nervousesystem

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 ⤵️

Got Inflammation? Open Up.

Have you heard of the inflammatory reflex?

Most people believe the nervous system and immune system function independently.

Not true!

Actually, it was discovered 20 years ago that a reflex involving the vagus nerve helps to reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines and resolve inflammation.

Since then, clinical trials have successfully used vagal nerve stimulation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

There are a lot of simple ways to increase activity of the vagus nerve, like deep breathing, meditation, and yoga.

Want to know more about how to boost vagal tone?

Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you want tips on simple ways to increase vagal tone for better health.

Reference

Falvey A. Vagus nerve stimulation and inflammation: expanding the scope beyond cytokines. Bioelectron Med. 2022;8(1):19. [link]