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The vagus nerve is the largest nerve of the parasymapthetic nervous system, innervating the throat, tongue, larynx, thyroid, and all vital organs below the neck --excluding the adrenal glands. Its tone will control the state of your metabolism, gut, and unconscious mind.
The energy meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine are an intricate wiring system that helps transport electrons, biophotons, and other nutrients -referred to as qi- through the body. Together they form a vital anatomical system that is often overlooked and ignored by many.
Breastfeeding shapes the face/skull, cements nasal breathing mechanics, and ensures a working craniosacral pump. Note how this is not isolated to the tongue as the muscles of the neck are also involved in the movement.
Movement comes from the parasympathetically innervated muscles of the throat, tongue, and neck. These contract during the inhale, expanding the airways/cranium. These muscles pull on the sphenoid, temporal bones, and occiput.
The gut is as much of a sensory organ system as a digestive one. This helps to provide information on the contents of food as well as one’s ability to digest it. When this role of the gut is neglected, important information can slip through the cracks, limiting vitality.
There are quite a few parallels between qi, prana, and the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the nervous system. This suggests that people have long understood this phenomenon and its central importance in the body.
The brain and spinal cord float in a clear liquid known as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This fluid helps to protect, nourish, and remove waste from the vital tissue. Thought of by some as the medium for consciousness, the state of the CSF will determine that of the entire organism.
A wide face/skull is universally seen as more attractive than a tall and narrow one. This is not arbitrary and is, in fact, an indicator of one’s ability to retain CO2 --the master molecule of metabolism. A wide face then lends to improved health/life in all facets.
The tongue plays a central role in breathing, gait, and posture of the entire body. Contrary to popular belief, its own posture is never static but always in motion. How the tongue moves will go on to influence your metabolism, nervous system, and the shape of your body/face.
Everyone possess an aura, as we are constantly emanating light from our bodies. Though not necessarily perceptible to the naked eye, it can be intuitively sensed by those around us. This light is a reflection of your metabolism, hormones, emotions, and mental state.
You should be waiting (at least) 24 hours after waking before drinking your first cup of coffee of the day. Here is yesterday's coffee that I am currently enjoying right now.
Tinnitus is a condition that affects countless people today, ranging from brief and annoying to chronic and maddening. The “consensus” cause of tinnitus is unknown, leading to a host of ineffective and sometimes counterproductive treatments. In this thread I will detail some
The sinuses and nasal passages are a series of hollow cavities found throughout the face and skull. Often the focus of discomfort, these structures have an influence on breathing, balance, vocal strength, and potentially even the appearance of the face.
The vagus nerve controls the levator veli palatini (LVP) muscle which opens the eustachian tube. Ideally this permits the flow of air and the draining of fluid into the throat. A dysfunctional vagus nerve will prevent this from occurring. Stagnant fluid and a lack of fresh air
the vagus nerve goes crazy. i kept thinking i had an ear infection but it was literally just my vagus nerve being very tight and inflamed due to long term stress
Chronically tight muscles, postural problems, and difficulty breathing (through the nose) may be the result of a thiamine deficiency. Attempts to fix these issues, without first remedying a possible deficiency, will be a constant struggle that will never be won.
The skin is a major steroid producing organ, home to both the raw materials (cholesterol) and enzymes needed for their synthesis. You should be caring for your skin with this in mind, nourishing it properly while avoiding anything that may interfere with these processes…
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) runs in the background of your life, helping to manage aspects of existence that keep you alive from one moment to the next. Your physical form, gut, hormones, and mental state are largely the result of this unconscious information relay system.
Fascia is often thought of as simply being an inert wrapping for muscles/organs. In reality, it is an essential energetic, sensory, and nutrient-delivery organ. This includes mechanical proprioception, ANS innervation, electron/biophoton conduction, and stem cell propagation.
Humans are undeniably photosynthetic, as we require light to generate energy, maintain structure, and adapt to environmental changes. The quantity and quality of light you are exposed to, and produce, will determine your health, appearance, and perception of reality.
The brain and spinal cord float in a clear liquid known as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This fluid helps to protect, nourish, and remove waste from the vital tissue. Thought of by some as the medium for consciousness, the state of the CSF will determine that of the entire organism.
The gut is as much of a sensory organ system as a digestive one. This helps to provide information on the contents of food as well as one’s ability to digest it. When this role of the gut is neglected, important information can slip through the cracks, limiting vitality.
