal that maintains health. These diurnal electrical rhythms set the biological clocks for hormones that regulate sleep and activity. The free electrons from the earth neutralize the positively charged free radicals that are the hallmark of inflammation. Therefore, frequently walking on the earth's atmosphere helps with reduction in pain, inflammation, improved balance of the nervous system, immune functions, circulation, and sleep patterns. Chronic inflammation alone has been cited in recent research to be the cause of almost every modern chronic illness. In addition, being more grounded could create a significant shift from a sympathetic to parasympathetic nervous system resulting in reduced cortisol levels. Furthermore, if one is injured and you connect to the earth, electrons will migrate into your body and spread through your tissues. Any free radicals that leak into the healthy tissue will immediately be electrically neutralized. This occurs because free radicals are positive while electrons are negative so they cancel each other out. If you spend a lot of time on the computer, live in a city or just do not go outside often, here are some sources to help with grounding. You can purchase grounding sheets, mats, auto mats, yoga mats, etc.
Many blessings to you, Jennifer |
AuthorJennifer A. House DOM is an acupuncture physician, energy healer in Boca Raton, Fl. She has been practicing in the S.Florida area for 21 years. She also takes remote clients via Skype for quantum energy healing, nutritional counseling, and endocrine, immunology and neurotransmitter testing/healing (with neuroscience, inc.). Archives
April 2019
Categories
All
|
RSS Feed