If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've probably heard someone talking about "regulating" their nervous system. The phrase has become a wellness buzzword, with claims that it can help with everything from stress management to weight loss.
There's no shortage of advice online, with breathing exercises, cold plunges, and vagus nerve stimulation all being promoted as ways to help. But what does nervous system regulation actually involve, and how much of this advice is backed by science?
Read through to discover what's really happening in your body and what research says about managing its response to stress.