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Learn how your nervous system operates and why Nuropod's precise neural target activation can unblock your body's ability to calm down, recover, and perform at its peak.

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References

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[4] Chaoren Tan, Qiqi Yan, et al. Recognizing the role of the vagus nerve in low moods from microbiota-gut brain axis, 2022, doi: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1015175

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Nervous System Dysregulation: The Silent Pandemic You’ve Never heard of

Millions worldwide suffer from chronic tiredness, anxious thoughts, and digestive disorders, often finding little relief despite consulting multiple healthcare specialists and trying various solutions [1].

Experts are contributing this to an imbalanced nervous system.

Fight or flight vs rest and digest

The impact of chronic stress

Restoring balance between systems

Understanding and addressing the nervous system today is unlocking new paths to lasting well-being and Nuropod is at the forefront with over a decade of empirical research and careful study of Vagus Nerve mechanisms.

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What is the Vagus Nerve?

The vagus nerve plays a vital role in your body’s ability to maintain balance and manage stress.

As a primary component of the parasympathetic nervous system, it helps regulate "rest and digest" functions that are critical for your well-being.

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Plays key role in relaxation

Maintains balance and homeostasis

Runs through the whole body

Supporting vagus nerve health can dramatically improve your body's stress response, resilience, and adaptability since so many health symptoms can be linked to nervous system dysregulation [6].

Vagus Nerve Stimulation as a Pathway to Health

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) means sending targeted electrical signals to specific fibres of the vagus nerve to positively affect the body's physical and mental state [7].

For decades, medical experts have explored the potential of stimulating the vagus nerve to address a wide range of physical and mental health symptoms.

How it works

From surgery to the first non-invasive device

Nuropod in-house technology

Scientific validation and research

Regulatory approval and accessibility

Adoption and medical community consensus

With Nuropod, you can harness the transformative power of the vagus nerve from the comfort of your own home. Backed by extensive research, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try Nuropod risk-free and take control of your health.

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Benefits of vagus nerve stimulation

Vagus nerve stimulation is FDA-approved therapy for headaches, and therapy resistant depressive states. It has also been scientifically proven to relieve a host of different health symptoms including [11].

Chronic tiredness

Reduced Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Depressive states

Anxious thoughts

Digestive issues

Respiratory issues

Inflammatory symptoms

Cognitive impairment

Low mood

Chronic pain

Headaches

Sleep issues

The importance of precision in vagus nerve stimulation

Despite popular opinions on social media, activating the vagus nerve in a correct way without side effects is not an easy task. Imagine trying to tune an old-fashioned radio dial to a specific signal.

The radio has a broad range of stations, but only one signal offers the clear, balanced sound you're looking for. This analogy perfectly illustrates the challenges in vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy.

The vagus nerve has 60 fibers, each representing a specific signal linked to various bodily functions. The difficulty lies in targeting the correct fibers at the precise time and through the appropriate access points to achieve therapeutic effects without causing unwanted side effects [12].

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Tragus External Innervation

The auricular branch of the Vagus Nerve innervates (supplies energy to) the skin overlying the tragus.

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Nuropod Device Input

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Communication with Brainstem

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Parasympathetic Response Trigger

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Ensuring The Highest Quality Testing and Safety Standards

Since 2014, we've tried to better understand the complex and crucial role the vagus nerve plays in overall health.

Selective and safe vagus nerve stimulation has been at the core of our mission, given the nerve's extensive role and complex network of approximately >100,000 fibers.

Anatomical complexity

Therapeutic targeting

Preventing side effects

Optimal access points

Modulation vs Stimulation

When it comes to the vagus nerve, more stimulation isn't always better. Achieving effective results requires precision and careful control to avoid unintended consequences.

Precision is Crucial

Scientifically testing matters

Regulatory Validation

Tailored Modulation

Your vagus nerve is invaluable, and using a trusted, non-invasive vagal neuromodulation system like Nuropod ensures safe and effective modulation tailored to your individual needs.

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Convenience without gel

Vagus nerve stimulation is now more convenient than ever, thanks to innovative technology that eliminates the need for messy conductivity gels.

Problem with traditional methods

Nuropod's technological solution

Safe and effective

Your vagus nerve is invaluable, and using a trusted, non-invasive vagal neuromodulation system like Nuropod ensures safe and effective modulation tailored to your individual needs.

The most scientifically studied device

Nuropod is the most scientifically studied non-invasive device for auricular vagal neuromodulation, offering cutting-edge technology that brings safe and effective vagus nerve modulation to your fingertips.

With Nuropod, you gain access to a proven, non-invasive solution for vagus nerve modulation, developed with years of research and the highest scientific standards. Experience safe, precise therapy right in the palm of your hand.

Certified safe wearable device

30-day money back guarantee

50+ scientific studies

Recommended by health professionals

4,000,000+ sessions completed

Certified safe wearable device

30-day money back guarantee

50+ scientific studies

Recommended by health professionals

4,000,000+ sessions completed

Extensive Scientific Validation

Backed by over 50 peer-reviewed studies and 10 years of research in partnership with top institutions like Harvard, UCLA, and several NHS hospitals.

Proprietary AVNT for Consumers

Nuropod provides top-tier safety and quality non-invasive auricular vagal neuromodulation, now available to the public

Proprietary Technology

Utilizes Auricular Vagal Neuromodulation Technology (AVNT) to deliver patented micro-impulses to the left ear tragus, ensuring precise targeting of the vagus nerve.

Superior Vagal Activation

Functional MRI studies confirm that targeting the tragus provides the most selective and effective vagus nerve stimulation, minimizing the risk of side effects or damage associated with less precise sites [15].

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