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Are Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulators Worth a Try? What the Studies Show

Episode Summary

https://nuropod.com/pages/science-behind-nuropod You've probably seen wearable ear devices claiming to hack your nervous system, but does zapping your tragus really ease pain, mood, and insomnia? One study found pain scores dropping 38 percent - here's what the science actually confirms.

Episode Notes

[enthusiastic] Did you know there's a nerve running from your brainstem down through your gut that researchers think touches everything from your mood to how well you sleep? Today we're asking whether stimulating it through your ear actually holds up under scientific scrutiny. Have you ever wondered what's behind the growing buzz around ear-based nerve stimulation? I'm joined by a researcher who studies non-invasive neuromodulation. Welcome to the show. Nuropod by Parasym City: Sacramento Address: 2108 N Street Website: https://nuropod.com/ Email: press@nuropod.com