The rotation, lateral flexion, and sagittal flexion/extension of belly dancing is, in large part, the work of the psoas muscles. Their health is important as a large number of nerves of the lumbar plexus pass through them. They also share fascial connections with the tongue,
Belly dancing is the most athletic, self-care, functional, and medicinal thing you could do for your ovaries and hormones
All of the movement center hip and belly control and movement, the belly roll is the best massage you could give your ovaries, aiding in blood flow and their
Separating the thorax and abdomen is a dome-shaped muscle referred to as the diaphragm. Although it is most known for its role in respiration, the diaphragm is also necessary for digestion, upright posture, movement, the mobilization of bodily fluids, and more.
They isolated thyroxine's frequency, electronically digitized it by storing it on a disk as audio, played it to tadpoles and caused them to metamorphosize. (1990)
One of the most interesting implications of natural EMFs are their effects on proprioception and balance. Below was the result of people being placed in an EMF-shielded ("zero field") room.
All of the digitized substances utilized were sourced from . Infopathy possesses an expansive database that contains the recordings of a few thousand different nutrients, hormones, pharmaceuticals and more. It also contains several hundred PEMF programs.
The ability to harness energy and nutrition from food is the responsibility of the gut, a series of specialized organs that run from nose to tail. The gut is a lifeline that permits existence for any extended period of time and deserves your utmost respect and care.
As someone who helps care for my grandmother with Oldtimer's (she's just old) here's what I've found to be the most effective for cognition, movement quality, and overall mood:
-Substantial doses of thiamine along with magnesium and other B vitamins.
-Carbohydrates, especially
Here's a few things I would do if I found out one of my parents/family members had early symptoms of dementia:
- get them on a regular circadian rhythm with bright sunlight in the morning, and total darkness at night to maximize melatonin production
- install blue-filtered
Human breathing mechanisms are remnants of those found in fish. Your sternocleidomastoid and trapezius were originally one muscle, the cucullaris, which elevates the gill flaps. Similarly, your ancestral gills elevate the rib cage, clavicles, and scapulae upon inhale.
Your posture is determined by your eyes. This occurs with the help of small muscles on the bottom of your skull, the subocciptals. Named for their position below the occipital bone, these muscles are also sensory organs due to the concentration of spindle cells within them.
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Tinnitus is usually the result of nerve compression between the mandible and the skull. The resting posture of the jaw must be moved forward to relieve this irritation.
The trigeminal and vagus nerves (parasympathetic) can become irritated should the jaw exist in excessive retraction. Conditions such as Tourette’s, vertigo, Meniere’s, tinnitus, pain in the face, and dysautonomia may also be related to issues with the pterygoids.
Swelling is an adaptive response to tissue damage and actively suppressing it will eventually limit the ability for said tissue to heal. There may be some benefits in the short term but, in general, you shouldn't fight inflammation.
Here is a basic graphic (roughly ~1000 hours in MS Paint) illustrating some of the effects of light produced by the mitochondria. This includes heat, communicatory biophotons, and even light that can be used by melanin for photosynthesis.
Metabolism is self stimulating, as endogenously produced infrared light (heat) helps to "charge" water within your own cells and mitochondria. The higher your metabolic rate, the more energy you will be able to generate as a result of this.
A possible mechanism of photo-aging is nutrient depletion, especially cholesterol, in the skin. Since sunlight will increase the rate at which cholesterol is converted into various steroids it is important to ensure that it is adequately replenished.
One of the reasons for the concentrations of steroidogenic enzymes in the skin is the proximity to light from the environment. Vitamin D, synthesized with the help of UV light in the skin, is one of the most well-known of these steroids. However, other steroids such as
If you skipped the previous posts and just want to know what you can do to help your tinnitus, scroll no more. Here are some of the most important factors for your situation:
-Strengthening the pterygoids and practicing good jaw mechanics/posture
-Reinforcing breathing movements
I think many of these diseases are manifestations of a brain/CNS that is suffocating and doing it's best to adapt. Mechanical causes (the physical impairment of CSF flow) are often overlooked in favor of purely genetic or metabolic ones. (Starts around 50:00 in the video)
Inventor of MRI Raymon Damadian presents on the discovery of MRI and the new real-time MRI imaging of the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) flow and the discovery of a common spinal misalignment treatment that is able to cure many neuro-degenerative diseases.
