OUR STORY
A Long Road!
What is stress? It is a physiological reaction to a mental or physical challenge. Stress is an essential element in coping with adversity. However, experts have learned that chronic stress has a far more significant impact on our overall health, quality of life, and productivity than they first thought. Although some of the symptoms and diseases related to stress (panic attacks, anxiety, depression, ulcers, high blood pressure, and insomnia) have become obvious, our ability to sufficiently manage them has remained elusive. Studies indicate that nearly 75% of people in the United States suffer from daily stress-related issues. It's something the WHO has labeled "The Epidemic of the 21st Century."
During the Covid pandemic, It got worse. Drug and alcohol use increased by over 20%. Teen depression and suicide are at the highest level ever recorded. Every demographic is affected, and all the data shows an increase in stress-induced illness. We created Somulis to provide a simple, effective, safe, affordable, and convenient way to help you relax, sleep better, and increase focus.
It's taken nearly four years to develop and test Somulis, the first-of-its-kind Digital Supplement, but our story doesn't start here; it began over twenty years ago. The founder of Somulis used to suffer from stress-induced panic attacks and insomnia. He was in great shape, worked out daily, meditated, and practiced deep breathing techniques. You can see his story here. It wasn't until he started using vagus nerve stimulation technology, the same kind with the same protocols that Somulis uses, that he controlled his stress, panic attacks, and sleeping issues. So, these issues and this technology are personal to us.
OUR TECH
The First of its Kind!
What makes our technology special? We employ transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS), which directly interacts with the vagus nerve. Instead of adding something to the body, like a drug or herb, we give your body a tap on the shoulder to do the job it was designed to do. Its low intensity and delivery mechanism cause little to no side effects, unlike many drugs or other solutions.
The vagus nerve bundle interacts with almost every organ and system in the body. It helps control muscle contraction, swallowing, breathing, mood, focus, and stress, among other things. Somulis outputs electrical microcurrent with a specific waveform, intensity range, modulation, and frequency. The gentle stimulation of the vagus nerve creates a parasympathetic (the exact opposite of fight-or-flight) reaction in the nervous system, releasing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and proteins like oxytocin. This allows the body to calm itself naturally and enhance focus and sleep.
There are other tVNS devices on the market. They range from things that look like an electronic dog collar to a hand-held taser, a giant headband, and a Walkman. Now, you could spend more money, have to get a prescription, look silly, and be inconvenienced. Or, you could just buy a Somulis. We think the choice is simple!
OUR GOAL
Make a Difference!
Stress-induced illness has been a problem for decades, but only over the past ten years have studies shown the gravity of its impact. Constant stress creates physical, mental, emotional, economic, and societal issues. We are in a silent crisis. Unless we acknowledge this problem and tackle it head-on, its impact will worsen. Current pharmacological and natural remedies can be effective but can have significant side effects, are situationally effective, or aren't always available. For example, melatonin intake has dramatically increased, but continual use is not always safe.
We're drowning in an ocean of chronic stress, and many of us don't even know it. We want to raise awareness so people start taking stress seriously and are motivated to do something about it. And we want to hang a Somulis around everyone's neck to provide the catalyst they need to live a happier and healthier life.
So, we reimagined the technology that our founder and thousands of people have successfully used for over twenty years and created a mass-consumer product. Our patent-pending wearable is convenient, affordable, non-prescription, and simple to use.
Somulis' revolutionary form factor and philosophy allow us to bring this fantastic technology to the general public. Using Somulis as part of your daily routine can help reduce stress and enhance sleep and focus.
What are you waiting for? Stop Stressing and Start Living with Somulis!
