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.
Donna Guthrey, DAOM, LAc
Donna Guthrey is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and family nurse practitioner. She graduated from the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with a master's degree in Oriental medicine, and received her doctoral degree from AOMA.