Hi everyone, I’m new to Vagus School and excited to dive in. For those with experience here, what practice or tool made the biggest difference for you early on breathing, nutrition, or VNS methods? Appreciate any guidance as I get started.

Struggling with treatment-resistant depression? Turns out, zapping your vagus nerve might be the mood-boosting hack you didn't know existed. Think of your vagus nerve as your body's chill-out guru. This study? A 2-year deep dive into how implanted vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) can offer lasting relief. The results are in: 67% felt a major uplift, with a 50%+ dip in depression. Plus, 43% hit full-on remission. Hello, life! VNS isn't just a quick fix; it's like giving your brain a long-term happiness upgrade. Quality of life? Functioning? Both saw a significant jump. This stimulation nudges your brain to release feel-good chemicals, like norepinephrine and serotonin. Bonus: it chills out inflammation and sparks brain cell growth. Like a neural shield against aging, VNS builds mental resilience for a brighter, clearer future. Side effects? Mostly just a bit of voice quirkiness or a cough (when you do electrical, but not the case with Ultrasound !) The big picture? VNS is a promising path to enduring well-being. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41529263