Means to increase CO2 production/retention:
-Relaxing; doing anything you enjoy
-Carbohydrates (sugar)
-Thiamine (and all other B vitamins)
-Thyroid hormones
-Light
-Low-intensity movement
-Magnesium
-Caffeine
-Methylene blue
-Aspirin
-Baking soda
-Pyruvate
The pterygoids are the forgotten muscles of mastication that, when dysfunctional, can cause problems at the jaw that spill over into the rest of the body. TMJD, facial pain, vertigo, tinnitus, dysautonomia, and postural issues (+more) can come from unhappy pterygoids.
Other dietary/supplemental means to improve vagal tone via GABA, glycine, or other mechanisms include:
-Magnesium
-Niacinamide (B3)
-Taurine
-Collagen/gelatin
-Ginger
-Chamomile
-GABA
-Theanine
The wandering nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, a division of the autonomic nervous system. Its activity is based on the information from both internal and external environments, in constant adaptation.
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) runs in the background of your life, helping to manage aspects of existence that keep you alive from one moment to the next. Your physical form, gut, hormones, and mental state are largely the result of this unconscious information relay system.
The upper airway relies on the tone of the vagus nerve as it controls the muscles of the pharynx, tongue, and soft palate. This allows for air to pass through the nose, meaning a dysfunctional vagus nerve may lead to chronic mouth breathing. Swallowing utilizes the same muscles.
Light should be treated like a nutrient, similar to food or water. A lack of quality light and/or an abundance of low-quality light is not much different from (or potentially even worse than) a deficient or toxic diet.
Humans are undeniably photosynthetic, as we require light to generate energy, maintain structure, and adapt to environmental changes. The quantity and quality of light you are exposed to, and produce, will determine your health, appearance, and perception of reality.
The membranes of cells and mitochondria function similar to capacitors, helping to store an electric charge. The hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails behave like an insulator sandwiched between two conductors. The health and integrity of this membrane is integral to the state
In general, anything that positively contributes to your health and makes you feel better/happier will affect your aura. This includes but is not limited to:
-Increasing your metabolic rate (thyroid/mitochondrial metabolism)
-Synchronizing your life with the sun (circadian
The human neck is meant to be curved. Unfortunately, many people today have lost this vital feature. Not only is this unsightly but it can lead to a cascade of issues throughout your body and greatly impair your life experience.
The skull and face expand (widen) during inhalation, drawing the nourishing CSF into the brain. It closes back up (narrows) during the exhale to pump CSF out into the rest of the spine. In time, the skull takes on the shape that it assumes the most.
A dysfunctional vagus nerve can translate to:
-Breathing difficulties/mouth breathing
-Anxiety/depression/anhedonia
-Hypothyroidism
-Digestive/gut issues
-Postural abnormalities (face, jaw, neck)
-An untold number of conditions that may result from the synergy of the above
In TCM there exist 12 principle meridians, 6 pairs. Each meridian has a counterpart; a yin to a yang. In theory, these are meant to balance one another, supplying qi (“life energy”) amidst the dynamic demands of life. Health requires harmony between the two.
Vagal tone should be viewed as a basic sign of a thriving metabolism, a happy gut, and a calm mind. These techniques can be used as needed, or incorporated into your daily routine. The goal should be to eventually make this unconscious, happening without you needing to think.
Movement comes from the parasympathetically innervated muscles of the throat, tongue, and neck. These contract during the inhale, expanding the airways/cranium. These muscles pull on the sphenoid, temporal bones, and occiput.
An ideal exhale is slow and passive, simply the relaxation of the muscles of inhalation. This prevents the loss of CO2, allowing it to perform its many roles including driving oxygen into cells/tissue. Slow breathing rates are a feature of the longest-lived animals on earth.
Neurohormones such as dopamine are reliant on vagal tone for their release. When stimulated, vagal pathways encourage the secretion of dopamine from the substantia nigra. Chronic vagal dysfunction will alter the neurohormones in the body, reinforcing survival mechanisms.
Metabolism within the mitochondria generates heat, which is radiated in the form of infrared light. The amount of infrared light that you emit is the result of the rate at which you produce energy. This is likely why some people are referred to as “hot”; their vibrant metabolisms
A slow breathing rate will help with CO2 retention and also pique the vagus nerve/parasympathetic nervous system. This is best done by relaxing and extending your exhales as much as possible.
