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Humming is such an underrated and powerful tool for reducing stress + inflammation. In fact - some studies show it can improve stress measures more than things like sleep or exercise. It works by stimulating your vagus nerve, the most critical nerve in your parasympathetic nervous system. This has... show more

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Bookmark to practice any time you need to self regulate. The vagus nerve is a bundle of nerves that goes from the brain stem to every major organ. It regulates our autonomic nervous system. We can access vagus nerve stimulation through our ears. Using your finger pull down with medium pressure. Then do some gentle circular motions. Repeat on both sides. Notice how calm your entire body feels afterwards. How your thoughts are less racing. If you get the urge to yawn, or cry, or release your jaw— do it. This is your nervous system releasing sympathetic energy. And yes, this is why q-tips feel so good.

Bookmark to practice any time you need to self regulate. The vagus nerve is a bundle of nerves that goes from the brain stem to every major organ. It regulates our autonomic nervous system. We can access vagus nerve stimulation through our ears. Using your finger pull down with medium pressure. Then do some gentle circular motions. Repeat on both sides. Notice how calm your entire body feels afterwards. How your thoughts are less racing. If you get the urge to yawn, or cry, or release your jaw— do it. This is your nervous system releasing sympathetic energy. And yes, this is why q-tips feel so good.

Dr. Nicole LePera

1,640,594 views • 1 year ago

Your vagus nerve might be the most important one you’ve never thought about. Dr. Pradip Jamnadas explained it on Steven Bartlett’s podcast: it’s the largest nerve in your body, running from your brain all the way down, with massive connections to your gut, heart, and lungs. It’s basically the superhighway switching you between “fight or flight” and “rest & repair.” Most of us are stuck in fight-or-flight mode, which wrecks recovery, inflammation, and heart health. Simple ways to hack it and get it back online: - Breathe in for 4, out for 8 (10 minutes a day) - Hum, sing, or laugh (seriously) - Cold water on your face or ice pack on the neck - Gentle eyeball massage or looking far left/right Once I started doing the long exhale breathing consistently, my sleep and stress levels noticeably improved. It’s one of those small habits that compounds quietly. A strong vagus nerve (measured by good heart rate variability) means faster healing, lower inflammation, better blood pressure, and overall resilience. In our constantly wired world, it’s one of the highest-leverage things you can improve. What’s one vagus nerve hack you’ve tried (or want to try)?

Your vagus nerve might be the most important one you’ve never thought about. Dr. Pradip Jamnadas explained it on Steven Bartlett’s podcast: it’s the largest nerve in your body, running from your brain all the way down, with massive connections to your gut, heart, and lungs. It’s basically the superhighway switching you between “fight or flight” and “rest & repair.” Most of us are stuck in fight-or-flight mode, which wrecks recovery, inflammation, and heart health. Simple ways to hack it and get it back online: - Breathe in for 4, out for 8 (10 minutes a day) - Hum, sing, or laugh (seriously) - Cold water on your face or ice pack on the neck - Gentle eyeball massage or looking far left/right Once I started doing the long exhale breathing consistently, my sleep and stress levels noticeably improved. It’s one of those small habits that compounds quietly. A strong vagus nerve (measured by good heart rate variability) means faster healing, lower inflammation, better blood pressure, and overall resilience. In our constantly wired world, it’s one of the highest-leverage things you can improve. What’s one vagus nerve hack you’ve tried (or want to try)?

Camus

45,103 views • 4 months ago

Humming for just 10 minutes a few times a day can increase nitric oxide in your nasal passages by up to 15 times — enough to completely clear chronic rhinitis in some people, according to research. James Nestor explains in this short clip why this simple, free trick works so well: Humming vibrates the sinuses, releasing trapped nitric oxide that’s normally bound to tissues. That same vibration also stimulates the vagus nerve right behind your throat, quickly calming your nervous system and lowering stress. No pills, no gadgets, no cost — just your own breath and a little buzz. Next time your nose is blocked or you feel wound up, try it for a few minutes and feel the shift. Have you ever tried humming as a health hack — or are you about to?

Humming for just 10 minutes a few times a day can increase nitric oxide in your nasal passages by up to 15 times — enough to completely clear chronic rhinitis in some people, according to research. James Nestor explains in this short clip why this simple, free trick works so well: Humming vibrates the sinuses, releasing trapped nitric oxide that’s normally bound to tissues. That same vibration also stimulates the vagus nerve right behind your throat, quickly calming your nervous system and lowering stress. No pills, no gadgets, no cost — just your own breath and a little buzz. Next time your nose is blocked or you feel wound up, try it for a few minutes and feel the shift. Have you ever tried humming as a health hack — or are you about to?

Camus

417,557 views • 7 months ago

Want to clear your sinuses and calm your nervous system for free? Just hum. James Nestor says humming boosts nitric oxide in your nasal passages by up to 15x, helping with rhinitis and sinus issues. One guy reportedly cleared his rhinitis by humming 10 minutes, 4 times a day. It also stimulates the vagus nerve for instant calm. Pick a song you like and hum along. What’s your take, have you tried humming for better breathing or calm?

