BENEFITS OF VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION AND HOW

SENSATE CAN HELP

Everywhere I look in medicine I see something about Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS). The Vagus nerve is part of the autonomic nervous system and plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, inflammation, and emotional responses. By stimulating the Vagus nerve, it can positively impact physical and mental well-being.

1. Stress Reduction and Emotional Regulation:

VNS supports the bodies "rest and digest" response and the effects of chronic stress.

2. Pain Management:

I especially like VNS for migraines and cluster headache patients, as well as other chronic pain conditions.

3. Inflammation Control:

VNS has been linked to the suppression of inflammation in the body. By modulating the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, VNS may have implications for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases. This anti-inflammatory effect can potentially be harnessed to improve overall immune system function.

4. Improved Sleep Quality:

The Sensate device is fast becoming my patient’s favorite VNS, especially for promoting relaxation and supporting better sleep. Sensate utilizes nature sounds and vibration therapy.

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5. Autonomic Disorders and Heart Health:

For individuals with autonomic disorders or heart rhythm irregularities, VNS can provide a means to regulate heart rate and improve autonomic balance.

6. Cognitive Enhancement:

Research suggests that VNS may have cognitive benefits, including improved memory and cognitive function. This could have implications for conditions like Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline.

Sensate is a simple device I’d like all of my patients to use for relaxation and improved sleep quality. You can receive $30 off your order of Sensate with my discount code TUCKER.

REGAINING STRENGTH AND MOBILITY WITH PEMF THERAPY

I am proud to say that I am ahead of science once again. A recent study recruited 101 participants between 38 to 91 years-old who participated in weekly exposure to pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) as part of their muscle therapy. Getting magnetic muscle therapy once a week can delay any age-related losses in muscle strength and after 12 weeks, older adults also saw their functional mobility improve and their body fat decrease.

Those of you that come into the office are familiar with PEMF. We have two machines, one is the EMTT by Storz and the other is the MagnaWave. When you hear the PEMF, it makes a “click, click” sound and you may feel muscle movement. Pulsed electromagnetic frequency improves muscle therapy and cellular energy. I especially like it for targeting pelvic floor muscles and weak core muscles. 



In this current study, people regained their muscle strength, enjoyed improved mobility, and reported less pain in their bodies after three months.

“I invite my patients to come in early and do PEMF before or after treatments because it is a ‘cellular energy charger’.” 

In the current study PEMF therapy was delivered for 10 minutes once a week on alternate legs for 12 weeks. 

After eight weeks of treatment, 72 percent of the individuals showed improvements in their skeletal muscle maintenance along with decreases in total and visceral fats. Visceral fat is “bad fat” that is both harder to get rid of and linked to several metabolic disorders, including diabetes.

“I especially find PEMF helpful for pain in the hip, knee and shoulder." 

Give the office a call at (310) 444-9393 for a PEMF therapy session.

Sharanya Venugobal, et al. Brief, weekly magnetic muscle therapy improves mobility and lean body mass in older adults: a Southeast Asia community case study. Aging Vol 15, Issue 6 pp 1768-1790. 2023

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