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Vagus Nerve Connects Your Brain and Immune System

By Shana O'Connor
Created 03/08/2011 - 16:43

Did you know that the brain is directly tied in with the immune system, transmitting messages that controls the inflammatory response in regards to infection, to sepsis and to autoimmune diseases?

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