One of the longest nerves in the body is known as the vagus nerve (VN). The VN is the 10th pair of cranial nerves that originates at the brain stem in the medulla oblongata. This nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a part of the ANS. Research suggests ear acupuncture can activate the VN.
Archives
August 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 8)
Sports / Exercise / Fitness
Team Acupuncturist Keeps Players in the Game
Tina Beychok
Diagnosis
Martha Lucas, PhD, LAc
Patient Education
Matthew J. Robinson, MAc
Education & Seminars
Editorial Staff
General Acupuncture
John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA)
Health & Wellness / Lifestyle
Joe C. Chang, MAOM, Dipl. OM, LAc
Your Practice / Business
Marilyn Allen, Editor at Large
Women's Health
Jennifer Waters, LAc, Dipl. Ac
Women's Health
Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
Your Practice / Business
Kevin Doherty, LAc, MS
Your Practice / Business
Gregory Ross, LAc
Politics / Government / Legislation
Rebekah Christensen, AAAOM Ed;
Deborah Lincoln, RN, MSN, RAc (NCCAOM)
Patient Education
Constance Scharff, PhD
Herbal Medicine
John Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc
Diagnosis
Yin Lo, PhD
Billing / Fees / Insurance
Samuel A. Collins
Your Practice / Business
Ronda Wimmer, PhD, MS, LAc, ATC, CSCS, CSMS, SPS
Diagnosis
Douglas R. Briggs, DC, Dipl. Ac. (IAMA), DAAPM, EMT
Patient Education
Gregg St. Clair, BA, MSTOM, LAc