Understanding the Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) controls bodily functions not under our
conscious control such as the beating of our hearts and the fluctuation of
hormones. It is divided into two systems, the sympathetic and the
parasympathetic.

The Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) can be seen as the Yang or active energy.
In a threatening situation, the sympathetic nervous system triggers the release
of the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. Our heart rate increases, our brain
becomes instantly conscious and aware and our digestion diverts blood to its
large muscles. This is our "fight or flight" response.

The Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) can be seen as the Yin or passive
energy. Once the system no longer sees a situation as a threat, the PNS
decreases heart rate, relaxes blood vessels and clears metabolic waste products
such as adrenaline and lactic acid. The parasympathetic system repairs and
rebuilds the body after exposure to stress.

The more we are stressed, the more energy it takes our bodies to recover. This
vicious cycle leads to such diseases as a weakened immune system, migraines,
frequent headaches, repetitive strain injuries, backaches or peptic ulcers. The
body is out of balance. It then struggles to re-balance by finding ways to slow
us down. Here are some ideas for re-balancing your system and finding peace:

Acupuncture: Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches that channels of energy
flowing throughout the body, may be manipulated by pressure known as acupressure
or with the insertion of fine needles, called Acupuncture. By manipulating the
Qi, our vital life force or energy, good health is brought into balance.

Biofeedback: Biofeedback is the innate ability to influence the automatic
nervous system through the exertion of will and mind. Chances are you have used
biofeedback yourself. You've used it if you have ever taken your temperature or
stepped on a scale. These devices "feed back" information about your body's
condition.

Energy Balancing: Energy medicine is based on the belief that the human body is
composed of energy fields. When the energy is properly distributed and
circulating freely, the body is healthy. Imbalances or abnormal amounts of
energy are believed to indicate an excess or deficency.

Guided Imagery: The power of visualization and guided imagery is one of our most
powerful gifts! A healing tool we all have with in us - the "power of the mind!"

Meditation: Meditation is a time-honored technique that can take you into
infinite dimensions of consciousness. It is a simple effort that becomes
effortless as we do it more and more.

Spiritual Practice: To recognize a power that is greater than our own is to
recognize our Spirituality. We understand the mind/body relationship to be
inspired by alignment with one's Highest Spiritual Principle and by that
awareness we can choose Truth.

Yoga Therapy: Practicing yoga is associated with establishing harmony,
equanimity, balance. The therapeutic aspects of yoga go beyond the physical and
can transcend to spiritual.


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NatMedTalk and Beyond

Thanks K2c, for the link I will add that to my favourites very interesting.

Added to that list should be chiropractic. When the body is in alignment, the nervous system can communicate properly with the brain and the nerves heal. I've been under the care of an upper cervical specific chiropractor for a bit over 14 months and the improvement in my fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, vertigo, joint pain, sick and exhausted feeling has been nothing short of miraculous!