by Erica Zelfand | Sep 6, 2023 | Addiction, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Depression, Dr. Erica Zelfand, Healthy Living, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Video
Supporting the vagus nerve through diaphragmatic breathing When we take a deep breath, the lungs and diaphragm expand, gently stimulating the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve then sends a signal to the brain, telling it to relax. That’s why breathing techniques can...