Humming for Vagus Nerve Stimulation - Buteyko Clinic International

The vagus nerve runs from our brain all the way down to our abdomen. It is an often overlooked part of our body that can have beneficial effects for our health and wellbeing.

The vagus nerve is responsible for the production of nitric oxide in the sinuses. Nasal nitric oxide is a natural anti-viral which helps in our respiratory system defenses alongside our nasal hairs (cilia) and nasal mucus.

By practicing functional breathing such as the exercises in the Buteyko Breathing Method, the vagus nerve can be used to normalize blood pressure. When stimulated, it lowers the speed of the heart rate and dilates blood vessels.

Vagus nerve stimulation can also activate the body’s relaxation response by activating the body’s parasympathetic response, helping to calm us if we’re facing a stressful situation or a panic/anxiety attack.

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[s.v.]

My son is autistic and non verbal…when I have him go to bed sometimes he wants to stick his fingers in his mouth and I hug him and do om type of humming repeatedly….and he quickly removes his fingers from his mouth, relaxes his arms and falls asleep, I’ll humm for like 10-15 minutes. Does my humming stimulate his vagus nerve, especially since he is in my arms, my forehead is touching his forehead, he is three and a half years old??? I can’t seem to find this answer, if my humming can affect his vagus nerve!???
Thank you!

[lesliemorrison]

My lord! How does she exhale(hum) for so long!

[sweetvictory]

Hum how? Breathe in slow and do a long hum for exhale?