Devices
TENs devices can be used for VNS
There are also specialized devices like zenowell, Nurosym… But can be done with much more affordable TENs devices as well.
using TENs links for VNS
TENS Devices Available in the USA
TENSpros inTENSity Twin Stim IV digital TENS/EMS combo unit (1mA) - ref
Setup guide: How to set up the InTENSity Twin-Stim IV
From AVA (A Vagus Adventure) - FB Group
The One Stop Info Slot
All the information links in one place! 🌈
Technical Guidance
Topic Link Device advice Link Alternative non-device methods of VNS Link Ear clip options, troubleshooting and hacks Link Settings guide for taVNS and TENS devices Link Building up for taVNS and TENS machines Link ”How To” taVNS video by Andrea Parker Link
Community Resources
Voucher codes available for: Medfit, Vagusnet, Nurosym, Amofit S+, Gammacore, Truvaga Plus, Verelief Prime, Pulsetto, Apollo Neuro, TouchPoints, Breth, Zenowell, ARC 4health, Red Light Rising, Flexbeam, Fold and Travel Mobility, Napiers, Armin labs, Zeez pebble, Alpha-Z/Breez
Setting Up Your Machine
Device Link NeuroTrac Multi-TENS Video Medfit device Video InTENSity Twin-Stim III, Micro Combo, Select Combo Document (by Dana Knox) MH8000P device Video (by Ruth Newport) How to change Parasym settings Video
Research Links
Andrea Parker Resources
Topic Link Zones and side effects Link Parasym versus TENS Link The Safe and Sound Protocol Link Parasym and microcurrent clarification Link Short video (15 min) YouTube Long video (56 min) YouTube
Further Information
Link to original
Topic Link Good news and positive tVNS posts Link Parasym user guide ManualsLib AVA Blue-Sky Thinking launch Video Dawn Wiley - My story 4 years on Link Dawn Wiley - Interview by Lorrie Rivers (2021) Video
Potential for anxiety: limited but hopeful
Can vagus nerve stimulation effectively reduce anxiety symptoms clinically?
Yes, vagus nerve stimulation can reduce anxiety symptoms, especially with non‑invasive auricular approaches, but evidence is still early and heterogeneous. - consensus.app
Potential for depression treatment
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Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) shows potential benefit for depression, especially in treatment-resistant cases, but evidence is mixed and long-term effects are more pronounced than short-term. - consensus.app
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