The vagus nerve is one of the most important and powerful nerves in the body. It’s the longest cranial nerve, running from the brainstem all the way down to the gut. The vagus nerve regulates various organ functions (lungs, heart, stomach) and connects the brain to key hormone-producing organs (gut, adrenals glands and thyroid).

Here are some things the vagus nerve does:

Controls the “Rest and Digest” System

The vagus nerve is a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system. It sends signals from your brain to your heart to slow down the heart rate, “rest and digest” system. It helps to slow the heart rate, lower blood pressure and promote relaxation.

Supports Digestion The vagus nerve stimulates the release of digestive enzymes, control gut movement and even signals hunger and fullness between the brain and the gut, playing a HUGE role in the brain/gut communication.

Reduces Inflammation The vagus nerve helps to reduce inflammation through what’s called the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway. This is key for managing chronic stress and/or autoimmune related symptoms.

Promotes Relaxation When the vagus nerve is stimulated it helps to counteract the fight or flight stress by; reducing cortisol levels, encourages slower breathing and activates the relaxation response.

Impacts Mental Health A well functioning vagus nerve is linked to better mood, less anxiety and greater emotional resilience.

There are five signs of inflammation; redness, swelling, heat, pain and loss of function.  When the body has inflammation it is an indicator of a disruption in the body’s electrical signaling system.  Although inflammation is part of the healing process after an injury, it’s important to understand that chronic inflammation can have a severe effect on a person’s health and quality of life.

Chronic inflammation can be a disruptor in the body. When cells are damaged, from injury or from infection, it releases a chemical that affects the electrical potential of the cells.  This ultimately leads to a breakdown of the bioelectrical communication within the body.  When the body is not able to communicate properly, it slows down the healing process and at times increases inflammation.

Inflammation often leads to pain and swelling, Microcurrent Therapy can help alleviate these symptoms by normalizing the electrical activity of nerve cells and reducing the release of pain-inducing chemicals. By restoring the proper electrical potential of cells. Microcurrent Therapy supports the natural healing process of the body. This includes improving blood flow to inflamed area, enhancing nutrient delivery, and assisting in waste removal.

Microcurrent therapy helps break up scar tissue by using low-level electrical currents, similar to the body’s natural electrical impulses, to stimulate cellular repair and tissue regeneration.

Here’s how it works on scar tissue specifically:

Increases Cellular Energy Microcurrent stimulates the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy source cells use for healing and regeneration. Higher ATP levels help:

• Speed up tissue repair

• Stimulate collagen and elastin production

• Improve circulation in the scarred area

Softens and Reorganizes Collagen Scar tissue is made of dense, misaligned collagen fibers. Microcurrent helps to break down abnormal collagen cross-links, encourage reorganization into more flexible, functional tissue and improve range of motion and reduce tightness or restrictions. Over time, this makes the scar softer, flatter, and less visible or painful.

Improves Circulation & Lymphatic Flow Scar tissue often has poor blood and lymph flow. Microcurrent Therapy increases microcirculation, bringing nutrients and oxygen to the area and promotes lymphatic drainage, reducing inflammation and swelling around the scar