Fight or Flight vs Rest and Digest: The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
Our bodies are amazingly equipped to handle all kinds of situations that may be thrown at us. In fact, our central nervous system is made up of a few different parts, all of which help our body adequately cope with various situations and external factors. When broken down to some of its smallest parts, the central nervous system is composed of two parts, the sympathetic and parasympathetic. Each part plays an important role in how the body functions, but when one part takes over and becomes dominate, the delicate balance is disrupted, causing dysfunction and chaos with the body. When dysfunction begins, Lithia Springs chiropractor Dr. Ronnie Bolar can help.
Sympathetic Vs. Parasympathetic
Within your body, the sympathetic system is more like the gas pedal while the parasympathetic system is similar to the brake pedal in a car. The sympathetic system is responsible for our “fight or flight” response when we feel stressed. When your sympathetic system is fired up, it causes increased heart rate, pupil dilation, and increased blood pressure to let your body know it’s time to either run or fight. This survival mode is important for certain situations, but when the sympathetic system is on overdrive, it causes your body more stress and can also lead to forgetfulness or inability to concentrate. If our body stays in a sympathetic state for too long, it can lead to other kinds of problems such as depression or fatigue. The parasympathetic system does the exact opposite of the sympathetic system in that it slows the body down, sending out calming feelings so that the body has time to repair itself. This response allows for proper digestion, healing of any sicknesses, repairing of cells, and more. This response […]
When you think of chiropractic care, your first thought might not be that it can be beneficial for children with developmental delays. However, chiropractic care is incredibly beneficial for not only developmental delays, but also for improving the quality of life for many. Children with developmental delays may show signs of delayed motor skills, speech issues, dyslexia, or dyspraxia. Disorders such as Attention Deficit Disorder can also be related to developmental delays in children. But there is hope for frustrated children and parents with a natural, effective, and drug-free way to deal with these issues. Regular visits to a Lithia Springs Chiropractor can drastically improve the lives of those with developmental delays.
A common condition that many people in America suffer from is known as epilepsy. This condition is a seizure disorder marked by sudden convulsions or abnormal activity of the brain. Over 180,000 people report suffering from epilepsy, including males and females as well as children and adults. Having seizures can make you feel like you have no control over your health or body, but there are things that can be done to better manage seizure symptoms and reduce instances of seizures. You may be surprised to learn that a Lithia Springs chiropractor can help with your seizures, whether you have epilepsy, a diagnosed seizure disorder, or simply experience seizures from time to time.
Parkinson’s disease affects over 1.5 million Americans. Each year, 60,000 people in America are diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It can affect both men and women, although the rate among men is slightly higher. Most men and women diagnosed with the disease are over the age of 60. However, around 15% of those affected by Parkinson’s are diagnosed before the age of 40.
In the United States today, over 300,000 children suffer from Tourette’s syndrome. This neurological disorder is characterized by its involuntary movements or vocalizations known as tics. In most children, tics begin between the ages of 5 and 7, typically becoming more noticeable by the ages of 8 to 12. However, in some instances, tics have begun in children as young as 3. Most children outgrow tics by adulthood. If they do carry on into adulthood, they are usually not as noticeable and are more controlled. But for children, it can be very frustrating to experience these involuntary movements and vocalizations. While no official cure exists, there is some research that suggests that Tourette’s syndrome may be genetic. It has also been linked to trauma or injury, specifically of the neck. If your child is suffering from Tourette’s syndrome, you may be surprised to hear that a Lithia Springs chiropractor can help. Dr. Ronnie Bolar of Vital Life Chiropractic can provide a natural, drug-free, and effective solution for managing Tourette’s syndrome and tics.
Chiropractic care is still a relatively new form of healthcare compared to other methods out there. Having only been around for about a hundred years, chiropractic care is not yet considered mainstream, but it’s gradually growing in popularity among all ages – including, and especially, among older adults. With the way that our bodies age and with how chiropractic care provides an improvement to many specific health issues, it’s safe to say that chiropractic care becomes increasingly important as we age.
As a child is growing and developing, it is very important that they get adequate sleep, maintain a proper diet, get enough exercise, and so on. Lack of sleep and a poor diet are often a major contributors to other issues in kids, such as ADHD, stunted brain growth, developmental issues, and behavioral problems. Other underlying health issues can contribute to child’s poor behavior and their inability to get adequate sleep, and vice versa.
Everybody deals with stress. It’s just a normal part of life. However, some people experience different intensities, frequencies, and types of stress than other people. Trying to escape from it completely is an uphill battle because it’s not possible to completely alleviate all stress and associated symptoms.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD as it’s known by most, is a condition that many people suffer from. If you have GERD, you are constantly worrying about whether or not certain foods will affect you more than others, how well you’ll be able to stay asleep at night, where the closest restroom is, and other unpleasant symptoms.
A pins and needles sensation in your extremities can be very annoying and uncomfortable. Because numbness and tingling can be associated with other health concerns as well, it can also bring about stress and anxiety. However, numbness and tingling doesn’t have to be something you simply live with day to day. In order to rule out major health concerns, you must first determine the root cause of the sensation. Most of the time, tingling or numbness in the extremities isn’t as serious as you think. In fact, the cause often lies within the spine. If this is the case, a Lithia Springs chiropractor can address the issue at hand to reduce or completely get rid of these uncomfortable sensations.