We Weren't Designed for This:

Human beings are not designed to be in a constant state of stress.

Whether you’re always rushed for time….

Stuck in a pattern of worry…

Skipping meals…

Overexercising…

Living on caffeine…

Or feeling unsafe in your surroundings.…

Your nervous system will pay the price.

The initial physiologic response to stress is activation of the sympathetic nervous system (“fight or flight”).

The secondary response is cortisol production.

One role of cortisol is to keep inflammation in check, but when our stress response is repeatedly triggered, it can become dysregulated and allow inflammation to go unchecked.

👉🏽 That means nervous system regulation is an essential step in addressing any condition driven by chronic inflammation.

Slow down.

Rest.

Breathe.

These things signal the body that it is safe to heal.

Stay tuned because I have a series of posts coming up with tips to support your nervous system 🙌🏽

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Signs of a Dysregulated Nervous System

Which of these can you relate to:

💥 Constantly overwhelmed

💥 Easily irritated or on edge

💥 Anxious for no reason

💥 Feeling “wired but tired”

💥 Overly sensitive to noises or smells

💥 Muscle tension or pain

💥 Indigestion or other gut troubles

While there may be different root causes for each person, all of these can be signs of a dysregulated nervous system.

What does that mean?

It means that your nervous system is stuck in a state of overdrive.

It might be caused by ongoing stress, past trauma, or pushing your body too hard for too long.

One way to think of this is that your body is in a perpetual state of “fight or flight” driven by the sympathetic nervous system—and has trouble settling into the “rest and digest” state of the parasympathetic.

Having a dysregulated nervous system is not a diagnosis.

There are no medications to take.

It is merely an underlying pattern that can be helpful to recognize so that you can take proactive steps to support a healthier nervous system response.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of the ways I help my clients regulate their nervous system—through foods, nutrients, intentional rest, and everyday habits.

What questions do you have about nervous system regulation? Let me know in the comments ⤵️