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.
Gregory Ross, LAc
Gregory Ross, LAc, began on his Oriental medicine path studying shiatsu. Eventually, this lead to enrollment at the San Francisco College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine where he was instructed by Misha Cohen, Efrem Corngold, Stuart Kutchins, Peter Bing Lee and others.
He acquired NADA certification just before receiving his license and was offered an acupuncture detoxification position at a methadone clinic. Since then, he has worked in community and recovery clinics in Northern California.
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