Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is a medical treatment and wellness therapy that delivers electrical impulses to the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve connecting the brain to major organs like the heart, lungs, and digestive tract. Originally developed as a surgically implanted device (similar to a pacemaker) for the chest, modern advancements now include non-invasive transcutaneous VNS (tVNS) devices. These external devices stimulate the nerve through the skin of the neck or the ear. VNS is utilized to regulate the autonomic nervous system, reduce systemic inflammation, and treat various neurological and psychiatric conditions.