I have tracked my HRV, resting heart rate, and sleep performance using the Whoop app for the last few years. Due to long term stress, my sleep quality, HRV and resting heart rate have all been impacted. The goal of purchasing the device was to help improve them.
I ordered a Nuropod that came mid February of this year. It comes with the default left earpiece.
I used it regularly, 1 or 2x a day. At once a day, one hour in the evening. If 2x, split as 30 min twice a day.
I did not see any degree differences in HRV, or heart rate, or sleep performance.
I went and purchased the right ear variant for the device, as I suspected that may produce better results for my goal.
I have been using that for almost 3 weeks as of today, but again, no benefits observed.
I apply a very small dab of electrode conductive gel to my tregus when I use the earpiece (and rely on noticing the pulsing/beats on the tragus to confirm conductivity).
The setting I consistently use is ~25 for the strength. That seems to be the point where I notice the mild pulsing, but without any pain.
Does anyone have any advice of what I need to do differently, in order to see benefits? Is the strength setting too low? Should I focus on the left, or right ear?
Thank you for all your assistance.