The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the body, it begins at the brainstem, travels down the neck and then throughout the body. Its main function is to allow our brains to not only monitor our bodies and how they are functioning but to receive information from the rest of our body.

The vagus nerve is responsible for many different functions in the body however, there are four main functions that the vagus nerve is responsible for. The sensory function, the special sensory function, the motor function, the parasympathetic function.

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The vagus nerve is responsible for providing communication between the gut and the brain. It provides communication between the diaphragm, which helps a person breathe deeply and to feel relaxed. The vagus nerve also communicates to parts of the body sending anti-inflammatory signals.

When something goes wrong with this nerve, because of an injury, overstimulation or under-stimulation, such problems like digestive problems, heart problems, kidney problems and much more kick in. If you are suffering from chronic inflammation, there may be a problem with the vagus nerve.

Do you know that when the vagus nerve becomes overactive the body will have a hard time pumping blood, leading to high blood pressure and a higher heart rate? Do you know that if the vagus nerve is overactive a person can suffer from organ damage and even lose consciousness?