Humming For Stress Relief

I'm still writing during holiday time. For many, this is both an exiting and stressful time of year. There are lots of expectations from both yourself and others. This could put you into an overwhelm mode and add to an already burdened nervous system.

A very simple technique to reduce stress or anxiety, activate your vagus nerve putting your Parasympathetic Nervous system into rest, digest and relaxation is HUMMING!

 

Everyone can hum. And, it has so many benefits.

• Increases oxygen in the cells which can benefit health and wellness;
• May lower blood pressure and heart rate;
• Enhances lymphatic circulation thereby clearing toxins from the body;
• Increases levels of melatonin a hormone that contributes to restful sleep;
• Reduces levels of stress related hormones;
  
• Releases endorphins that work as natural pain relievers and makes you feel good;
• Helps release trapped emotions from your Hyoid (throat) muscles;
  
• And, allows for better digestion.