Neural HardwareSCIENTIFIC TERM

CES

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation — low-current stimulation to harmonize Alpha and Delta wave frequencies before sleep.

What is CES?

CES (Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation) applies microcurrents to the head via ear clips or scalp electrodes. It promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety, and supports sleep onset by modulating brain wave activity toward Alpha and Delta frequencies.

Key Functions

  • •Alpha/Delta entrainment — shifts brain state toward rest
  • •Vagus engagement — ear-clip placement can stimulate auricular vagal branches
  • •Sleep calibration — 20–30 minutes before bed aids system shutdown

In ONDA Life

The Electric Medicine article covers CES protocols for sleep calibration.

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