Vagusvit® is your “individual trainer” for strengthening the vagus. The vagus, or parasympathetic nervous system, is the relaxation nerve of our autonomic nervous system.
The autonomic nervous system is the highest control center in the body and sets the course for the control and regulation of the organ and organ systems. The autonomic nervous system regulates all vital functions (e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory, blood pressure, immune system, etc.). It is comparable to a central heating system that controls and regulates the functions of the radiators. An undetected defect in the control center inevitably leads to functional disorders, which in our case would be equivalent to organic diseases.
Vagusvit®
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Training with Vagusvit®
- anywhere and anytime!
Vagusvit® is your individual trainer for strengthening the vagus. In our hectic and fast-paced times, it is ideal to have a trainer who can provide training anywhere and at any time of the day or night. The aim of this training is to prevent stress-related dysfunctions and to increase the stress resistance and resilience of your organism.
Vagusvit® is a software for smartphone or iPod that allows you to easily breathe a healthy rhythm stimulating the vagus. The intuitive and easy-to-understand operation of Vagusvit® enables patients of all ages to perform daily vagus training.
Vagusvit® includes seven breathing cycles to choose from, including the rate of 6 breaths per minute. This was included in the national care guidelines because this rhythm exerts the greatest stimulation on the vagus.
Since not everyone can immediately breathe this beat, faster rhythms are also integrated so that everyone can slowly approach their optimal rhythm (COPD, asthma). For users who want to breathe even more slowly, there are two other slower acts.
How does Vagusvit® work?
Vagusvit® is your individual trainer for strengthening the vagus. In our hectic and fast-paced times, it is ideal to have a trainer who can provide training anywhere and at any time of the day or night. The aim of this training is to prevent stress-related dysfunctions and to increase the stress resistance and resilience of your organism.
Vagusvit® is a software for smartphone or iPod that allows you to easily breathe a healthy rhythm stimulating the vagus. The intuitive and easy-to-understand operation of Vagusvit® enables patients of all ages to perform daily vagus training.
Vagusvit® includes seven breathing cycles to choose from, including the rate of 6 breaths per minute. This was included in the national care guidelines because this rhythm exerts the greatest stimulation on the vagus.
Since not everyone can immediately breathe this beat, faster rhythms are also integrated so that everyone can slowly approach their optimal rhythm (COPD, asthma). For users who want to breathe even more slowly, there are two other slower acts.
Vagusvit® for iOS and Android
Vagusvit® Home is a smartphone app for Apple and Android devices. You can find the Vagusvit Home app in the App Store and Google Play Store. To do this, simply type “Vagusvit” in the search box and download the program.
If you want to download Vagusvit® to your Apple iPad you have to activate the option “show iPhone apps only” in the App Store.
Background information
What does the autonomic nervous system have to do with breathing?
The autonomic nervous system controls and regulates all our organs and organ systems that we cannot influence at will.
For example, the autonomic nervous system controls the heartbeat, breathing, digestive system, immune system, etc., without us having to do anything.
The autonomic nervous system consists of two main nerves, the sympathetic, also called the stress or tension nerve, and the parasympathetic, also called the vagus, relaxation or rest nerve.
The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for organ regulation during physical exertion. In the process, energy is consumed because the body is set to perform.
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for organ regulation during physical rest. Energy is built up, regenerative processes are initiated and self-healing powers are activated.
Why can an imbalance occur in the autonomic nervous system?
The autonomic nervous system is designed, among other things, to prepare our bodies for fight or flight.
A popular example of this is the saber-toothed tiger that existed on earth a few thousand years ago.
When we encountered the saber-toothed tiger back then, we had to flee to survive. So in this situation, the sympathetic nervous system had to increase its activity. The sympathetic nervous system has caused the heart to beat faster, blood pressure to increase, muscle tension to build, sugar to be released, pupils to dilate, and so on.
All this was necessary to be efficient and to be able to run away or attack.
Today, however, there is one crucial difference from back then. At that time, there were dangerous situations in which we had to flee or attack and the energy provided was needed. Today, however, we are hardly exposed to dangers from which we would have to flee. However, the autonomic nervous system reacts in stressful situations in a similar way to an attack by a saber-toothed tiger. The sympathetic nervous system increases its activity and the parasympathetic nervous system restricts its function. To be clear about the effects of permanently increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system, one can ask the question:
To be clear about the effects of permanently increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system, one can ask the question:
What does the body need in a fight and flight situation?
- increased blood pressure to supply all muscles with oxygen
- a faster heartbeat to supply blood to all vessels
- more sugar so that the muscles get energy
- Increased muscle tension to be able to run or fight
- Increasing the clotting ability of the blood in order not to bleed to death in case of injury
- Restriction of the digestive system
- Limitation of the immune system
- Restriction of the sexual organs
- the brain activity is reduced, because we have to act reflexively without thinking too much
What diseases can develop from a permanent regulatory disorder in the autonomic nervous system?
- Hypertension
- Heart failure
- Diabetes
- Pain
- Circulatory disorders
- Digestive problems
- frequent infections
- unfulfilled desire to have children or erectile dysfunction
- Concentration problems, forgetfulness
What role does the vagus play in this?
The vagus (parasympathetic, relaxation nerve) plays a very crucial role.
Important recovery, regeneration and reconstruction processes do not take place sufficiently if the vagus is too weak.
The permanent overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system can thus not be compensated sufficiently and new energies are built up only insufficiently.
A too weak vagus inevitably leads to organic diseases sooner or later.
What are some ways to strengthen the vagus?
The simplest way is to breathe with a special breathing beat. It has been proven that this is a fast and effective therapy for a gentle and careful strengthening of the autonomic nervous system and especially the vagus.
You too can use the Vagusvit® breathing trainer to measurably improve your vagus activity!
How do I know that my vagus is no longer regulating adequately?
With the VNS analysis, which measures the autonomic nervous system via heart rate variability, a fast, painless and scientifically recognized method is available. Consult your therapist for advice on this.