Switzerland is suffocating, just like a large part of Europe, facing an exceptional heat wave. For many, nights have become particularly difficult: without air conditioning or fans, getting to sleep is sometimes a challenge. However, a British doctor claims that there is a simple and proven method to quickly lower body temperature.
Before becoming a content creator, Jonny Betteridge worked in a hospital emergency room, where he regularly treated patients suffering from heatstroke or high fevers. “We received people whose body temperature sometimes reached 40 to 43°C, following sunstroke, drug use or severe infections,” he explains in a video posted on TikTok. To bring their temperature down as quickly as possible, caregivers used ice packs, in other words ice packs.
“You should place the ice packs at the level of the main blood vessels, that is to say on the neck, under the armpits and in the groin region,” he explains. In his eyes, however, the armpits are the most effective place. “Take two ice packs, wrap them in a fine cloth and place them under your arms. Trust me, the effect is spectacular,” he assures. In periods of high heat, he himself says he sleeps with these cooling packs under his armpits, in addition to a fan. “It refreshes me enough to relax and fall asleep without difficulty,” he concludes.
What is the vagus nerve?
The vagus nerve connects the brain to the organs.
GettyThe vagus nerve is the longest of our twelve cranial nerves. As part of the parasympathetic nervous system, it is one of the most important autonomic signaling pathways in the body and connects the brain to organs such as the heart, lungs, and stomach. The rest nerve controls unconscious processes like breathing, heart rate and digestion, which help the body regenerate.
