What is the fastest way to calm the vagus nerve?

If you are feeling stressed and anxious, there is a simple way to calm down quickly. All you have to do is breathe deeply and slowly. Studies have shown that this technique can activate the parasympathetic system and stimulate the vagus nerve, which can help reduce anxiety. Most people breathe about 10 to 14 times per minute, but if you slow it down to 6 breaths per minute, you will feel much more relaxed.

The easiest way is to breathe in quickly through your nose and then breathe out again as slowly as possible through your mouth. It's a quick and easy way to feel better!

Want to know more about a treatment that directly affects your vagus nerve, then read more about the action of the SSP on our autonomic nervous system here.