Anointedtoday.blogspot.com: Why Your Nerves are Important

Did you know that your nerves are your body’s communication network? They carry messages between your brain, spinal cord, and the rest of your body.

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1. Two-Parts to the Nervous System

The Nervous System consists of two parts the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord; both are well protected from external influences. It gets nutrients from cerebrospinal fluid, a clear liquid that bathes the brain and spinal cord. This is talked about at verywellhealth.com. They further added that the Peripheral Nervous System is everything connected to the Central Nervous System. They are nerves that regulate our bodies; they are the body’s version of a thermostat, a clock, and a smoke alarm that work in the background to keep us on track and healthy.

2. How Nerves Work

The brain is the center of the nervous system like the microprocessor in a computer. Howstuffworks.com talks about this. They also added that the cranial nerves connect your sense organs (eyes, ear, nose, mouth) to your brain, the central nerves connect areas within the brain and spinal cord, the peripheral nerves connect the spinal cord with your limbs, and the autonomic nerves connect the brain and spinal cord with your organs (heart, stomach, intestines, blood vessels, etc.)

3. Diseases Associated with the Nervous System

Diseases associated with the nervous system include neuropathy (damage to the nerves such as pain, numbness, tingling sensations, muscle weakness, and loss of sensation). It may include Multiple Sclerosis (An autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system ranging from mild numbness and tingling to severe paralysis or loss of vision). It may also include Parkinson’s Disease (when there is a shortage of dopamine involved in muscle control and may include symptoms of tremors, stiffness, balance problems, and changes in speech and writing). Treesforhealth.org., talks about this.

4. Your Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system consists of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for the “fight or flight” response. The parasympathetic nervous system promotes “rest and digest” functions, helping the body conserved and restore energy during calm periods. This is talked about at biologyinsights.com.

5. Vagus Nerve

Have you heard of the Vagus nerve? Your left and right vagal nerves contain 75% of your parasympathetic nervous system’s nerve fiber that sends information between your brain, heart, and digestive system. My.clevelandclinic.org., talks about this. They further added that the vagal nerves play important roles in your body that affect digestion, heart rate, blood pressure, the immune system, mood, mucus and saliva production, skin and muscle sensations, speech, taste, and urine output. Psalm 139:14 I praise you because I am fearful and wonderfully made. This scripture is so true. Even though our flesh does not last forever, we are beautifully made.

I remember when one of my children was born. Even though I was awake during her delivery. the nurses later told me later that she had dry skin and her skin was really scaley later. They put Nivea cream on her skin and the next time that I saw my baby her skin was beautiful. I had not seen the scaling that they told me about.

6. Vagus Nerve Exercises

Are there exercises for the Vagus Nerve? Yes there is. Vagus nerve exercises include deep diaphragmatic breathing, cold-water face immersion, humming and singing, 4-7-8 breathing, OM chanting, orienting to safety, side eye movement, gentle massage, moderate exercise, safe place guided meditation, Yoga, and controlled laughter, according to thriveworks.com. I enjoy daily deep breathing and laughter. I discovered I love comedy pictures and movies because of the laughter that they give. I also discovered I like sci-fy pictures but noted that I become excited when watching them and this probably affects my breathing as well. Lately, I've made a conscious effort to be more mindful about what influences my spirit. I don't understand why people enjoy horror pictures, but that's what makes everyone unique.

7. Reset Your Dog’s Vagus Nerve

Could your dog’s Vagus Nerve need resetting? Yes it could. Did you know signs your dog’s vagus nerve needs to be reset may include, excessive barking or whining, hypervigilance or reactivity, pacing or inability to settle, digestive issues, overgrooming or licking, or difficulty recovering after excitement or stress. Luckdogbehavior.com talks about this. They further added that you can reset your dog’s vagus nerve by deep, rhythmic breathing (Your!), massage and touch, licking or chewing mats, and sniff walks and scent games.

I wish I knew about this earlier. One of my children had 2 small dogs that barked all the time at any and everything. I remember I sat with them while my daughter went off. They barked and wined and ran back and forth to me and the window as if to say, “Where is she? Go get her.” Despite my efforts to calm them, they were unresponsive. She now has very large dogs and they are nothing like the smaller dogs, but they are excellent watch dogs. Their bark is nothing to take for granted. They are also very protective of her.

8. Signs of Vagus Nerve Damage

Signs of Vagus Nerve Damage might include, gastroparesis, irregular heartbeat, gastrointestinal issues, chronic inflammation, mood disorders, or respiratory problems. This is talked about at Vagus.net. They further added that treatment options might include medications, physical therapy, surgical interventions, nerve stimulation, and lifestyle modifications. I believe lifestyle changes and modifications that can be applied are crucial for anyone with medical problems. So often one’s lifestyle may not be looked at unless there is an event that bolsters you to take a good look at how you have been living. Do you have nerve problems? How do you deal with your nerve problems?

Source:

What You Need to Know About the Nervous System

How Nerves Work

Mastering the Nervous System: Importance, Functions, and Associated Diseases

The Nervous System in Your Daily Life: An IRL Look

Vagus Nerve

Resetting Your Dog’s Vagus Nerve: A Natural Path to Calmness

12 science-backed vagus nerve exercises for anxiety relief

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