5 Simple Vagus Nerve Exercises that Stop Anxiety
The vagus nerve plays a key role in connecting your body and mind. Stimulate it in the right way, and you can release tension, anxiety, stress and other symptoms of mental health.
In this video, David McLaughlan, Consultant Psychiatrist and Co-founder of Curb, walks you through five simple anxiety-busting techniques using the vagus nerve.
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00:00 Intro
00:29 What is the vague nerve?
01:21 5 ways to stimulate your vague nerve
01:31 1 - Humming
02:18 2 - Laughing
03:23 3 - Probiotics
04:13 4 - Cool down
05:28 5 - Breathwork
06:50 Outro
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Dr David McLaughlan is a consultant psychiatrist and co-founder of Curb.
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