Rheumatoid arthritis: body's own fireworks show gone rogue? Turns out, our vagus nerve—a chill conductor—might just be the DJ to calm the inflammation rave. New study: zapping the ear (taVNS) dials down RA symptoms. Think tiny electric pulses, like a reset button for your immune system. DAS28-CRP scores dropped nearly triple compared to sham! Cytokines chilled out. 68% hit ACR20. Imagine feeling *that* much better! The vagus nerve whispers "calm down" to rogue immune cells. Less TNF-α, less IL-6. Bonus: effects lingered, and side effects were just a bit of skin tingles. So, RA relief via the ear? Maybe it's time we all give our vagus nerve a little love. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04114-7

Struggling to remember where you put your keys? Turns out, a little zap to the ear might be the answer! Scientists are playing DJ with your brainwaves. They found that a specific 40-Hz rhythm, delivered via ear clip, sharpens focus. Think of it as a mental espresso shot! The study showed a 15% boost in memory precision. Like upgrading from blurry vision to HD. The effect lingered even after the music stopped. The secret? Sparking brain areas with norepinephrine and acetylcholine. These neurotransmitters are like tiny conductors. They synchronize brain activity for peak performance. So, while it won't turn you into a memory savant, it might just help you remember where you parked the car. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41483002 Checkout the research summary: 40-Hz taVNS boosts working memory precision. A double-blind, sham-controlled crossover study shows promise. 24 healthy adults participated (18-35 years). taVNS: 250 μs pulses, 40 Hz bursts, 25 Hz carrier, 30 min. Visual change detection measured precision/capacity. Results: 15% precision boost (d=0.72, p=0.002). Effects persisted 20 min post-stimulation. Increased 40-Hz power in DLPFC (p<0.01). Mechanism: Vagal afferents activate NTS-LC-BF. Elevated NE/ACh synchronize gamma oscillations. Improves temporal encoding in working memory. Non-invasive tools combat cognitive fog. You can get guidance for these exact methods by visiting VagusSkool.com today ! Ultrasound stimulation is the preferred method - but also open to Auricular stim as well :D

I think I'm going to start encouraging Right Vagus Nerve Stimulation with Ultrasound from now on actually - the longevity benefits could be *massive* ! Heart's secret to eternal youth? It's on the right side. Not your romantic side, but your right vagus nerve. Turns out, this nerve whispers sweet nothings to your heart cells, keeping them young and vibrant. Sever that connection? Cue the cardiac aging process, with dysfunctional mitochondria. Think of it as forgetting to water your houseplants, but for your heart. The left vagus nerve? A mere acquaintance, barely making a difference. But the right one? It's the VIP, maintaining mitochondrial dynamics and cellular housekeeping. Stimulate it, and watch those grumpy old heart cells perk up! So, next time you're feeling philosophical, thank your right vagus nerve for keeping the beat going. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251226/Vagus-nerve-may-hold-the-key-to-a-younger-and-healthier-heart.aspx Just look at this summary of the research ! My goodness... New research pinpoints its critical role in preserving cardiomyocyte health. Selective right vagal denervation in mice accelerates cardiac aging. This induces disrupted proteostasis and autophagy. Mitochondrial dysfunction, elevated senescence markers, and cardiac dysfunction followed. These effects are independent of systemic factors. The mechanism involves cholinergic signaling via α7nAChR, vital for mitochondrial dynamics and autophagy. Optogenetic right vagal stimulation reverses these markers in aged mice. This highlights therapeutic potential against cardiac aging.

Clinical trial alert: Non-invasive ultrasonic auricular vagus nerve stimulation (uaVNS) is under investigation. Launched December 16, 2025, the trial employs low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) via a wearable ear device. LIFU targets the auricular branch of the vagus nerve. Acoustic pressure waves mechanically activate voltage-gated ion channels. This promotes afferent signaling to brainstem nuclei, enhancing parasympathetic outflow. Inflammation is modulated via the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway. Compared to transcutaneous electrical VNS (taVNS), uaVNS offers superior penetration and spatial precision. No skin irritation. The double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled study includes 80 adults with major depressive disorder. Protocol: 30-min daily sessions for 12 weeks. Primary endpoint: MADRS reduction. Secondary: HRV, cytokine levels, fMRI. Preclinical rodent models show uaVNS yields a 25% greater HRV increase. Locus coeruleus norepinephrine modulation is 40% more robust than taVNS. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07283913

Hell all ! Whew! the group is expanding faster than I envisioned ! I want to provide a "Full Scope" view of what you *can* do with the Vagus Nerve Stimulation Tech we have available (Once you get to LVL 2) but - which, if you read this post, will be able to see right here on the wall. 1) Vagus Nerve Cervical Stimulation with Ultrasound: You will be placing the Ultrasound on the left side of the neck - 2-5 Mins is good - Start Low and Work Way Up - Shouldn't Feel Anything from Ultrasound Itself - but effects can be very calming if used before bed, assisting in Sleep, and improving HRV. 2) Spleen Stimulation with Ultrasound: A relatively difficult spot to stimulate, get help if possible. But can definitely be done yourself too. Going to want 5 mins on Medium to High intensity, due to likelihood of imperfect placement, and it's going to be "peering" through rib cage window slits. Excellent for helping your body control inflammation globally. 3) Cerebral Ultrasound - Insular Cortex Stimulation: This targets a region of the brain that deals with your bodies memory of previous inflammatory responses. Thus, stimulation of this region increases brain neuroplasticity, and enables you to "move on" from previous cyclical inflammatory responses. (People associate emotional "pain" with an inflammation response - thus a painful memory (trigger) (trauma even) can produce an identical inflammatory spike throughout the body) - The Insular Cortex is where this happens. Highly supportive of Spleen Stimulation protocol. 4) Other uses have been explored for Lymphatic Drainage, but this is on a case by case basis, and typically utilized best when/if the body has some major lymphatic drainage issue (water retention / lymph swelling in specific parts of the body [such as left side of body near armpits] that may benefit from increased lymphatic drainage activity) - Ultrasound amplifies Lymphatic systems (also glymphatic brain cleaning is activated as well) - and is generally utilized for 5 minutes on Medium to High settings, as is comfortable on the body - and likely for 1-2 weeks until swelling has subsided.