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AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

The autonomic nervous system consists of :

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  • the (ortho)sympathetic nervous system

  • the parasympathetic nervous system

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Listed below are the purpose and the bodily symptoms during activation of each specific nervous system.

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Activation

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(Ortho)

Sympathetic Nervous System

Signals:

  • heart rate goes up

  • fast and superficial respiration (rhythm)

  • contracted muscles

  • high concentration, ready to anticipate

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Purpose:     ACTION

  • focus

  • fight & flight

  • achieve goals

  • deal with stressful situations​

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Activation 

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Para-sympathetic Nervous System

Signals:

  • heart rate goes down

  • deep and fulfilling respiration (rhythm)

  • digestive system is working good

  • feelings of relaxation, gratitude, love

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Purpose:     RECOVERY

  • rest

  • digest

  • feelings of positive emotions, like gratitude

  • relaxation​

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BALANCE

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Ortho- (action) and Parasympathetic (recovery) Nervous System

Signals:

  • cardiac coherence (a stable, harmonic and sine-wave-like signal from the heart)

  • easy and fast transition from a stressful to a relaxed situation

  • feelings of being in the flow

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Purpose:

  • maintained homeostasis

  • accurate immune response

  • good cardiovascular system

  • balanced hormonal system

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