Is this you? Anxiety, heart racing, digestive issues.
Channel: Annette Copeland
Date: 2021-10-19

The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system could be your issue. Have you ever heard of the vagus nerve? Let's talk about how to tone it and use some simple exercises to calm down when stressed. 

Activating Your Vagus Nerve
Slow, rhythmic, diaphragmatic breathing. In through the nose and out through the mouth slowly
Splashing cold water on your face, or taking a cold shower, stimulates the dive reflex, which is associated with stimulating the vagus nerve. You can also achieve the same effect by holding a ziplock bag filled with ice cubes against your face and holding your breath. 
Meditating and/or Engage in prayer.
Yoga.
Humming, or making a “vooooooo” or “om” sound stimulates the vocal cords and facilitates long, slow, exhalation.
Speaking slowly, rhythmically and melodically as if you’re soothing a young child or pet almost like a whisper
Spend time in outdoors in nature.
Think positive thoughts and do daily affirmations.
Engage in positive social relationships.
Laugh out loud! I full belly laugh stimulates the vagus nerve and is contagious!
Mild exercise stimulates gut flow and the vagus nerve.
Massages, even gently massaging around the carotid sinus located on the sides of your neck can stimulate the vagus nerve.
Gargling activates the vagus nerve by activating the muscles in the back of the throat.
Gut Health, use probiotics.