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The Power of Vagus Nerve Stimulation
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Stimulating the vagus nerve through techniques like acupuncture can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and help calm an over-stressed body. The ancient practice of acupuncture may have stumbled upon nerve patterns that are accessible from the earlobe to activate the vagus nerve.
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