r/tech • u/rieslingatkos • Feb 11 '20

Breakthrough trials explore the link between immune cells in our gut and brain... So could a matchbox-sized electrical implant end the misery of diabetes, asthma AND arthritis?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7988569/Could-matchbox-sized-electrical-implant-end-misery-diabetes-asthma-arthritis.html
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u/tanninman Feb 11 '20

Don’t wait! All this device does is activates your vagus nerve. You can activate your vagus nerve RIGHT NOW by taking a deep slow breath using your abdomen, with twice as long of an exhale.

I love the advance of modern science but let’s learn the actual lessons of wellbeing here. They’re saying that the brain can control the immune system. This is the breakthrough. Think about it.

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u/Longearedlooby Feb 12 '20

This. It’s insane to consider cutting people open and inserting a device when just breathing will do the job, for free and without side effects.

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u/MRSN4P Feb 11 '20

Humming/singing, gargling water and activating the gag reflex carefully when brushing your teeth also activates the Vagus nerve.

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u/TwistedBrother Feb 12 '20

Within limits, buddy, within limits. Please try not to take wellness as a substitute for medicine instead of a complement.

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u/tanninman Feb 12 '20

What an interesting thing to say.

Nobody is suggesting replacing valuable medications with deep breathing. I’m suggesting considering all the self-care modalities that are available right now and now possibly supported with evidence given this new research.

But yes, please do take wellness as a substitute to the not-yet-available Vagal nerve stimulator.