Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve: Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Autism

A practical guide to understanding the cranial nerves 
as the key to our psychological and physical wellbeing. 
Drawing from the polyvagal theory of Steven Porges-one of 
the biggest new developments in human neurobiology-author 
Stanley Rosenberg explains in simple terms how the vagus nerve, 
in particular, has a strong role in determining our psychological 
and emotional state, especially when it comes to how we relate and 
react to other people. Anxiety, panic attacks, depression, 
social withdrawal, anger, and destructive behavior are signs 
of lack of proper function in the ventral vagus. 
This book offers self-help exercises that can help restore vagal 
function and make it easier to interact with others. 
Those suffering from anxiety, depression, panic, and trauma will 
find much that is useful here, as well as those with physical ailments 
such as chronic pain and digestive problems. Additionally, because the 
vagus nerve is a key regulator of social interaction, therapy for proper
 vagal functioning has great potential for helping those with autism spectrum 
disorders.