According to many TikTok claims, the secret to getting rid of anxiety is to reset the vagus nerve. It’s a big claim for a nerve most of us didn’t know we had. So can you really reboot your calm?

To understand more about the simple at-home techniques for easing anxiety and what the vagus nerve actually is, HELLO! caught up with Dr. David Traster, Chief Clinical Officer of the Neurologic Wellness Institute , and a leading expert in neurological optimisation and performance enhancement.

© Getty Images Stimulating the vagus nerve may help to reduce anxiety

What is the vagus nerve, and why does it matter for anxiety?

"The vagus nerve is the longest nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, running from the brainstem through the neck, chest, and abdomen," Dr. Traster says. "Despite

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