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Diving Reflex: A Powerful Way to Enhance Vagal Tone–Here’s How to Activate It

Diving Reflex: A Powerful Way to Enhance Vagal Tone–Here’s How to Activate It
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The diving reflex is an automatic physiological response triggered when you immerse your face in cold water or hold your breath. It can have fascinating and practical effects: slowing the heart, conserving oxygen, and even calming the body.

This reflex isn’t just a curiosity; it has real-world applications, from helping people dive deeper underwater to assisting doctors in managing certain heart rhythm problems.

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