Category: Swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
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The vagus nerve – interface between brain and body
The vagus nerve: the key to relaxation and health? Learn how this important nerve controls our autonomic nervous system and what role it plays in stress and relaxation. Find out more about the connection between breathing, heart rate and our well-being.
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Swallowing – more than just a reflex – mechanics and meaning of an ordinary movement
More than 50 finely coordinated muscles ensure that we can swallow – a marvel of body mechanics! But what if this harmony is disturbed? Learn more about the health effects and discover how to fix them.
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What is the correct tongue rest position?
A prerequisite for correct, biological tongue tension and tongue movement is coordinated inner and outer tongue musculature. It goes hand in hand with complicated, precise movement patterns such as chewing, swallowing and speaking. Incorrect tensions can only be corrected through exercise therapies that take such patterns into account. To do this, exercises must not stray…