Biohacking for Beginners: How to Improve Healthspan, Reduce Inflammation, and Support the Vagus NerveCategoriesSelf-Care & Wellness

Biohacking for Beginners: How to Improve Healthspan, Reduce Inflammation, and Support the Vagus Nerve

When many people hear the term “biohacking,” they might picture sci-fi scenarios where humans gain superpowers through cybernetic implants or genetic modifications. While these futuristic concepts are fascinating, real-world biohacking is far less dramatic—but equally transformative. At its core, biohacking is about making intentional, science-backed changes to your body and mind to improve how you […]

Biohacking 101: What It Is and Why Everyone’s Talking About ItCategoriesSelf-Care & Wellness

Biohacking 101: What It Is and Why Everyone’s Talking About It

The word “biohacking” has been popping up everywhere lately, from wellness podcasts and health blogs to fitness influencers and high-performance entrepreneurs. But what does it actually mean? And why are so many people embracing it? At Truvaga, we’re all about making wellness more approachable, more effective, and more personal. So today, we’re breaking down what […]

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 […]