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1. www.mind.org.uk › vagus-nerve-stimulation-vnsVagus nerve stimulation (VNS) - Mind

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   Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a type of surgery that can treat mental health problems. Rarely, doctors may use it to treat: Severe depression, if other treatments have not helped; Epilepsy; Some research shows that VNS can reduce the symptoms of severe depression that hasn't been helped by other treatments.

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3. health.clevelandclinic.org › vagus-nerve-stimulation5 Ways To Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve

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   • Meditation
   • Exercise
   • Massage
   • Music
   • Cold-Water Immersion

   Turn to this practice to help calm your mind and focus on deep breathing. While doing meditation, try extending your exhales, making them longer than your inhales. This will help slow your heart rate. “Meditationcan regulate your autonomic nervous system,” says Dr. Estemalik. “It has a good effect on lowering rapid breathing, rapid heart rate and c...

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   Working out and getting your body moving can affect your vagus nerve, research shows. Interval training and endurance training can increase your vagus nerve activity and improve your heart rate variability. “Exercise lowers your sympathetic nervous activity and controls your parasympathetic response so that you have a good balance when it comes to ...

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   Researchshows that reflexology (a kind of massage) can increase vagal tone and even decrease blood pressure. “Massage can reduce some of the heightened activity in the vagus nerve,” says Dr. Estemalik. Try giving yourself a foot massage by rotating your ankle, rubbing your sole in short strokes and gently stretching your toes back and forth.

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   Music can help motivate us, bring us joy and tap into our emotions. When it comes to the vagus nerve, the researchis mixed on how music affects it. Your vagus nerve is connected to your vocal cords, the muscles at the back of your throat and passes through your inner ear. Try humming or singing or just listening to calm, soothing music. Those sound...

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   You may have seen a well-known congressperson recently testing this idea on Instagram Live by dunking her head in a bowl of ice water to help destress. And plenty of professional athletes use cold-water immersionto improve short-term feelings of relaxation. Research shows that cold-water immersion may help with stress by slowing your heart rate and...

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4. migrainetrust.org › live-with-migraine › healthcareMedical devices - The Migraine Trust

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   In May 2016 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidance on the use of a transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the supraorbital nerve for treating and preventing migraine, in relation to the Cefaly device.

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6. www.healthrising.org › blog › 2016/01/11Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue ...

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   Jan 11, 2016 · Vagus nerve stimulators use electrical pulses to increase vagus nerve functioning. The vagus nerve runs up and down the neck. The stimulators contact the vagus nerve either by being surgically implanted in the neck or by non-invasive devices worn on the ear or neck.

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › treatmentsVagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): What It Is, Uses & Side Effects

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   Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) uses an implanted device to send an electrical pulse to your vagus nerve, which then travels to your brain. VNS is used to treat epilepsy, depression and as a rehabilitation aid for stroke.

8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › vagus-nerve-stimulationVagus nerve stimulation: Benefits, risks, and more

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   Oct 14, 2021 · Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) involves a device, known as a pulse generator, that delivers electrical pulses to a person’s vagus nerve. This may help treat several conditions, including...

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   What is vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)?

   • What is VNS? Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a type of surgery that can treat mental health problems. Rarely, doctors may use it to treat: Some research shows that VNS can reduce the symptoms of severe depression that hasn't been helped by other treatments. This is sometimes called 'treatment-resistant' depression.

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   Can a TENS machine be used for vagus nerve stimulation?

   • Using a TENS machine for vagus nerve stimulation is a less invasive approach than surgical implantation. Instead of placing a device inside a body, a TENS machine can target the vagus nerve outside the body. A separate attachment called an ‘ear clip’ is needed to help deliver electrical impulses from the TENS machine to the vagus nerve.

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   How does vagus nerve stimulation work?

   • The electric impulse travels to your brain, where it’s dispersed to different areas to change the way brain cells work. VNS is sometimes called a “pacemaker for the brain.” VNS is approved to treat difficult-to-control epilepsy, depression and as a rehab aid for stroke. What is vagus nerve stimulation?

   Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): What It Is, Uses & Side Effects

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   What is a vagus nerve implant?

   • Learn more about the vagus nerve here. VNS involves a pulse generator inserted under a person’s skin on their chest. The implantable device, which is similar to a pacemaker, delivers regular electrical pulses to their brain via the vagus nerve. For example, a device may be programmed to stimulate for 30 seconds every 5 minutes.

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   Is vagus nerve stimulator effective in fibromyalgia?

   • An earlier blog on Health Rising featured an astonishing story of a woman whose very severe fibromyalgia was largely ameliorated by a vagus nerve stimulator implant. She was part of a small 2011 study which suggested that VNS may be very effective in fibromyalgia.

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   Can vagus nerve stimulation help with epilepsy?

   • By either using VNS or a noninvasive way to stimulate your vagus nerve, it can help with the following: Minimize seizures in those with epilepsy. Treat depression. Regulate your emotions. Reduce blood pressure. Lower your heart rate. Reduce inflammation. Treat migraines and cluster headaches.

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10. www.caremax.com.au › blog › using-tens-machine-forUsing TENS Machine for Vagus Nerve Stimulation - CareMax

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    Nov 28, 2022 · Using a TENS machine for vagus nerve stimulation is a less invasive approach than surgical implantation. Instead of placing a device inside a body, a TENS machine can target the vagus nerve outside the body.