Throw away those chalky antacid tablets! A new non-invasive, drug-free treatment for heartburn has arrived: Pulsetto’s vagus nerve stimulation device.
Urgh. Heartburn. That creeping acidic sting that destroys any joy taken from a good meal. What set it off this time? Was it dad’s attempt at that ”little bit spicy” curry? That (extra-)large glass of wine? Or could the real culprit actually be... your vagus nerve?
Learn how you can biohack your way out of heartburn hell using vagus nerve stimulation and HRV exercises with Pulsetto at https://pulsetto.tech/blogs/blog/vagus-nerve-stimulation-for-heartburn-do-hrv-exercises-non-invasive-treatment-work
Are you one of the more than 60 million Americans who experience heartburn at least once a month? Maybe you’re one of the unlucky 15 million adults who has to suffer with the condition daily?! If so, join the club. It’s just awful and worrying about it removes any enjoyment of a tasty treat (or a relaxing post-dinner nap).
We all recognise that tell-tale burning pain in our chest which we accurately named heartburn. But did you know that it actually has nothing to do with your heart? Heartburn is caused by the regurgitation of gastric acid into the esophagus (nice image, right?) and it is usually triggered after eating and made way worse when lying down – gravity is not your friend here.
Treatment for the condition often involves taking antacid medication to neutralize the stomach acid. But who wants to be taking that unpleasant, chalky pill every time they eat? Well, thanks to Pulsetto, an alternative, drug-free treatment could be available to us heartburn sufferers from an unexpected source: vagus nerve stimulation.
Vagus nerve stimulation (or VNS) has long been used to help calm people with stress or anxiety, however, most people don’t realise that it can also have a really positive impact on digestive issues like heartburn.
VNS can help regulate the communication between your brain and stomach, ensuring that your digestive system works like a well-oiled machine. This means less acid spilling into places it shouldn't be (gross!) and more comfort for you after meals (yay!).
Often referred to as the body’s information super-highway, the vagus nerve is responsible for sending the signals which trigger stomach acid production. When the nerve is damaged or overactive, it can contribute to excess acid being created and creeping up your esophagus. Clinical studies have shown that stimulating the vagus nerve through HRV exercises (think meditative humming or taking some deep breaths) or low-intensity electrical pulses (not as scary as it sounds!) can help reverse this process and eliminate heartburn symptoms. Huzzah!
So if you want to ditch the antacids and start enjoying food again, then you should really consider vagus nerve stimulation.
But how do you get the best VNS results? Well, Pulsetto recommends using their vagus nerve stimulation device to help control your stomach acid production. Their wearable, non-invasive wellness device sits comfortably around your neck, making it easy and pleasant to use. No fidgety controls; no wires to get tangled up in.
What’s more, Pulsetto has fully customized settings which are controlled with the company's app. So you can easily control the intensity of your pulses, as well as add some relaxing music or a guided meditation to your next VNS session.
Vagus nerve stimulation using a quality device such as Pulsetto, is considered safe for the majority of users. However, if you have an underlying health condition, you should check with your doctor before you start any VNS sessions.
Intrigued? Want to learn more? You can learn all about how VNS affects heartburn and Pulsetto’s wearable wellness device at https://pulsetto.tech/blogs/blog/vagus-nerve-stimulation-for-heartburn-do-hrv-exercises-non-invasive-treatment-work
