Welcome to the group! I know the first few modules are in the Classroom: Skool.com/vagus/classroom available to read right now - but I always see the same question pop up immediately: "What device should I buy?" Instead of *I guess* hoping you will make use of the Classroom which already has the answer, or hoping you would use the Search feature at the top of the site, I wanted to put the answer front and center. This post will be pinned at the top, so you can reference it anytime. The goal is to get you started with the right tool for your region. Let's break it down: USA: If you are in the USA: The US-1000 is your go-to. It’s affordable, incredibly effective, and the perfect entry point for Vagus Nerve Stimulation. For around $54 USD, it’s one of the most accessible biohacks you can invest in. The benefits—from reduced inflammation and deeper sleep to a calmer nervous system—are tremendous for the price. - 👉 Click for Module 2: How to Buy an Ultrasound - 👉 Click for Module 3: How to Use & Place Ultrasound 🌍 If you are in Canada: Great news, the US-1000 is also easily available. - Canada Supplier: Link EU: If you are in the EU or UK: The Rules are a Little Different Due to regulations and availability, the US-1000 isn't sold here. You’ll be looking at the US-2000 Pro class of device. Don't let the "Pro" name intimidate you! It simply means these units produce a higher power output and offer more focused stimulation. You don't really have a choice in the matter, but honestly, you're getting a slightly more powerful unit out of the gate.

Interesting thing about Ozempic, Wegovy, Tirzepitide, etc, is that these explicitly are targeting the Vagus Nerve. So by proxy, could this open the door to discovering that simple VNS techniques, including Ultrasound, may actually be enhancing our Microtubules ? This would be one heck of a discovery ! Think of your pancreas as a high-stakes construction site where the neighbors are constantly yelling helpful advice over the fence. The α-cell is the overachieving foreman who sees a sugar rush and decides the internal highways need a serious upgrade. It sends out a GLP-1 signal—a "build faster" memo—that hits the β-cell next door like a double-shot of espresso. Suddenly, the β-cell’s internal tracks (microtubules) aren't just growing; they’re sprinting 1.8 times faster than before. This isn't a scramble; it’s precision engineering. The roads get reinforced, helping insulin cargo find the exit 45% more efficiently. Our cells aren't just lonely workers; they’re a synchronized pit crew keeping the metabolic traffic flowing. Who knew neighborly gossip was the secret to keeping our biological highways from turning into a total parking lot? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41511443

I started day four of temple and vagus nerve on low for 2-3 minutes I noticed my temple feeling sensitive, like a bruise. Could this be from to much stimulation should I take a break on that area?

Recently Dr. Kevin Tracey has been sharing LOADS of phenomenal information about Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, and even Ultrasound ! Most recent one: "Using focused ultrasound (FUS) in the lab we wanted to mimic what GLP-1 drugs do — without the weekly injections. Using a machine found in every hospital (and every submarine) we stimulated the vagus nerve in obese mice and they lost weight. And they had less inflammation. Does a new future with fewer drugs await?" Do you guys get this ? There is a possibility that something like the US-2000 Pro could be utilized (either the stock version or with minimal frequency modifications, we think it's doable) - and you could throw away your GLP-1 drugs, or never need to buy them in the first place, wouldn't that be sweet !? I think so ! And from earlier: "Ozempic and GLP-1 cause weight loss via the vagus nerve. In people whose vagus nerve was surgically cut (below the diaphragm, not in the neck), GLP-1 did not reduce food intake or accelerate metabolism. These drugs work through the vagus, in ways we still do not fully understand." We are entering into the Golden Age for Vagus Nerve- Ultrasound Stimulation folks. You all joined at the perfect time - I highly recommend you grab an Ultrasound, and start recording your results immediately, we may find we're sitting on a world-changing discovery. It's been a honor and a privilege to serve all of you in your Vagus Nerve Journey, and I will continue to do so. Sincerely, Sterling Cooley

I finally got to try out the US Pro 2000 second edition. The results I was hoping for from using this device were to help give my brain a tune-up of sorts—improved memory and word recall. I am also hoping it will help my mother with her mixed-dementia. I used it on my left vagus nerve using the instructional video from Sterling. I gently moved it up and down the vagus nerve for 5 minutes and experienced.... a whole lot of nothing! Lol. Ok, stay with me here. I then bumped it up to medium and did it for 5 more minutes. At least this time I could hear a bit of high-pitched buzzing in my ears. Then, I used it on my temple per how Stuart Hameroff talks about in his Danny Jones podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/487vxcca Anyway, it kind of felt like my brain was being massaged. It felt really good. After between 5-10 minutes of that, I put the device away and started my bedtime routine. At this point, I was feeling SO relaxed, and my brain was silent, with the exception of a song playing in my head that my brain likes to do. I also noticed the volume of my tinnitus had become extremely low; almost imperceptible. It was weird hearing close-to silence in longer than I can remember. The next day, I felt like I'd gotten a fantastic night's sleep. I was even still in the same position as I had fallen asleep in. This was unexpected. As I began going through my wake-up routine, I realized my brain was still incredibly silent, and I still felt very calm. On top of that, from a mental health perspective, I feel fantastic! I feel really good! I've been living with anxiety and depression for decades, so the before and after is quite stark. I feel so good! Anyways, I know I kind of threw out Sterling's guidance about using it for only 5 minutes per day on the left vagus only for.... 2 weeks to start, was it? I can be kind of a maverick that way. And I know this is only anecdotal and possibly a good deal of placebo injected in because I was really excited about trying it. But, I am so encouraged by the results so far!