3 quick strategies to reduce anxiety and stimulate the vagus nerve which in turn helps support digestion and acid reflux prevention ✨🤍 ✨ Why Does Stimulating the Vagus Nerve & Reducing Anxiety Help with Digestion and Acid Reflux? ✨ When you’re stressed or anxious, your body’s “fight-or-flight” mode kicks in, taking energy away from your digestive system. This can lead to issues like slow digestion, acid reflux, and discomfort. Here’s how activating the vagus nerve helps bring things back to balance: 🔹 Vagus Nerve & Digestion The vagus nerve is like the body’s relaxation switch, connecting the brain to the digestive tract. Stimulating it activates the “rest-and-digest” response, helping improve gut motility and reduce acid production, which can ease acid reflux symptoms. 🔹 Anxiety & Gut Health Stress heightens the release of stomach acid, which may trigger reflux. When anxiety is managed, the gut has a better chance to work smoothly, reducing the frequency of reflux episodes. 🔹 How to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve Try slow, deep breathing, gargling, humming, tapping, eye stretching, yoga, and mindfulness practices to activate this powerful nerve! Just a few minutes a day can make a big difference in calming both mind and body, giving your digestive system the support it needs. 👉 Want more insights into managing reflux naturally? Head to the link in my bio to find my 🆓 Reflux Relief webinar and more!
#nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystem #vagusnerve #vagusnervestimulation #nervoussystemhealing #acidreflux #gerd #ibs #digestion Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health counselor, and the strategies I share about nervous system health are based on what has worked for me and my clients. If you’re experiencing mental health challenges or need additional support, I encourage you to seek guidance from a licensed mental health professional. Your well-being is important, and there’s no substitute for professional care when it’s needed.