21/08/2025
Did you know your body has a built-in “reset button” for stress? It’s called the vagus nerve — and it plays a huge role in regulating your mood, stress response, and overall sense of calm.
The vagus nerve is like the body’s communication highway, connecting your brain to vital organs like your heart, lungs, and gut. When it’s functioning well, it helps activate your parasympathetic nervous system — the “rest and digest” state that brings balance, calm, and recovery.
But when the vagus nerve is underactive, it can contribute to issues like:
Heightened anxiety
Low mood and depression
Trouble relaxing or sleeping
Digestive issues (gut-brain connection)
That’s why supporting vagus nerve health is becoming such an important tool in managing depression and anxiety naturally. Techniques like deep breathing, cold exposure, red light therapy, and specialized treatments can help stimulate the vagus nerve and bring the body back into balance.
At Murphysboro Wellness, we focus on nervous system regulation as part of our holistic approach to mental health and overall wellness. By activating the vagus nerve, we help clients find relief, regain control over stress, and feel more like themselves again.
👉 Your mental health isn’t just in your head — it’s connected throughout your entire body. Let’s strengthen that connection together.
Visit us online at www.murphysborowellness.com or call 618-684-3344
