Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

998 - Most Powerful Way to Reset Your Vagus Nerve

Dec 22, 2025
Explore the transformative benefits of vagus nerve stimulation for gut health and brain function. Learn about the latest research showing its impact on conditions like depression and autoimmune diseases. Discover device recommendations, including Neuropod and VEGUSTIM, along with tips on optimal usage and placement for effective results. Dive into protocols that pair VNS with deep breathing to enhance its effects. Plus, hear about real recovery stories that demonstrate the power of this therapy!
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INSIGHT

Broad Clinical Benefits Of Transauricular VNS

  • Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation shows consistent benefits across brain and inflammatory disorders in sham-controlled studies.
  • The therapy likely works by reducing systemic inflammation via central nervous system modulation.
INSIGHT

How VNS Links Brain Effects To Immune Modulation

  • Transauricular stimulation influences serotonin, neuroplasticity, and reduces limbic hyperactivity such as in the amygdala and hippocampus.
  • VNS triggers cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathways that modulate immune cells and lower peripheral and brain inflammation.
ADVICE

Pick Research-Backed Ear-Targeting Devices

  • Choose devices with research backing that mirror parameters used in trials, like Neuropod (Parasim) or VEGUE Stim.
  • Prefer devices that target tragus or cymba conchae rather than the earlobe for effective auricular stimulation.
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