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Your gut might be secretly controlling your heartbeat. Dr. Pradip Jamnadas explained on Steven Bartlett’s podcast that many cases of POTS, constant rapid heart rate, especially when standing, are often driven by a dysfunctional vagus nerve, which is frequently damaged by poor gut health. Clinical studies show that improving gut health and vagus nerve tone can significantly reduce orthostatic tachycardia and restore proper autonomic function in POTS patients. The vagus nerve is the main highway connecting your gut and your nervous system. A surprising number of heart rhythm and anxiety issues may actually begin in the gut, not the heart itself.

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Bookmark this practice called: The Neuro-Fascial Release Techique. In order to be physically and mentally healthy, our vagus nerve has to be functioning properly. When our vagus nerve functions properly were in primarily in what’s called social engagement mode. We’re also flexible and able to react appropriately to stress. We’re less susceptible to disease because our immune system is functioning at its best. You can practice this as often as you make time for. Ideally daily— or any time you want to get back to a parasympathetic state. Test your mobility before and after doing this practice. And if you can— journal after. Notice how your emotions change when you help your body do so what it naturally does. TO PRACTICE: You’ll feel the occipital bone at the base of your skull. Press firmly, but NOT too hard. Move the skin to the right and hold. Then to the left. Keep breathing. This practice was created by Stanley Rosenberg who through polyvagal theroy (Dr. Stephen Porges) initiatively understood that trauma is stored within the body. His work with clients focused on somatic practices, specially clients with depression, anxiety, and other “disorders” that are actually adaptions. Please share so other people have access to the healing power that can come when we understand the role of the vagus nerve and our nervous system #selfhealers

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Jules Horn

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This is mind-blowing. A medical substance you’ve probably never heard of is treating autoimmune disease, nerve injury, and even conditions that most doctors say are untreatable. That substance is DMSO. Dr. James Miller says it works so well for so many things that it “seems unbelievable.” Here’s what it’s helping patients recover from: • Autoimmune disorders • Chronic nerve inflammation • Diabetic neuropathy • Stroke-related disability • Debilitating arthritis • Vaccine injuries • Chronic pain • Even cancer This all seems too good to be true—until you actually look into it. Check our the articles I am dropping the comments below. They will blow your mind.

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1,174,651 views • 1 year ago

Your midnight craving for chips or chocolate isn't a failure of willpower — it's a full-body conspiracy. The brain's reward circuitry fires up dopamine, the gut sends hunger signals through the vagus nerve, stress hormones like cortisol lower your resistance, and blood sugar dips do the rest. By the time you're standing in front of the fridge at 2am, your hormones, your microbiome, and your nervous system have already voted — and they voted for the gulab jamuns or that fizzy drink. To listen to the full podcast, visit #TOIHealthPlus #TOIHealthPlusPodcast #GutHealth #FoodCravings #SecondBrain

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15,973 views • 3 months ago

FAQ: Is it normal to have a low sex drive when stressed? Yes, it’s completely normal—stress floods your body with cortisol, which suppresses libido hormones like testosterone & estrogen -and exhaustion disrupts sleep cycles essential for desire. Try a simple nervous-system reset like 5 minutes of deep belly breathing daily to signal safety and reboot your drive (& do your best to resolve the cause of stress). Excited to graduate in a few months from the Sexology Institute! #stressreliever #sexualhealth #libidobooster

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Rachel Doležal

158,558 views • 6 months ago

PROOF THAT YOU CREATE YOUR OWN REALITY You need the capacity to hold what's already true. Because your nervous system isn't just a stress system, it's the vessel for your higher identity, your peace, your power. In ancient teachings, they called it the Grail - the body prepared to carry the light of the Christos. Nervous System Mastery is where it begins.

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THE BLUE DOT IS NOW That glowing dot? That’s your present moment. The only one you actually own. When you speak inside it, your vagus nerve lights up - the hidden wire running your heartbeat, your breath, your digestion. The systems you don’t control suddenly listening. That’s why meditation works. Why breathwork works. Why words matter more than vibes. Every sound you make rewrites the code running your body - and maybe more. Call it prayer, call it hacking, call it creation. You’re not “like” a god. You are one. Source: seca_llc on IG

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37,751 views • 21 days ago

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21,772 views • 4 months ago

🔥 Is silent inflammation running the show in your body? Brain fog, joint pain, low immunity, fatigue, hormonal imbalance… You might not see it, but chronic inflammation could be quietly affecting your health every single day. Let’s talk about what causes it – and how a simple herbal paste can help you start reducing it today. 👇 🌿 What triggers chronic inflammation? – Stress and poor sleep – Gut issues and poor digestion – Processed foods and sugar – Toxins, environmental load – Sedentary lifestyle When left unchecked, inflammation becomes the root of many modern illnesses — from autoimmunity to hormonal disorders. 💛 Turmeric: a powerful natural ally Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is one of the most studied anti-inflammatory agents in herbal medicine. But your body needs help absorbing it.

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