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Gargling

Use gargling as another way to activate the calming parasympathetic aspects of the vagus nerve via the back of the throat.

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If you look online, gargling has been proposed as a way to activate the calming aspects, so-called parasympathetic aspects of the vagus nerve. And indeed, when you gargle, you're using the back of your throat.

huberman · Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Mood, Alertness & Neuroplasticity · Jun 23, 2025 · 1:44:38 · open ↗
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