Hum a Christmas Carol to SETTLE AN UPSET STOMACH
candles, holly and pine in a christmasy style

The vagus nerve connects your brain to many organs throughout the body, including the heart, lungs and stomach. Stimulating this all-important nerve has been shown to help treat a wide variety of health conditions, including depression, anxiety and GI distress. The nerve is connected to your vocal cords and the muscles at the back of your throat, so it’s easy to give it a little loving care – and settle an anxious stomach – by singing, humming, chanting or gargling for 45 seconds.

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2 Comments

  1. Patsy
    Patsy on December 16, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    Such an interesting idea! It’s easy to start doing this.

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  2. Susan
    Susan on December 16, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    Wow! This is so simple! I’ve never heard of doing this.

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