The Vagus Nerve is one of the longest, most intricate, and most important nerves in the entire body. 😱 It’s long been given the nickname “wandering nerve” because it originates from the brainstem and upper neck area and makes its way all the way down into the thorax to regulate and control vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion. Yea, it’s kind of a big deal. 😎 That’s why for a long time, the Vagus Nerve was also referred to as the “rest and digest” nerve because of the cr