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.
Xueling Guo, DTCM, MS
Dr. Xueling Guo received her Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the University of Bridgeport in 2023. Before that, she earned a Bachelor of Medicine in Chinese Medicine from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (China, 2016) and Master of Science in Physical therapy in Musculoskeletal Science from University College London (U.K., 2019). She is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist practicing in New York City.