--- title: Things tested in trials: what the research says ยท Niyora description: What can I do in the moment that has real evidence? Small physical things you can do in the moment, each one measured in a trial. url: https://niyora.com/research/tools-with-evidence/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - Things tested in trials [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) # What can I do in the moment that has real evidence? Small physical things you can do in the moment, each one measured in a trial. 2 findings. Best evidence here: **strong**. ## Things tested in trials - Strong Acute stress Cold water on your face slows your heart within seconds. Cold on the face triggers the diving reflex: slows heart, breaks panic (used in DBT) DBT / diving reflex lit - Strong PMS Tensing and releasing your muscles one group at a time measurably eases PMS. Progressive muscle relaxation reduces PMS symptoms (RCT, 2024) [PMR RCT 2024](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11993963/) [See all the research findings](https://niyora.com/research/), each with a link to its study. ## Keep reading [How to calm down fast](https://niyora.com/blog/how-to-calm-down-fast/)[How to process anger](https://niyora.com/blog/how-to-process-anger/) ## Three steps for the moment it happens Niyora gives you three steps for that moment: reflect on what happened, regulate in about a minute, and respond with a clearer head. [Take the quiz](https://niyora.com/quiz/) [Get Niyora](https://apps.apple.com/app/niyora-pms-emotions/id6764561688)