About the Book
The Vagus Nerve Solution is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to activating the body's natural healing systems through vagus nerve stimulation. Written for readers seeking relief from chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, pain, inflammation, fatigue, digestive issues, and nervous system dysregulation, it blends neuroscience with accessible daily practices to restore mind-body balance.
The vagus nerve, the body's longest cranial nerve, connects the brain to major organ systems. It regulates the autonomic nervous system, digestion, sleep, heart rate, immunity, inflammation, and emotional well-being. When underactive, it can contribute to chronic stress, poor sleep, brain fog, migraines, IBS, autoimmune flare-ups, and depression. Strengthening vagal tone can help reset the nervous system and support the body's natural healing response.
This practical handbook demystifies vagus nerve science and offers a toolkit of evidence-based exercises to calm the nervous system, relieve stress, and activate the body's recovery pathways. Readers learn to recognize signs of vagus nerve dysfunction and apply daily tools to improve health, mood, and resilience.
Organized into nine chapters, the book covers:
The vagus nerve's role in the autonomic nervous system
How vagus nerve stimulation affects stress, mood, digestion, pain, and inflammation
Breathing, mindfulness, and grounding practices to regulate the nervous system
Gentle movement to improve vagal tone and reduce tension
Micro-routines to decrease anxiety and improve sleep quality
Strategies to relieve chronic pain, inflammation, and gut disorders like IBS
The mind-gut connection and its impact on immunity, mood, and clarity
Nutrition, hydration, and lifestyle habits that support vagus nerve health
Tracking progress, staying consistent, and adapting over time
Readers will also find 26 real-life success stories showing how individuals overcame chronic illness, trauma-related dysregulation, burnout, autoimmune conditions, and depression using these practices.
After losing her job to the COVID-19 pandemic, her health to Mold illness, and her home and belongings to a California wildfires-all within months-author Lorilee Lucas also faced the end of her long-term marriage. The methods in this book are the same ones she used to rebuild her nervous system and create a new life rooted in resilience, joy, and emotional well-being. Her experience brings warmth and hope to the science-based strategies shared throughout these pages.
With compassionate guidance and clear explanations, The Vagus Nerve Solution shows readers how to use simple daily vagus nerve exercises to regulate stress, restore energy, improve digestion, enhance sleep, and support whole-body healing. These practices require no special equipment and can be adapted to busy lifestyles.
Ideal for wellness practitioners, therapists, trauma survivors, caregivers, and anyone seeking a natural approach to nervous system healing or reclaiming vitality and well-being.
About the Author :
Lorilee Lucas, a California native, blends scientific insight with creative healing approaches. Her Revive and Thrive series equips readers with research-backed tools for transformation and self-discovery, guiding them toward resilience, self-awareness, and lasting well-being.Her commitment to self-care deepened after a near-death experience in 2007, where she turned inward to rebuild her health and vitality. In 2020, she faced a series of profound losses-her home to wildfire, her career to COVID-19, and her marriage's dissolution-all while battling systemic mold illness. With every aspect of life challenged, she relied on self-assessment and resilience, prioritizing what mattered most. This journey helped her to refine the concepts within the Revive and Thrive series - reinforcing the personal responsibility, accountability and gift that caring for oneself truly is. Beyond writing, Lorilee is a fashion designer, real estate investor, and mentor to women's investment groups. A dedicated yogi and energy worker, she finds joy in movement-dancing, hiking, biking, and skating-and embraces life's spontaneous adventures and deep belly laughs. She believes that even in life's most difficult moments, growth and renewal are always possible, and she invites readers to explore balance, healing, and inner wisdom - transforming challenges into opportunities for profound change.
Review :
"Readable and Helpful!: The book explores the powerful influence of the vagus nerve on health, particularly in areas such as stress, anxiety, digestion, and chronic pain...The author combines scientific research with holistic practices, making the complex subject accessible and applicable....the book is comprehensive yet approachable, offering practical tools for improving health...Lucas also provides a personal touch, drawing from her health journey, which makes the book relatable and inspiring."
"Amazing Guide to Vagus Nerve Health!: I love that this book explains the science behind the vagus nerve and its role in everything from immunity to mental health but also provides real-life success stories that make the methods even more inspiring."
"Wonderful Resource: Lorilee Lucas presents the information as if she's sitting across from you. I love the clarity of the author's explanations. Her information is well resourced with references and laid out in a logical, meaningful way so you can find the information you need quickly and easily."
"Very Informative and Enlightening book about the Mind and Body Connection!: Living with chronic lower back and rotator cuff pain for over a decade has felt like an uphill battle. Throughout this time, I've tried countless therapies, medications, and exercises, all in search of relief. However, it wasn't until I picked up "The Vagus Nerve Solution" that I began to see a connection between my mental state and my physical pain that I hadn't pieced together before."
"A Science-Backed Guide Harnessing Your Body's Master Nerve: Complex concepts are explained in clear language with practical exercises you can use immediately. Strong scientific foundation with extensive research citations. Logical organization that builds from basic concepts to advanced applications. Helpful illustrations and diagrams that support visual learning. Real-world examples and case studies that make the content relatable"
"Amazing Guide to Vagus Nerve Health!: This book is an incredible resource for anyone looking to improve their overall health by tapping into the power of the vagus nerve. The information is presented in a clear and easy-to-follow way, and it's packed with practical exercises...the benefits are remarkable. It has personally helped me find relief from long-term nerve pain through a combination of breathwork, somatic therapy, and sound healing. wow!"
