A quick rundown of some practical ways you can re-balance your nervous system and resolve dysregulation.
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CO-CEO, NEUROFIT
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UPDATED MAR 21, 2023
NERVOUS SYSTEM DYSREGULATION
Nervous system dysregulation, while frustrating and difficult to live with, is possible to resolve and eliminate. The nervous system is a complex system of nerves and cells that controls the body’s response to stimuli. When the nervous system is dysregulated, it can cause a variety of problems, including anxiety, depression, and even physical pain.
WHAT CAUSES DYSREGULATION?
Many different factors in life contribute to nervous system balance. Poor diet, lack of exercise, and chronic stress can all lead to imbalance. Thankfully, there are many things that can be done to help re-balance a dysregulated nervous system.
SOOTHE WITH SELF-CARE
One of the most important things to do is to focus on self-care. This means eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly. It’s also important to find ways to reduce stress in your life. This might involve meditation, yoga, or even just spending time in nature.
COMMON HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS
In addition to self-care, there are also many supplements and herbs that can help to re-balance the nervous system. Some of the most popular and effective holistic options include magnesium, ashwagandga, and Rhodiola rosea. These can be taken in supplement form or added to the diet.
IDENTIFY & REMOVE YOUR BIGGEST STRESSORS
Finally, it's important to identify which areas of life are the biggest contributors to dysregulation: work, relationships, family life, finances, etc. Once these areas are identified, steps can be taken to make changes. This might involve setting boundaries, seeking professional help, or making other lifestyle changes. By using the NeuroFit app daily, these major sources of stress can be quickly identified and correlated with increases or decreases in nervous system balance, so you can make precise changes to reset the nervous system.
By taking these steps, it’s possible to re-balance a dysregulated nervous system and improve your overall health and wellbeing.
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.
NeuroFit is a nervous system trainer. Through daily check-ins, biometric measurements via your phone's camera, and tailored exercises, it removes stress at the source. Available for iOS & Android.
Nervous System Balance is the degree of flexibility and resilience of one's nervous system in response to strain. The name implies that the nervous system can be trained and strengthened, much like physical fitness.
Learn about the nervous system and relieve stress at the source with NeuroFit - available for iOS and Android.
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.
Learn about the nervous system and relieve stress at the source with NeuroFit - available for iOS and Android.
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.
Learn about the nervous system and relieve stress at the source with NeuroFit - available for iOS and Android.