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Tips and Best Practices for Using a tDCS Machine at Home
Do you have a tDCS device? Or do you want to try a tDCS device for the first time? If so, it’s important that you maximize the benefits you derive from it. Below, we explain how tDCS works and how you can get the most from home brain stimulation. What is tDCS? Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a technique for stimulating areas of... -
The Best Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Devices
Choosing a transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device can be overwhelming. To help you find the right product, here’s a rundown of the best tDCS devices available at Caputron. What is tDCS? tDCS is a type of brain stimulation, or brain training. It uses low-level electrical currents to activate or inhibit activity in different areas of the brain. In other words, tDCS increases or... -
CES Treatment for Anxiety and Insomnia
Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) is a therapeutic technique that can help boost your mood and make you feel more relaxed. But how does the treatment work, and is it right for you? Here’s how CES devices may be used to treat the symptoms of two common conditions – anxiety and insomnia. What Is a CES Stimulator? The electrical activity in our brain can control... -
Non-Invasive VNS Devices: A Beginner’s Guide to This Revolutionary Technology
The vagus nerve is one of the largest nerves in the human body. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) may help to improve your wellbeing. Here’s how non-invasive VNS devices work and why they might be helpful. What Is Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation? Vagus nerve stimulation is a type of “neuromodulation”. Neuromodulation is a way to stimulate nerves to encourage them to behave in a certain... -
What Is TMS Therapy and How Does It Work? An In-Depth Look
Because the technology is fairly new, many people have questions about transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy: What is TMS therapy? What is TMS therapy used for? What is the success rate of TMS therapy? Let’s take a closer look at these questions. What is TMS Therapy? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique that uses electromagnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of... -
TENS for Painful Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea)
TENS, or Transcutaneous Electrical Neve Stimulation, works by sending low-voltage electrical currents through electrodes placed on the skin. These FDA cleared devices work by preventing the body from transmitting pain signals by overwhelming or “distracting” the nervous system and releasing endorphins. TENS devices were originally designed to alleviate pain from minor ailments such as arthritis and sports related injuries. However, as these devices grow... -
Researching the Hope for tDCS Montages and Anxiety
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition that often requires a lifetime of medication and therapy to overcome. Many people are turning to alternative treatments to reduce their reliance on potentially addictive and deadly medications. This guide reviews some studies that may provide hope for tDCS as a potential way to help manage symptoms. Disclaimer: tDCS has not yet been proven to help anxiety and... -
Findings on tDCS Montages and ADHD
If you suffer from ADHD, you may have concerns over traditional treatment options that involve addictive medications with adverse side effects. tDCS is sometimes considered by individuals for this purpose, but it is not cleared or approved by the FDA for ADHD treatment. Still, there have been studies carried out over the years that hint at the technology’s potential feasibility, pending further analysis. Let’s... -
What Does TMS Do for ADHD Patients?
What does TMS do for ADHD patients? Our guide will dive deep into what TMS and ADHD are, as well as what previous studies have revealed. Disclaimer: The FDA has not approved ADHD magnetic treatment by way of TMS. This guide does not promote TMS as a medical treatment that cures or alleviates the symptoms of ADHD. Some studies have shown that it may... -
How to Use TENS to Help With Back Pain
If you've suffered from chronic pain, you might have already researched alternative ways of managing your pain, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS. How does a TENS unit help back pain, though? This guide reviews how these devices work and how you may be able to manage your pain with regular TENS therapy. We're going to cover the following topics: Causes and...