Breathing through the nose, however, does the opposite, and relaxes our body into parasympathetic mode. (mindbodygreen.com)
When the body is in parasympathetic mode, blood flow and oxygenation to the digestive tract is increased, making digestion more efficient. (jenniferweinbergmd.com)
• Eat in a calm, relaxed setting — Taking just a few minutes to slow your roll, sit down, and focus the task at hand — nourishing your body — will activate parasympathetic mode. (onnit.com)