An ideal exhale is slow and passive, simply the relaxation of the muscles of inhalation. This prevents the loss of CO2, allowing it to perform its many roles including driving oxygen into cells/tissue. Slow breathing rates are a feature of the longest-lived animals on earth.
Under the threat of harm, the sympathetic nervous system helps redirect energy toward immediate survival via the secretion of "stress" hormones. Long-term processes including thyroid metabolism/digestion are paused. Sympathetic nerves are located primarily in the torso and limbs.
Metabolism is self stimulating, as endogenously produced infrared light (heat) helps to "charge" water within your own cells and mitochondria. The higher your metabolic rate, the more energy you will be able to generate as a result of this.
Infrared light has the most prominent effect on these so-called “Exclusion Zones” (EZ), driving the biggest gradients that are capable of the most work. IR light, in the form of heat, generated by cells is then able to structure water and “create” energy in the same manner.
The most important endocrine gland, the thyroid, is also innervated by the vagus nerve. Although hormonal signals do influence the release of hormones from the thyroid, activity of the vagus nerve does so as well. Thyroid function cannot occur without the vagus nerve.
Craniosacral rhythm has been known to humanity for millennia. The concept of chakras and kundalini involves the flow of CSF, as "blockages" are the result of impaired flow in the spine. The “Eye of Horus” even resembles the ventricles of the brain.
Other nutrients that can be applied topically to improve steroidogenesis include:
-Vitamin E
-Vitamin K2
-Taurine
-B vitamins (1, 2, 3)
-Caffeine
-Magnesium
A bulging disc anywhere along the spine could impact the flow of CSF throughout the whole system. Sensitive and energetically-demanding areas like the eyes are usually going to be the most easily affected.
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What about in a case where there is disc bulge in the lumbar region? Would it affect flow,and would alleviating the issue provide releif. Eyesight hasn't been great since I bulged my disc and there is no way I woulda made the connection without this thread.
A reminder that the most powerful influence upon your experience of reality -breathing- is accessible to you anywhere, at all times, and costs nothing ($0). Whatever you desire from life will always come back to how you breathe.
Much of the face is parasympathetically innervated and will respond directly to happenings within. Stress affects the tone and blood supply to these muscles, potentially altering their strength and appearance over time.
In addition to topical application, soaking in nutrient baths can also be beneficial. Some potential ingredients include:
-Epsom salts
-Baking soda
-Aspirin
-Coffee
-B vitamins (1, 2, 3)
-Salt
I use small amounts of vitamin K2 (a quinone) on the skin prior to sunbathing or using (infra)red light. It definitely seems to add to the experience making it more invigorating yet also calming.
Infrared light and quinones are synergistic
Infrared light stimulates electron transfer through cytochrome C oxidase particularly, increasing respiration
Quinones shuttle electrons through redox cycling, acting as an electron bridge that improves respiration and creates ROS
The descriptions provided by TCM can be confusing however they closely resemble a system of circuits. The yin (negative) meridians act as a capacitor, supplying energy to the yang (positive) which function as a sort of Tesla coil. Yin supplies energy while the yang amplifies it.
Around 90% of the fibers within the vagus nerve are afferent, sensory. The vagus nerve is the interface between the brain in the gut and the brain in the skull. The state of the gut then has tremendous influence on the vagus nerve and vice versa.
The concentration of nerves in the gut (more than in the spinal cord) makes up the enteric nervous system (ENS). This serves as a sensory mechanism for the ANS, communicating the status of the gut via the vagus nerve. Irritation can pique a sympathetic response.
The vocal cords are controlled by the vagus and accessory nerves. Singing or humming feels good because of this connection. Sing or hum, no matter how good you think you are.
The spine is not a static column, but an engine that initiates movement via a combination of lateral flexion, sagittal flexion/extension, and rotation. This ancient form of propulsion is found amongst nearly all other vertebrates, from fish, to reptiles, and mammals as well.
If the inhale phase is dominant, then the face and skull will reflect this by being short and wide. If the exhale is dominant, the skull will become tall and narrow. This is shaped throughout a lifetime but can be corrected given the right circumstances.
Gargling warm water will stimulate the vagus nerve via the activation of the muscles of the throat and soft palate. This is also a way to keep your tonsils/throat/tongue clean.
Resets to the craniosacral system can also be achieved by stimulation at specific acupuncture points:
-SI 16/17
-GB 1
-GB 2, SI19
-GB 20
These may not be permanent but can provide temporary relief and help guide long-term patterns.
