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Key VNS Malfunction Signs That You Should Never Ignore

By Vivi Yu on July 1, 2022

While the COVID-19 pandemic started over two years ago, many people still feel its effects daily. Research suggests almost 30% of Americans who had the COVID-19 virus qualify for a long-COVID diagnosis. But what is long-COVID, and why is it so debilitating? Unfortunately, it is fairly new and poorly understood, leaving several people with side effects like low blood […]

What Are the Benefits of Vagus Nerve Medication?

By Vivi Yu on June 28, 2022

Did you know that the vagus nerve contains more than one hundred million cells that play a critical role in regulating essential biological processes such as blood flow, digestion, and breathing? Many people who suffer from debilitating conditions such as depression, muscular pain, stress, and anxiety don't realize the important relationship between the vagus nerve and their […]

Brain-zapping device reduces blood pressure twice as much as medication

By Vivi Yu on June 16, 2022

The non-invasive, handheld device attaches to the tragus on the ear and sends waves of electricity into the brain Attribution: ByJoe Pinkstone, SCIENCE CORRESPONDENT 13 June 2022 • 6:00am A Walkman-like gadget that clips onto a person’s ears and zaps their brain with electric pulses is twice as effective at reducing blood pressure than medication, […]

8 Benefits of Vagal Stimulation

By Vivi Yu on June 6, 2022

Did you know that your body contains its own superpower that can help lower high stress? It’s called the vagus nerve system, and it’s a major part of how your body and brain function. Without the vagus nerve, you wouldn’t be able to do basic tasks. Through vagal stimulation, also known as “self-hugging,” you can experience […]

What to Know About Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation

By Vivi Yu on May 6, 2022

Over 2.8 million people suffer from treatment-resistant depression. And, they aren't the only ones who struggle to find relief. Treatment-resistant variants of neurological and mood disorders are painful, frightening, and reduce a patient's quality of life. These variants may be more common than you think. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation is a breakthrough, non-pharmacological treatment for neurological and […]

What Does a tVNS Device Do?

By Vivi Yu on May 5, 2022

The non-profit Mental Health America shows the United States is in the midst of a mental health crisis. Over 50 million U.S. adults have a mental illness. 24.7% of adults report an unmet need for treatment. And, over 50% of adults with mental illnesses are not receiving any treatment at all. Barriers to mental health care include […]

The Relationship Between Your Vagal Tone and Mental Health

By Vivi Yu on May 2, 2022

Your body contains 12 cranial nerves. These nerves are responsible for sending messages from your brain to other parts of your body for a variety of purposes. Some of these 12 cranial nerves send and receive sensory messages about sensory function. Others of these cranial nerves send messages about motor functions like the control of certain […]

Noninvasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation vs. Invasive

By Vivi Yu on April 27, 2022

Did you know that stress, anxiety, and depression increased by approximately 25% globally once the pandemic hit? Social distancing, health concerns, and work changes have negatively affected many people's mental health. Have you heard of the vagus nerve? This critical cranial nerve plays an essential role in stress management. Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation devices show promising effects on […]

新年快乐 - Happy New Lunar Year!

By Vivi Yu on February 1, 2022

Happy Lunar New Year to all our Chinese friends. 2022 is the year of the Water Tiger

Music, Relaxation, and the Vagus Nerve: Learning to De-stress and Sleep Better

By Vivi Yu on January 17, 2022

Have you ever felt so stressed out that coming down from that tense state becomes difficult? Our body is naturally equipped to understand when to stay alert and ready to fight, and when to tone it down and become calm. However, too much stress can make it hard for our bodies to cope and change […]

Everything You Need to Know About Activating the Parasympathetic Nervous System

By Vivi Yu on December 27, 2021

Sometimes the cause of stress is psychological, such as persistent fear of a family issue, financial problems, meeting deadlines, fear of losing your job, etc. Anxiety can also be triggered by your surroundings, such as trying to be efficient and get your work done fast during a busy workday. High levels of anxiety, regardless of […]

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