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The vagal nerves carry signals between your brain, heart and digestive system. Damage to this area can prevent food from not moving properly into your intestines. These nerves also control your heart rate and immune system.
Your left and right vagal nerves contain 75% of your parasympathetic nervous system’s nerve fibers. They are the opposite of your sympathetic nervous system which is the “fight or flight” response.
Karen and I discuss the importance of this part of the nervous system on today’s show and why listeners need to understand how this nerve contributes to our health and wellness.
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