Does your tummy rumble at the wrong times? The best way to stop your stomach from gurgling at that midmorning meeting (or anytime) is to eat a small banana and drink a glass a water right before showtime. If you forgot your banana, here’s what to do: Put a little acupressure action to work. With your thumb, draw tiny circles, massaging the area halfway between your breast bone and navel. Do it for about 15 seconds. The spot that you are stimulating is a direct link to the brain’s appetite control center (the hypothalamus). It should give you a temporary full feeling and stop the rumbling until you can get some food.

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