"One pathway that links all three of these elements (infection, inflammation, nervous system) together is called the vagus nerve. And one theory gaining recognition is the vagus nerve infection hypothesis, first proposed by Harvard neuroscientist Michael VanElzakker in 2013. (VanElzakker, 2013)"
"More and more evidence in recent years is helping us understand this lesser-known bodily system and how it controls inflammation, brain and organ function, our body’s perception of stress, and more."
"It is thought that the bacteria that causes Lyme disease can make its way into the autonomic nervous system and wreak havoc on how the vagus nerve functions. Researchers also associate the onset of vasovagal symptoms with Lyme disease because of the evidence that the modulation of the cardiac vagal tone is affected by the borrelia bacteria."
"This is a connection between your small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, your SIBO, other related digestive problems such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Leaky Gut Syndrome, and vagus nerve compression. We are going to present information that these problems are related to Vagus nerve problems or problems of vagal tone."
"An often overlooked part of your body, your vagus nerve plays a major role in your overall health and wellness. "
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