Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve by Stanley Rosenbery
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This book explores the vagus nerve — a key part of the body’s parasympathetic nervous system — and its role in health, stress, and recovery. Rosenberg explains how an underactive or overactive vagus nerve can contribute to a wide range of symptoms, from anxiety and depression to chronic pain and fatigue.
Drawing from osteopathy and craniosacral therapy, he introduces simple, practical exercises designed to stimulate and rebalance the vagus nerve, helping the body shift out of “fight-or-flight” and into a “rest-and-digest” state.
It’s both a manual and a deep dive into the science of polyvagal theory, making it particularly helpful for people looking to understand the mind-body connection. While the exercises are straightforward, the book itself can be dense in parts, so many readers find it easier to work through when they’re feeling stronger.
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