10 Secret Things You Didn't Know Your Body Could Do

Have you ever found yourself so nervous or scared, that your heart begins to beat incredibly fast? It's a disconcerting feeling for sure, and it's not something you'd want to experience very often, but you need not fear this any longer, as your body offers a quick and effective way to reduce that rapid heartbeat.

According to Bustle, when your heart is beating too quick, all you need to do is simply blow on your thumb. Before you close this article based on how silly this statement sounds, there is actually a method to this madness. In your thumb, there is a nerve that's linked to your heartbeat. By blowing on said nerve, you're helping to control your breathing, thus slowing your heart. Pretty neat, right?