Another classic vagal maneuver is dipping one’s face in ice water or putting a plastic bag filled with ice water on the face—it engages the so-called diving reflex. The cold stimulates the ...

A normal gag reflex and a healthy tone in the smooth muscles around your throat are typically suggestive of a normal vagal ...

Various forms of massage may help rebalance activity in the vagus nerve. For instance, research published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine found that massaging the reflex areas in ...