Even those products that we are accustomed to considering harmful can sometimes have unexpected benefits.
For example, chewing gum has proven to be such an action, which in some cases can be vital.
Psychologist and Gestalt therapist Dmitry Stepanov spoke about the unexpected benefits of chewing gum in an interview with Life.ru.
The expert revealed in detail what happens to the human body during stress. If we worry about something, the facial muscles tense up, and the brain can only focus on negative emotions.
And in this case, oddly enough, chewing gum comes to the rescue. Chewing movements help relax muscles by activating the trigeminal nerve.
It is enough to chew gum for only 20 minutes to come to your senses. The process of chewing causes the amount of adrenaline and cortisol, which are stress hormones, to decrease.
Chewing gum also affects the parasympathetic system, which is responsible for the state of rest.
Thus, the miraculous power of chewing gum lies in the fight against stress in everyday life.
Author: Irina Tint
