SCIENCE
ACCELERATED NERVOUS SYSTEM RECOVERY
Calm your mind and body faster.
THE VAGUS NERVE
The vagus nerve is the direct line to the parasympathetic nervous system. It's one of several cranial nerves that create a vital connection between the brain and the body (Guyenet, 2018). Its main job is to help the nervous system recover from the sympathetic ("fight or flight") response and allows us to enter a more relaxed "rest and digest" state (Porges, 2009). The vagus nerve is our built-in stress relief system.
When it comes to controlling bodily functions like heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and other automatic processes, the vagus nerve plays a key role (Berthoud & Neuhuber, 2000). Activating the vagus nerve actually slows these functions down, helping our bodies unwind and relax.
VeRelief targets a small branch of the vagus nerve known as the Auricular Branch of the Vagus Nerve. This can be accessed just under the ear on the side of the neck (Peuker & Filler, 2002). This nerve communicates with the emotional regulation centers of the brain and is responsible for dampening the stress response in the brain.
A SIMPLE VAGUS NERVE STIMULATOR
Techniques like breathwork, meditation, self-massage, humming or singing can activate the vagus nerve. But these take time and effort, and may not be effective for those with serious nervous system dysregulation.
VeRelief directly activates the vagus nerve and does all the work for you.
It delivers a soothing “vibration” sensation that results in a power calming effect felt throughout the mind and body. It is the ultimate solution for those looking for alternatives to prescription medication or illicit or harmful substances.
A BETTER SOLUTION
By applying electrical energy to the Auricular Branch of the Vagus Nerve (ABVN) on the side of your neck, it turns off the stress response in your brain and results in an almost immediate lasting calming effect (Bauer et al., 2010).
The ABVN connects to areas in the brainstem, like the Locus Coeruleus and Reticular Activating System (Aston-Jones & Cohen, 2005). These regions are involved in producing Serotonin and Norepinephrine, as well as regulating our sleep/wake cycles (Monti & Monti, 2007). Auricular VNS has also shown to decrease activity in the Amygdala, the region in the brain that triggers the fear response. This is why many with PTSD rely on vagus nerve stimulation to improve quality of life (Kraus et al., 2007).
VeRelief was specifically designed for people who can't slow down. Instead of spending 30 minutes in a quiet space practicing other techniques, VeRelief regulates your nervous system automatically. It is small, portable, and can be used discreetly in any environment.
REFERENCES
Aston-Jones, G., & Cohen, J. D. (2005). An integrative theory of locus coeruleus-norepinephrine function: adaptive gain and optimal performance. Annual Review of Neuroscience, 28, 403-450.
Bauer, S., Baier, H., Baumgartner, C., Bohlmann, K., Fauser, S., Graf, W., ... & Tronnier, V. (2010). Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (t-VNS) for treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial (cMPsE02). Brain Stimulation, 3(4), 237-243.
Berthoud, H. R., & Neuhuber, W. L. (2000). Functional and chemical anatomy of the afferent vagal system. Autonomic Neuroscience, 85(1-3), 1-17.
Guyenet, P. G. (2018). The Human Vagus Nerve and the Autonomic Nervous System. In Central Regulation of Autonomic Functions (pp. 1-18). Humana Press, Cham.
Kraus, T., Hösl, K., Kiess, O., Schanze, A., Kornhuber, J., & Forster, C. (2007). BOLD fMRI deactivation of limbic and temporal brain structures and mood enhancing effect by transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation. Journal of Neural Transmission, 114(11), 1485-1493.
Monti, J. M., & Monti, D. (2007). The involvement of dopamine in the modulation of sleep and waking. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 11(2), 113-133.
Peuker, E. T., & Filler, T. J. (2002). The nerve supply of the human auricle. Clinical Anatomy, 15(1), 35-37.
Porges, S. W. (2009). The polyvagal theory: new insights into adaptive reactions of the autonomic nervous system. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 76(Suppl 2), S86-S90.
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