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Natural Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Instructions

Some people have also found that stimulation of the vagus nerve via NATURAL METHODS during (or at the start of) a seizure appears to reduce or halt a seizure. This post is referring to the natural methods of vagus nerve stimulation. Ideas include:

  • Yawning
  • Humming
  • Laughing
  • Massaging at a pressure point on the neck near the earlobes (NB a professional should demonstrate how to do this, as it can be dangerous to apply pressure on the neck)

https://selfhacked.com/blog/32-ways-to-stimulate-your-vagus-nerve-and-all-you-need-to-know-about-it/

Further information

As you may be aware, VNS surgery works to relieve seizures in some people.  Natural ways to stimulate the vagus nerve may have a similar mechanism (more research needs to be done).

References

https://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/vagus-nerve-stimulation-vns?fbclid=IwAR0jmpfB7jI0RlVqthKUQGWgbAz6-y5Of6dCD0Bty5nOCfyMgu4_2Xtq3_E

Disclaimer

Please note this does not constitute medical advice, and any seizure rescue method you use should first be discussed with a relevant medical professional.