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.
Fritz Hudnut, DAOM, LAc
Fritz Hudnut, DAOM, LAc has maintained a private practice in West Los Angeles using the Art of TCM since 2000. Mental/emotional, chem. dependency, women's health, or chronic pain syndromes are welcomed. I recently published a book on the meditative life entitled, "Surfing the Timeless Wave." Email contact: dr.fritz.hud@gmail.com.