Anatomists were stumped. How could the vagus nerve, a single nerve beginning in the brainstem, be so long and connect to so many vital organs? What effects could this nerve possibly employ? With such a vast array of potential functions, what would happen if this nerve was injured or cut?

This useful guide provides all the tools you need to understand and restore vagus nerve function, the body's rest-and-digest system. You'll learn simple yet powerful healing techniques to address a variety of health issues, like inflammation, gut health challenges, and mental fog, from their root causes linked to the vagus nerve. Author Dr. Navaz Habib lays out easy-to-follow daily and weekly wellness routines to support your recovery, including:

Breathing exercises Mindfulness practices Gut support tools Functional health testing Bodywork therapies like acupuncture and massage And more