The ANS controls virtually all of the unconscious body functions and systems:
BP, HR, Temperature, Breathing, Sweating, Bowel Function, Sleep Patterns
A balance between the 2 branches of the ANS Is essential for good health!
Your ANS functions to sustain your life by controlling your:
Heart, Lung BP, HR, TEMP, RR Immune System
Fluid Balance Pupil Dilation/Constriction Certain Reflexes
Sweating Digestion System Sexual Function
ANS=SYMPATHETIC and PARASYMPATHIC
SYMPATHETIC
Fight, Flight or Fright Fear, Extreme Physical Activity
Increases HR, BP, RR Generates Energy
Increases Blood flow to fight or flight muscles Stressed, Ill, Injured
Stressful exposure or physical trauma Scar tissue, Anxiety
Stress, Chronic illness, Infection Biomechanical strain
Increases, accelerates body functions Dilates pupils and bronchioles
Inhibits urination and bowel function Immune and Inflammation
PARASYMPATHIC
Rest, Relax, Renew Decreases HR, BP
Get the body ready for rest Sleeping, recovering from illness or injury
Quiet functions i.e. digestion Vagus Nerve
Directs blood to skin and GI tract Restores urination
Stimulates salivary secretions Restores peristaltic function
Constricts pupils and bronchioles Slow down, relax
Put the brakes on body function
You can be Helped.
There is a Reason.
There is Hope.
There is a Cure!
Symptoms of ANS Dysfunction are Physiological Not Psychological !!
All Your Symptoms Are Real
and
Can Make Anyone Feel Crazy
But
Are Not Caused By Craziness !