E220: Regulate Your Vagus Nerve & Lymph System to Heal MS!

Okay, so if you or a loved one has been diagnosed, you've probably heard of a lot of complicated medical jargon.

But today's episode I want to make super simple.

It's just learning today about a few systems within our body.

And once you understand how they work and how to keep them healthy, you will understand what to do and why it's important to keep these two systems working like they should.

And it's important to know about these two systems because they're super important, especially when you have MS.

You want to keep them working properly.

So today I'm going to talk about the vagus nerve and also your lymphatic system.

You don't need a biological degree to understand how these work.

By the end of this video, you'll know exactly what they do and why they matter for MS.

Once you understand how they work, you can use them, and I'm going to give you lots of tips and hints on how to get them working their best.

So let's start with the vagus nerve.

What is it? Think of your nervous system like a fiber optic network internet connection within your own body.

Your brain is the main router and your nerves are the cables running data all over your body.

So where is your vagus nerve? It starts at the base of your brain, runs down your neck, passes through your heart and your lungs, and goes all the way down through your gut.

And what does the vagus nerve actually do? Your body has two different operating modes.

Number one, fight or flight.

This is the high stress mode.

This kicks in when you're panicked.

Maybe you're stressed out about an exam or maybe you're running late.

Your heart rate spikes, your breathing gets shallow, and your body gets ready for danger.

And then the other operating mode is rest and digest.

This is recovery mode.

This is when your body calms down, digests food, repairs cells, and also sleeps.

It signals your brain that you're safe.

So why is this vagus nerve a big deal when you have MS? When you have multiple sclerosis, the immune system gets confused and causes inflammation around your nerve wiring.