Here we are! Blog post number two in the nervous system basics series. For the first blog post, I covered the main parts of the nervous system and what those specific parts do for the body. In this second blog post, I’m diving into stress, what it does to our bodies, and how we can reduce stress in our lives. It’s important to understand that stress is directly linked to the nervous system. The stress response is how our bodies react to things like exercise, going to a party, giving a presentation for work, or enduring a difficult season in…
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In herbalism, it’s important to understand how the nervous system works. Knowing the basics of the nervous system can help herbalists know what is happening in the body. Understanding how the body works will make is easier to recognize the herbs to recommend to alleviate the ailment. Knowing the nervous system helps us understand what constitutional imbalance may present. Nervous System: The Three Main Parts There are three main parts to the nervous system. There is the CNS (central nervous system), the PNS (peripheral nervous system), and the ANS (autonomic nervous system). The CNS consists of the brain and spinal…