So, our tight gap junctions begin to break down, which compromises the selective permeability of the gut.

The word Vagus is derived from the Latin word wandering; because the Vagus Nerve originates in the brain stem (medulla oblongata) at the base of the skull, and travels down the neck, branching off to various organs in the torso, including all of the digestive organs.

The beauty is that ANY gesture, small or grand, will allow you to syphon off some of the stored toxins, in turn relieving some of the burden on the liver.

When I think about the “burdens” on the body and specifically the Liver, I think of the bucket analogy: …

The liver has three major functions in the body, as well as assisting with numerous other functions.