When you sneeze your heart stops for a millisecond- hence the term bless you

Have you ever wondered what happens to your body when you sneeze? It's like a tiny explosion inside you! But did you know that when you sneeze, your heart actually stops for a millisecond?

Imagine your heart is like a little drummer, keeping a steady beat inside your chest. When you sneeze, it's like someone suddenly hits the pause button on the drummer. Your heart takes a tiny break for a split second.

Why does this happen? Well, when you sneeze, your body is pushing out air very quickly. This puts a lot of pressure on your chest, including your heart. For a tiny moment, your heart needs to adjust to this sudden change in pressure, so it takes a little pause.

But don't worry, this pause is so short that you won't even feel it. It's like blinking your eyes – it happens so fast that you barely notice.

And why do we say "bless you" when someone sneezes? It's because in the old days, people thought that sneezing could let evil spirits into your body. Saying "bless you" was a way of asking for God's protection from those spirits.

So, the next time you sneeze, don't be surprised if your heart takes a tiny pause. It's just your body's way of adjusting to the sudden change in pressure. And remember, a sneeze is a sign that your body is healthy and working well! ❤️