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What is this?Just blow to beat stress
on Friday, May 9th, 2008 Call it thumb sucking for grown-ups: To calm down fast, put the tip of your thumb in your mouth, make a seal, blow while puffing out your cheeks, and hold for 5 to 10 seconds. The increased pressure in your chest cavity stimulates the vagus nerve — a cord that runs from the brain to the abdomen — limiting blood flow to the heart. The instant result: a slower heartbeat. It works just as well for the everyday jitters.
