{"id":1895,"date":"2025-08-21T16:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T14:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blisko.ch\/?p=1895"},"modified":"2025-08-21T16:12:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T14:12:44","slug":"nerw-bledny-w-praktyce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blisko.ch\/en\/blog\/nerw-bledny-w-praktyce\/","title":{"rendered":"The vagus nerve in practice, or how to regain calmness in the body and head"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.27.0\u2033 custom_margin=\u201d0px||||false|false\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 background_size=\u201dinitial\u201d background_position=\u201dtop_left\u201d background_repeat=\u201drepeat\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.0\u2033 header_2_line_height=\u201d1.5em\u201d background_size=\u201dinitial\u201d background_position=\u201dtop_left\u201d background_repeat=\u201drepeat\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||0px||\u201d]

The world is rushing and we are rushing along with it - deadlines chasing, planning, overtime, a flurry of responsibilities, eating on the go, perpetual sleep deprivation. Sound familiar? With advances in technology, the pace of our lives has accelerated. But our nervous system doesn't evolve that fast.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our brain and entire nervous system are still accustomed to the lifestyle of cavemen, who spent much more time doing 'nothing'. Under such conditions, the autonomic nervous system had ample time to rest, needed to trigger the regeneration processes in our body. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The parasympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible. It includes the vagus nerve, which innervates our organs and is responsible for lowering heart rate and blood pressure, slowing breathing and stimulating digestion. In this way, it helps the body to recover from stress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the vagus nerve cannot function properly when we are constantly tense and overstimulated.<\/strong> Does this mean that we should now all move out into the forest? Not necessarily. Stress is natural and necessary,<\/strong> but when it persists over a long period of time, it can lead to undesirable health effects. For this reason, it is worth learning to consciously regulate our nervous system so as to maintain a balance between periods of stress (fight or flight) and recovery (rest & digest).<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it easy? Both yes and no. Unfortunately, it is not a matter of \"3 simple techniques that will eliminate stress\". However, this does not mean that nothing can be done.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Firstly: check how your body and psyche feel<\/strong> - recognise the problem.<\/b><\/p>\n

Secondly: think about what your complaints might be caused by <\/strong>- look for causes.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Supporting questions:<\/b><\/p>\n