3567: Struggling to Swallow, Speak, or Breathe Easily? The Vagus Nerve Connection (TWT)

<div><span class= "author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz82zpfz80zz75zz76zz88znwz72zz80zz89zz82zg1z84zvz79zz81zrl5z84zz90zz86zxlgz73zz76zn"> What if the reason swallowing, speaking, or even breathing feels difficult is not physical but rooted in your nervous system?</span></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz82zpfz80zz75zz76zz88znwz72zz80zz89zz82zg1z84zvz79zz81zrl5z84zz90zz86zxlgz73zz76zn"> On today's show, we explore how chronic stress, low vagal tone, and sympathetic nervous system dominance can make everyday functions feel challenging.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz82zpfz80zz75zz76zz88znwz72zz80zz89zz82zg1z84zvz79zz81zrl5z84zz90zz86zxlgz73zz76zn"> I will explain the crucial role of the vagus nerve and how your body's fight-or-flight response can interfere with swallowing, vocal strength, and relaxed breathing. I will also share simple ways you can res...