05/12/2025
You don’t have to sit in a quiet room and meditate to calm your nervous system.
You can do this anywhere - in the car, in the shower, or even on a scary, rocky boat ride (don’t ask me how I know 😉).
If you can talk, you can hum. And if you can hum, you have a built-in tool to regulate your stress instantly.
In my last reel, I showed you how to do it. Here are 5 Scientific Reasons why it works:
1. Vagal Stimulation- Your vocal cords sit directly next to the Vagus Nerve. Vibration mechanically stimulates the nerve, signaling “safety” to your brain.
2. Nitric Oxide Boost: Humming increases nasal nitric oxide by 15-fold! This helps increase blood flow and oxygen efficiency.
3. Extends the Exhale: You can’t hum while inhaling. Humming forces a long, slow exhale, which directly signals the body to relax.
4. Internal Massage: The vibration loosens tight fascia and tissues in the throat and chest that hold tension.
5. Pattern Interrupt: The physical sensation of vibration forces your brain to focus on the body instead of racing thoughts.
Try it right now: Close your eyes. Hum for 3 breath cycles. Notice the shift?
Save this list for your next “rocky boat” moment - whether literal or metaphorical. 📌
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