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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Hope for Stress Relief?

11/10/2025

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Professor Hamish McAllister-Williams, a consultant psychiatrist, notes invasive vagus nerve stimulation is effective for some neurological disorders.
Lucy Lambert, who experienced burnout, says external vagus nerve stimulators helped her manage stress but did not resolve her condition.
Evidence for non-invasive devices remains limited.
Yoga therapist Eirian Collinge emphasizes breathwork and humming to stimulate the vagus nerve.
Participants report significant emotional benefits from these practices.

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Story summary

Professor Hamish McAllister-Williams, a consultant psychiatrist, notes invasive vagus nerve stimulation is effective for some neurological disorders.
Lucy Lambert, who experienced burnout, says external vagus nerve stimulators helped her manage stress but did not resolve her condition.
Evidence for non-invasive devices remains limited.
Yoga therapist Eirian Collinge emphasizes breathwork and humming to stimulate the vagus nerve.
Participants report significant emotional benefits from these practices.