Stressed out? Grab some ice cubes.

For stress relief, try: Vagus Nerve Stimulation.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tYour vagus nerve (pronounced like the city, LasVegas) is the longest, most complex nerve in your body.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tIt literally connects yourmindandbody —\xa0from your brain, to your heart, to your digestive system —\xa0and it has a very important job:
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\t\t\t\t\t\tYour vagus nerve“flips the switch” for your fight-or-flight response.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tSo it can make you feelscaredandstressed… orcalmandsafe.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd when you’re overwhelmed, that fight-or-flight response might be switched “on” too often…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tCausing more mental fatigue, burnout, and even digestive distress.¹
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThe good news is, you can “reset” your mind and your body by stimulating your vagus nerve.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd it’s actually pretty simple! Here are a few ways to stimulate your vagus nerve in SECONDS:
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\t\t\t\t\t\t- Humming
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\t\t\t\t\t\t- Gargling water
\t\t\t\t\t\t- Deep breathing
\t\t\t\t\t\t- Laughing
\t\t\t\t\t\t- Putting your face in cold water
\t\t\t\t\t\t- Holding ice cubes
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\t\t\t\t\t\tOn top of making you feel more at ease, stimulating your vagus nerve can helplower your heart rate,boost your immune system, andcalm your gut.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThat’s a trend I can get behind!

For a slower-paced life, try: Dolce Far Niente.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThat’s Italian for“the sweetness of doing nothing.”
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd it’s as easy as it sounds:
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\t\t\t\t\t\tSet aside some time to have ZERO commitments, plans, or obligations.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tTake a day off to watch your favorite movies. Curl up with a good book for hours. Hang around with some friends and just enjoy each other’s company with no obligations.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd this is more than a “trend” or simply “doing nothing” — in Italy, dolce far niente is alifestyle.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tIt’s all about being present in the moment, finding beauty in small, everyday things, and being content with where you are in life (even if it’s not exactly where you want to be).
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\t\t\t\t\t\tGiven that Italy is one of the “Blue Zones” — a place on Earth where people live significantly longer, and livebetterinto their old age…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI’d say this low-stress approach to life could be a huge factor in their longevity.

To feel healthier, try: Blue Zone Diets.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tLike I said, these Blue Zones have a shocking percentage of people who live to be over100-years old…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd they’re all over the world — from Italy to Japan to Greece.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThese people are livingwellinto their old age, still enjoying life, and generally good health. (That’s what we can all dream for, right?)
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\t\t\t\t\t\tIt’s very likely their long lifespans can be attributed to what they eat and how they eat.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAs for how they eat…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tIn Japan, many practicehara hachi bu,which means “eat until you’re 80% full.”
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThis can help you be more mindful about what you eat, and not give your body more than it can handle.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd in countries like Italy, many of their meals are consumed with friends and family, which can bring you joy and peace of mind.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd as for what they eat…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tPeople in Blue Zones consumefar less sugarthan Americans. (Did you know between 1970 and 2000, the amount of added sugar in our food supply rose by 25%?²That’s a ton of extra sugar in our diets!)
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThey focus primarily onwhole foods,rather than processed foods. In fact, almost all the foods consumed by the centenarians in these zones grow within a 10-mile radius of their homes.
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\t\t\t\t\t\t(I recommend visiting your local farmer’s market for nutritious, fresh fruits and veggies!)
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd get this — they eat tons ofbeans— about 4 times as many as Americans! Black beans, lentils, garbanzo, and white beans are rich in fiber and minerals, and can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThat’s just a little taste though — here’s a breakdown of the main diet trends in Blue Zones:
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\t\t\t\t\t\tEven if you can’t follow these guidelines completely, it’s a great inspiration for a healthy diet and lifestyle.