Massive HRV & Readiness Scores With This ONE Trick For Instant Stress Relief (Calm Fight & Flight Within *Seconds*), With VeRelief's Dr. Nicholas Hool
Ben Greenfield
Jan 9, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Enhance brain efficiency with vagus nerve stimulation
Vagus nerve stimulation increases brain coherence, which means your brain is working more efficiently rather than just becoming more relaxed.
Synchronize breathing with VRelief device for enhanced calm
You can accelerate the calming effects of the VRelief device by synchronizing your breathing to its electrical pulses, aiming for a long 15-second exhale.
Use vagus nerve stimulator for instant tension headache relief
You can use a vagus nerve stimulator on the trigeminal nerve in your forehead for instant relief from tension headaches by disrupting the pain signal.
Utilize vagus nerve stimulation to reduce anxiety more effectively than benzodiazepines
A 10-minute session of vagus nerve stimulation can reduce state anxiety by 34%, an effect comparable to or slightly better than taking a benzodiazepine.
Stimulate vagus nerve under ear for effective stress relief
The most effective and comfortable spot for vagus nerve stimulation is just under the ear where the auricular branches converge, allowing for high-intensity stimulation.
Utilize cervical and auricular vagus nerve branches for targeted health benefits
The cervical branch of the vagus nerve is better for chronic conditions like gut health, while the auricular (ear) branch is better for brain-related issues like stress and anxiety.
Embrace focused ultrasonic stimulation to revolutionize brain therapy
Focused Ultrasonic Stimulation is an emerging technology that can precisely target deep brain structures without implants, potentially replacing deep brain stimulation in the future.
Utilize vagus nerve stimulation to enhance HRV in PTSD
In people with severe stress states like PTSD, vagus nerve stimulation can increase the parasympathetic component of HRV by 31%, with zero change in the placebo group.
Wearable headphones for hands-free vagus nerve stimulation
The next generation of vagus nerve stimulators will be wearable headphones that stimulate both sides of the neck simultaneously for a more profound, hands-free experience.
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