Do you ASMR?
Standing for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, ASMR is a term used to describe pleasing, tingling sensations experienced through stimuli such as whispering, soft talking, light touches and methodical sounds.
ASMR videos -- of people doing things like making mozzarella sticks, eating sandwiches and baking cakes -- are racking up millions of pageviews on YouTube, and for some, helps improve their focus and reduces pain.
Read AJC food editor Ligaya Figueras' column on ASMR videos , and scroll down to check out some ASMR videos for yourself.
Making nutella crepes
Eating black bean noodles
Making fried chicken
Eating pickles
Making no-bake cheesecake
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