Stress relief: Chewing acts like the natural motion of eating, providing a soothing effect on the brain. It may reduce the secretion of cortisol, a stress hormone.
Improved focus: Chewing gum increases blood flow to the brain and may boost cognitive function, being able to assist one to remain focused while distracted from anxious thoughts.
An outlet for physical energy: The repetitive motion of chewing is a regular outlet for nervous energy that helps with the reduction of some symptoms of anxiety.
Mindfulness: The act of chewing gum allows the person to come into the present moment; offered in a basic form of being mindful that eases overthinking.
Oral health: The chewing gum without sugar provokes the saliva, which helps moderate the acidity in the oral cavity and ward off the occurrence of caries. This may remove all food particles that get retained in your mouth after a meal.
Provide Boreal scent Chewing gum, particularly the mint-flavored variety, may temporarily mask the foul odor of one’s breath.
Help with weight management: This may reduce hunger pangs and cravings by giving your mouth something to do. May help control calorie intake by actually replacing a snack.
Enhanced digestion: Aids in the process of digestion by increasing saliva production.
Ease in the pressure of the ear: Chewing gum will relieve ear pressure during flight due to the changes of altitude.
Happiness: Studies have proved chewing gum improves moods and allows relaxation.
Always opt for a sugar-free gum to maximize benefits without harming the teeth.
However, chewing gum is only capable of giving relief and should never substitute more effective and serious forms of anxiety-oriented treatments such as therapy, mindfulness exercise, and physical activity.