Who Can Benefit from Vagus Nerve Stimulation?

On today’s episode, Dr. Nick talks about the benefits of vagus nerve stimulation for many health conditions. The vagus nerve is the main player involved in the parasympathetic (‘rest and digest’) nervous system. It starts at the bottom of the brainstem and connects to the throat, voice box, ear, heart and lungs, and the majority of the organs in the abdomen. Most of the nerve is sensory, which means that the brain receives information pertaining to the status of many organs via the vagus nerve. This allows the brain to properly control these organs. In addition, the vagus nerve is involved in anti-inflammatory pathways; therefore, vagus nerve stimulation can decrease inflammation that is involved in many conditions. Check out the video for more in depth information on who can benefit from vagus nerve stimulation and how to do it!

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[SLB]

Thank you for such an informative presentation!

[lynngelinas]

Hello, do you think it would help me with my condition? I have periodic limb movement disorder. the movements are involuntary mainly happen at night and are quite severe and keep me up for hours at night. Please advise.

[SuperWilbur]

When is this all supposed to begin ? I just received a VNS bc apparently I am not responding to medication. I’ve had one for two days. I’m not expecting miracles but I sure don’t feel well. The magnet is on my wrist. And I do have the device inserted in my chest. I apparently developed epilepsy later in life and belong to an epileptic group. So many ppl have it removed bc they say it does not work . Anyway, as stated, I don’t feel good. My throat is fine. Is it normal ? I don’t want to call the neurologist. Is it turned up to high or something? I don’t understand it yet.

[isashisha]

I have dysautonomia which causes both tachycardia and gastroparesis. Is there a way to lower my hr without also slowing my digestion down more than it already is?? Im hoping a vns can help some of the dysauto issues but worried it could make some worse?

[SimonStaines]

Can you over stimulate the nerve by doing too many exercises?

[joegaines]

Will chewing gum stimulate the vagus nerve like singing does? Would it be useful for Reflux?

[dharapatel]

Hi i am pistol shooter vegas nerves stimulater machine is work for me for reducecompetition stress?