Face Dunking: Your 30-Second Stress Reset

Research reveals that simply exposing your face to cold water triggers your body's built-in stress-fighting mechanism. Known as the "diving reflex," this ancient biological response activates your vagus nerve through the trigeminal-vagal reflex - a response that's now scientifically proven to reduce stress!

Science-Backed Benefits:

• Significantly lower stress hormone (cortisol) levels
• Better recovery between stressful events
• Reduced physiological stress response
• Activates your body's natural calming system
• Enhances stress resilience

It's Simple:

1. Fill a bowl with cool water (50-65°F)

2. Add ice if necessary

3. Immerse face for 15-30 seconds

Quick Notes:

• Start with moderately cool water
• Avoid if you have cardiac conditions
• Practice when calm first

Want to learn more? Check out:

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9649023/