Three simple ways to stimulate the vagus nerve

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One physician shared simple, non-medical ways to engage the vagus nerve and activate the body's rest-and-digest response. His suggestions include placing cold water on the face for thirty seconds, humming a low sustained tone or gargling, and practicing slow breathing with an exhale longer than the inhale. He noted that these mechanical techniques can help lower arousal and physically slow the heart rate.