The Nervous System

The nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves) controls all bodily functions, including breathing, heart rate, and responses to environmental threats.

While not a “need” like oxygen or water, its integrity is critical for survival, as it regulates the body’s ability to access and utilize other resources.

Everyday Language

Your nervous system is like the body’s control room or a super-smart computer network.

It’s made up of your brain, spinal cord, and nerves, which send messages to control everything you do—like moving, thinking, breathing, and even feeling emotions.

Think of it as the boss that tells your heart to beat, your lungs to breathe, and your legs to walk.

If something messes with it, like stress or toxins, it’s like a glitch in the system—things might slow down, feel foggy, or not work right.

It is here we remember…. everything is connected!

Keeping the nervous system healthy with rest, good food, and the balance of support and challenge is important to keep your whole body running smoothly!

Scientific explanation – you can skip this.

• The central nervous system (CNS) coordinates autonomic functions (e.g., breathing, heart rate) and voluntary actions (e.g., seeking food/water) (Kandel et al., Principles of Neural Science, 6th ed.).
• Damage to critical areas (e.g., brainstem) can halt vital functions like respiration, leading to death even if oxygen and water are available.
• The nervous system relies on oxygen and glucose, making it vulnerable to disruptions in those supplies.

Time to impact: Variable (seconds for critical damage like brainstem injury; longer for gradual dysfunction).

Everyday Language Summary

Your nervous system is like the body’s control center.

If it’s damaged or can’t function, it’s like a computer crashing—nothing else works right.

Integrated Holistic Action Steps

The nervous system regulates detox processes (e.g., stress response affects liver function).

Chronic stress increases cortisol, impairing detox and allowing heavy metal accumulation.

• Find a great Chiropractor! Chiropractic care is essential for nervous system support because it aligns the spine to remove pressure on nerves, allowing clear communication between the brain and body. By optimizing this connection, Chiropractic Care enhances overall health, energy, and the body’s natural ability to heal itself. See below for further information about Chiropractic care and the nervous system.
• Mindfulness meditation: Practice 10 minutes of guided meditation daily (e.g., focus on 528 Hz “love frequency, 432Hz, and the Solfeggio Frequencies – see below for links). This reduces cortisol, supporting nervous system balance and detox (Neuroscience Letters, 2018).
• Therapeutic yoga: Perform 15 minutes of restorative poses (e.g., Child’s Pose, Legs-Up-the-Wall) to calm the vagus nerve, enhancing parasympathetic activity for detox. See calming Therapeutic Yoga links below (International Journal of Yoga, 2020).
• Brain gym exercises: Do 5 minutes of cross-crawl movements (e.g., touching opposite elbow to knee) to improve neural coordination and reduce stress. See Links below (Brain Gym: Simple Activities for Whole Brain Learning, Dennison, 1989).
• Heavy metal cleanse integration protocols: It is here that potential options of 500 mg ashwagandha daily (adaptogen) to lower cortisol and protect neural tissue from heavy metal damage (e.g., mercury’s neurotoxicity; Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2020).
• Mindfulness Practices include pairing with affirmations like “My mind is clear and resilient” for emotional support.

Why it works:

Calming the nervous system reduces stress-induced toxin retention. Ashwagandha and yoga protect neurons and support detox, while mindfulness fosters emotional resilience.

More Information on Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care focuses on aligning the spine to support the nervous system, which acts as the body’s control center, managing everything from movement and sensation to organ function and emotional balance.

Misalignments in the spine, called subluxations, can pinch or irritate nerves, disrupting signals between the brain and body, much like static on a phone line. This can lead to issues like pain, fatigue, poor digestion, or even brain fog.

Chiropractors use gentle, hands-on adjustments to correct these misalignments, relieving pressure on nerves and restoring clear communication (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2017).

This can be especially helpful to reduce stress on the nervous system, assist health recovery, improve mobility, and boost energy. (Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 2019).

By optimizing nervous system function, chiropractic care unlocks the body’s full potential to heal and thrive. A well-aligned spine supports better posture, reduces inflammation, and enhances blood flow, which delivers oxygen and nutrients more effectively—key for detoxification, including heavy metal clearance. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2018).

This can lead to improved sleep, stronger immunity, and sharper mental clarity, empowering the body to self-regulate and adapt to stress.

Regular adjustments, paired with practices like filtered water or restorative yoga, amplify the body’s natural healing power, supporting overall wellness (Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2020).