#137 - Insomnia and Vagal Nerve Stimulators: Are You Getting the Vibe?

Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulators are often advertised as insomnia therapies, "helping you fall asleep faster" or "helping you sleep through the night. Do they work? In this Insomnia Monday episode of the podcast, we will: Introduce vagal nerve stimulatorsDescribe the path and role of the vagus nerveUnderstand the role of the parasympathetic nervous systemExamine the limited research on vagal nerve stimulators and sleepUnderstand the scale of the placebo effect in sleep/insomnia research...

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No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.