A balanced nervous system is more capable of fighting off infection and disease.
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CO-CEO, NEUROFIT
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UPDATED MAY 17, 2023
FREQUENT ILLNESS & THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
The nervous system is the master regulator of the body. It controls all the systems of the body and coordinates their activities. When the nervous system is not functioning properly, the body cannot function properly. This is why frequent illnesses often stem from a dysregulated nervous system.
The immune system is the body’s defense against infection and disease. It is made up of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body. The nervous system plays a very important role in regulating the immune system.
CHRONIC STRESS AND IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPRESSION
When our nervous system becomes dysregulated from the buildup of chronic stress, it often tends to oscillate between states of fight-or-flight (Sympathetic) and shutdown (Dorsal Vagal). In these states, the immune system becomes supressed and we become more susceptible to infection and disease. This can then manifest as a variety of problems, such as autoimmune diseases, allergies, and chronic infections.
HEAL THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, STRENGTHEN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
The good news is that the nervous system can be healed by taking better care of ourselves, introducing healthy daily habits, and removing chronic stressors. When the nervous system is functioning properly, the body is able to fight off infection and disease. This leads to fewer illnesses and a better overall state of health.
80% of the nerves in the human body are "afferent" - running from body to brain. Under stress, when the nervous system and thinking brain tell different stories, the nervous system almost always wins.
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Dysregulation is when the nervous system stops functioning properly and perceives events as stressful or overwhelming due to high allostatic load (baseline stress level). This happens when its baseline has moved significantly away from the default ventral vagal state, often due to chronic stress, trauma, poor sleep, and poor diet. This brings about a variety of problems, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and even autoimmune disease.
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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response. This is the body's natural response to a perceived threat. The sympathetic nervous system kicks in and prepares the body to either fight the threat or run away from it. The body's heart rate increases, blood flow to the muscles increases, and the body releases adrenaline and other hormones.
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Nervous System Fitness is the degree of flexibility and resilience of one's nervous system. The name implies that the nervous system can be trained and strengthened, much like physical fitness.
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