Lateral movement of the eyes can improve the tone of the vagus nerve via connections to the suboccipital muscles, the craniosacral pump, and the autonomic nervous system. These simple exercises are profoundly relaxing.
Your posture is determined by your eyes. This occurs with the help of small muscles on the bottom of your skull, the subocciptals. Named for their position below the occipital bone, these muscles are also sensory organs due to the concentration of spindle cells within them.
What can help the posture/motion of the tongue?
-Slowed breathing patterns
-Vagal/Parasympathetic stimulation
-A clean/happy gut
-Relaxing/avoiding unnecessary stress
-Sufficient thyroid metabolism
Stretching the tongue can be done through the Khechari Mudra: reaching your tongue back into your nose. This usually takes decades to master as most people only ever reach their soft palate (that's OK). Regardless, a stretch of the tongue muscles takes place during this exercise.
Muscles become tight when they are weak and starved of energy, such as during cramps and rigor mortis. Although it seems like a paradox, a strong and healthy muscle is going to be soft to the touch. Remedying your tight muscles is a matter of restoring their metabolism.
How to improve the movement of water within you:
-Low-intensity exercise (walking)
-Tuning spinal engine mechanics
-Craniosacral breathing
-Thyroid metabolism
-Massage/acupuncture
-Hot/cold therapies
-Light
-Grounding/PEMFs
Other means to help assume a parasympathetic state:
-Lateral eye/tongue movement
-Humming/singing
-Gargling
-Light, especially IR/red
-Massage/acupuncture (see acu. points)
-Neural entrainment/Hemi Sync
-Electrostimulation of the vagus nerve
Chronically tight muscles, postural problems, and difficulty breathing (through the nose) may be the result of a thiamine deficiency. Attempts to fix these issues, without first remedying a possible deficiency, will be a constant struggle that will never be won.
Muscles of the neck are not directly innervated by the vagus nerve but by the accessory nerve, which is tied closely to it. These not only help with breathing but are critical components to the craniosacral pump.
While the diaphragm gets plenty of attention, these muscles are neurologically superior. Innervated by the accessory nerve (CN XI), an extension of the brain that has an intimate connection with the vagus nerve and the parasympathetic nervous system as a whole.
By slowing your breathing and relaxing while you exhale you can increase the amount of CO2 you retain and eventually widen your face and skull. This will not happen overnight but will be the result of consistent changes to breathing patterns and other metabolic interventions.
If your eustachian tube is functioning properly you should hear a crackle in both your ears each time you swallow or yawn. Should you notice one side not opening, this could mean that the vagus nerve on the same side is not working as intended.
This can also create pressure difference between the inner ear and the rest of the sinuses. The vestibular system is often affected by these changes, drastically affecting balance and leading to symptoms like vertigo and dizziness. Long term changes to posture and gait may follow
Mechanical vibrations have been shown to be effective drivers of stem cell proliferation, helping to enhance wound healing and remodel tissue. Low frequency sound waves could produce similar effects if powerful enough.
The audible sensation of tinnitus is an adaptation to some form of stress or dysfunction to the workings of the ear, mainly the stereocilia (“solid hairs”). The characteristic ringing sound is thought to be an overcompensation or adjustment to a loss in hearing. In some cases
The most basic function of the tongue is to open the airways and promote breathing through the nose. This is accomplished by the tongue moving forward/upward during the inhale, expanding the pharynx, and creating a vacuum seal in the mouth. The tongue relaxes upon exhaling.
Consciously breathing through your nose can activate musculature controlled by the vagus nerve. Most importantly this involves creating a seal in the mouth with the tongue and throat.
The tongue should be thought of as a plug in the mouth. Each time you inhale you should feel the tongue (especially the rear portion that attaches to the throat) being sucked forward and upward onto the palate. This is the position that is often talked about in “mewing”.
Included ICs:
-T3
-T4
-Tyrosine
-Selenium
-Calcium carbonate
Note that this is entirely experimental and I do not make any claims as to its effectiveness. Audios are notoriously weaker than those ran through a PEMF coil but there is ample evidence that they are still effective.
Failure to perform this movement will limit the expansion of the pharynx. Without a seal in the mouth, the nose must work harder to draw in (less) air. Chronic snorers often feature a loss in tone of the genioglossus muscle, the primary mover for this act.