Press Your Eyes to Calm Your HeartYour body's hidden button for stress relief.

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Practical Body Science

Discover how a simple touch can activate a powerful calming reflex. Applying gentle pressure to your closed eyelids stimulates a direct nerve pathway to your heart, causing it to temporarily slow down. This physiological response, the oculocardiac reflex, explains the deep relaxation you might feel from an eye pillow. Learn how to use this built-in biological tool to manage moments of stress, effectively pressing a 'slow down' button on your nervous system.