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 sleep to pain and inflammation. But as interest grows, so do questions, especially around safety. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at non-invasive, transcutaneous cervical VNS devices like Truvaga and gammaCore, developed by […]

Exercise for Vagus Nerve StimulationCategoriesVagus 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 personal best 10K time, making new friends on the pickleball court, or swapping bad habits for healthier ones.  But there’s one powerful benefit that often gets overlooked—exercise for vagus nerve stimulation. And it’s a big […]

Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn? A Guide to Understanding & Managing Stress ResponsesCategoriesStress 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 face life-threatening dangers, like cave bears or rival tribes. Today, while you’re unlikely to encounter predators on your morning commute, your body responds to modern stressors—like workplace conflicts or even the relentless buzz of your […]