Posted on 12/10/2024 3:54:25 PM PST by ConservativeMind
Researchers have found that tapping into the nervous system could help reduce the gut inflammation that drives inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
A new study reveals how electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve—a major nerve connecting the brain and gut—may combat the stress-related inflammation that worsens IBD symptoms.
The study showed that vagus nerve stimulation in stressed mice with colitis, a form of IBD, reduced inflammation, improved symptoms, and boosted survival rates. By engaging the parasympathetic nervous system, the team observed that inflammation could be eased by inhibiting SUMOylation, a cellular process that shapes immune response.
Ayman Youssef, MD, analyzed data identifying that inhibiting SUMOylation, through genetic or drug-based approaches, dramatically slowed disease progression in mouse models.
IBD cases are soaring—up 50% in the last 15 years. Scientists are intensifying efforts to reduce inflammation-causing cells in the intestines and improve treatment options for the nearly 7 million people affected worldwide.
IBD includes two primary types: ulcerative colitis, which affects the colon; and Crohn's disease, which can inflame any part of the digestive tract. Both conditions disrupt lives and can lead to serious complications like colon perforation, cancer, and even early mortality.
Current anti-inflammatory treatments bring relief but often fall short, as patients can lose their response to these medications over time, suffer relapses, and experience significant side effects.
Researchers have long noted that stress plays a significant role in exacerbating IBD symptoms, and some have even described ulcerative colitis as psychosomatic.
"Stimulating the vagus nerve neutralized the effects of stress and restored a balanced and healthy physiologic state," said Ulloa, a Duke researcher, the leading and corresponding author of the study. "Many relaxation techniques, like deep breathing and meditation, are designed to enhance the parasympathetic system, with the vagus nerve playing a central role in relaxing most of our organs.
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My experience is that you can stimulate a woman’s vagus nerve by rubbing her bottom.
I’ve also learned that you should introduce yourself first.
There are tons of you tube videos online that show techniques for vagus nerve stimulation.
There are devices you can buy that stimulate the vagus nerve. Not sure if they’re worth it as they’re not cheap
Valerian root stimulates the vagus nerve.
I recommend fresh plant tincture over dried Valerian root.
That sounds a lot like putting an alligator to sleep by putting it on its back and rubbing its belly.
Putting the alligator on its back is where the right introduction is key I imagine.
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