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Is Vagus Nerve Stimulation Safe?

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has gained attention in recent years as a promising tool for supporting everything from mood...

Does Vagus Nerve Stimulation Work?

As a functional medicine practitioner, I’m always exploring innovative treatments to help my patients achieve optimal health...

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Healthy Sleep and the Vagus Nerve: Bedtime Habits for a Better Morning

With the recent extra hour from Daylight Savings, it’s a great time to talk about healthy — and not-so-healthy — sleep...

Top Exercises for Vagus Nerve Health: DIY Edition

When we think about exercising and working out, we quickly conjure images of high-intensity spin sessions, pumping iron in...

The Science Behind Survival Mode

You are not lazy, unmotivated, or stuck. You’ve likely been living in survival mode for too long, and you’re exhausted...

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The Science of Stress Understanding Good vs. Bad Stress
CategoriesStress Management

The Science of Stress: Understanding Good vs. Bad Stress

Stress is often painted with a broad, negative brush, but not all stress is created equal. In the realm of…

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Calming the Vagus Nerve: 5 Unique Ways to Reduce Stress Naturally
CategoriesStress Management

Calming the Vagus Nerve: 5 Unique Ways to Reduce Stress Naturally

When people talk about “calming the vagus nerve,” they’re really referring to supporting the body’s natural relaxation response. As a…

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Is Vagus Nerve Stimulation Safe?
CategoriesTruvaga Insights

Is Vagus Nerve Stimulation Safe?

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has gained attention in recent years as a promising tool for supporting everything from mood and…

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Does Vagus Nerve Stimulation Work?
CategoriesVagus Nerve Education

Does Vagus Nerve Stimulation Work?

As a functional medicine practitioner, I’m always exploring innovative treatments to help my patients achieve optimal health. One tool that…

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Exercise for Vagus Nerve Stimulation
CategoriesVagus Nerve Education

Exercise for Vagus Nerve Stimulation: More than Just Fitness Gains

When we think about the benefits of exercise, we often focus on the big wins: lowering A1C levels, crushing our…

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Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn? A Guide to Understanding & Managing Stress Responses
CategoriesStress Management

Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn? A Guide to Understanding & Managing Stress Responses

The fight-or-flight response has been hardwired into us since the dawn of humanity—a survival mechanism that once helped our ancestors…

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Can Stress Cause Vagus Nerve Dysfunction? Understanding the Types of Stress and How to Address Them
CategoriesVagus Nerve Education

Can Stress Cause Vagus Nerve Dysfunction? Understanding the Types of Stress and How to Address Them

As a functional medicine practitioner, I’ve witnessed time and again how deeply stress can affect our health—often in ways we…

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Music Therapy
CategoriesSelf-Care & Wellness

Sound Science: How Music Therapy Can Boost Your Mood

Americans stream over 75 minutes of music every day.[1] But how often do we pause to consider that all that…

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new year calm you
CategoriesInspiration

New Year, Calm You: Your Guide to a Stress-Free New Year

The arrival of the New Year is the ideal time to ensure you’re meeting challenges with calm – and effectively…

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