Cortisol

3 Vagus Nerve Resets in Under 2 Minutes

Fast tools to shift out of fight-or-flight anywhere.

3 minUnder 5 MinutesStress Relief

The vagus nerve controls your calm response. Stimulating it directly lowers cortisol within minutes.

Practical steps

  1. 1Slow exhale: inhale 4, exhale 8, for 6 rounds.
  2. 2Humming: hum on a long exhale for 60 seconds.
  3. 3Cold water splash to the face for 20 seconds.

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