Tip #4

Two easy ways to distract your brain and trigger your parasympathetic nervous system to stimulate calm: chew gum or suck on ice cubes. (Both increase salivation—part of the digestive process.) For a double treat, make the ice cubes out of chamomile tea. The tea has a calming effect on your mind and the cold has a calming effect on your body. (Let the ice melt instead of chewing it—it’s better for your teeth.)

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