Visceral osteopathy and the vagus nerve: activating the parasympathetic nervous system

The vagus nerve, the largest nerve in the autonomic nervous system, plays a fundamental role in regulating various vital functions in the body, such as heart rate, breathing and digestion. It is one of the main communication routes between the brain and the internal organs, and is essential for the functioning of the gastrointestinal system, heart...

The role of the vagus nerve in brain-body communication and influencing your health

The vagus nerve is one of the most important components of the nervous system and is essential for communication between the brain and the body. As part of the autonomic nervous system, it regulates vital functions that occur automatically, such as digestion, breathing, heart rate and the stress response. In addition, the vagus nerve plays...

What contributes to a long, healthy and satisfying life? the contribution of relationships

What really matters for living a good, happy and healthy life? Money? Professional success? Fame? Although these goals may seem attractive, the longest study ever carried out on happiness points in another direction: relationships. Factors such as financial income, professional success or social recognition are often associated with well-being. However, the scientific evidence...

Vagus nerve

The vagus nerve: the silent guardian of the human body and well-being

The vagus nerve is one of the body's main regulators. When its function is altered, symptoms such as anxiety, digestive problems, fatigue, or difficulty coping with stress can arise. The human body functions through constant interaction between different physiological systems, with the aim of maintaining internal balance (homeostasis). In this context,…

Osteopathy

Visceral Manual Therapy: a fundamental approach to Osteopathy

Visceral Manual Therapy is a specialised technique within Visceral Osteopathy that focuses on assessing and intervening in dysfunctions of the internal organs and their supporting structures, using gentle and precise manual techniques. Visceral Osteopathy recognises the interdependence between the body's systems, considering that dysfunctions in the internal organs can...

Integrating physical activity into everyday life: simple strategies for consistent practice

Incorporating more physical activity into everyday life doesn't require radical changes or complex routines. Small adjustments to everyday life can have a significant impact on physical health, emotional balance and the body's ability to adapt. Regular movement contributes not only to physical fitness, but also to regulating the nervous system,...

The impact of blue light from electronic devices on sleep

The use of electronic devices is part of most people's daily lives. Computers, smartphones and tablets are often used until very close to bedtime, which raises clinically relevant questions about the impact of the blue light emitted by these screens on sleep organisation. Understanding these effects is essential to...