The Nervous System & Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to delve into the value of your nervous system for your mental health. The thing to keep in mind about your mental health is that it is a very broad and in-depth part of your life and your body. There are many things that can affect it, and just one solution is rarely the cure-all. However, by exploring the many ways your mental health is supported, especially through a healthy nervous system - you may just find yourself on the road to a more peaceful way of thinking and reacting.
The trouble that we’re finding, is that many people live a life that is high-stress, and their bodies are never given the opportunity to come back down off of that “high”. The challenge lies in several areas: the intensity of the stressor, the duration of the stressor, the level of previous damage done to the stress response system, and the ability of the system to return to a normal balanced state.
As current medical research is now claiming that 95% of all Illnesses are the result of a lack of the body’s ability to reestablish normal balance, it only makes sense that we learn what must be done to bring the body back into correct neurological responses.
We utilize the NeuroInfiniti Stress Response Evaluation at the Lake of the Ozarks to help measure exactly how your body is reacting to stress and continue to check and see how it improves after a time. We can then use the results to pinpoint the state of your nervous system - which in turn can lend some insight into the health of your mental state. Here are the results that can show from the evaluation:
Stress & Your Mental Health
Stress can affect your mental health, whether it be long-term or short-term stress. Many situations will cause a stress response in the body, and this can include changes at work, illness, accidents, problems in relationships, family, money, or even housing.The trouble that we’re finding, is that many people live a life that is high-stress, and their bodies are never given the opportunity to come back down off of that “high”. The challenge lies in several areas: the intensity of the stressor, the duration of the stressor, the level of previous damage done to the stress response system, and the ability of the system to return to a normal balanced state.
As current medical research is now claiming that 95% of all Illnesses are the result of a lack of the body’s ability to reestablish normal balance, it only makes sense that we learn what must be done to bring the body back into correct neurological responses.
What Are Mental Illnesses?
According to UPMC, mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling, and behavior. The mainstream medical community recognizes more than 200 classified types of mental illness. The five major categories of mental illness are:- Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Schizophrenia & psychotic disorders
- Dementia
- Eating Disorders
What Role Does Neurological Chiropractic Play
Every person is different, and what works for one person, may not have the same effect on another. However, we have found that chiropractic care at the Lake of the Ozarks, especially with the background based out of neurological health can play a powerful role in aiding your body.We utilize the NeuroInfiniti Stress Response Evaluation at the Lake of the Ozarks to help measure exactly how your body is reacting to stress and continue to check and see how it improves after a time. We can then use the results to pinpoint the state of your nervous system - which in turn can lend some insight into the health of your mental state. Here are the results that can show from the evaluation:
Balanced
This type of nervous system will demonstrate signs of high energy, few symptoms, resistance to infections, positive mental attitude, present time consciousness, mentally alert, excellent health, looks younger than years, remains active and vibrant, etc..
Over-aroused
This type of nervous system will demonstrate signs of cold hands, tight muscles, teeth grinding, anxiety, heart palpitations, restless sleep, poor: social awareness; comprehension; expression of emotional, recurrent infections, multiple competing trains of thought, high blood pressure, accelerated aging, irritable bowel, high blood pressure etc.
Under-aroused
This type of nervous system will demonstrate signs of ADD (including impulsivity, distraction, & disorganization), depression, lack of motivation, poor concentration, spaciness, low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, constipation, low pain threshold, difficulty awakening, cognitive worry, irritability, incontinence, lack of energy, etc..
Unstable
This type of nervous system oscillates between under arousal and overarousal, and may demonstrate signs in both over and under aroused plus: migraine headaches, seizure, narcolepsy, sleepwalking, hot flashes, PMS, multiple chemical sensitivities, bed wetting, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, mood swings, panic attacks, etc..
Exhausted
This type of nervous system may demonstrate signs of all of those listed in over-aroused plus Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein-Barr Syndrome, M.S., ALS, RA, Fibromyalgia, Cancer, all autoimmune system disorders.
Based on the evaluation findings we can tailor a care plan designed to best meet the needs of the individual improving their neurological function and obtaining ideal neuroplasticity.
This type of nervous system will demonstrate signs of high energy, few symptoms, resistance to infections, positive mental attitude, present time consciousness, mentally alert, excellent health, looks younger than years, remains active and vibrant, etc..
Over-aroused
This type of nervous system will demonstrate signs of cold hands, tight muscles, teeth grinding, anxiety, heart palpitations, restless sleep, poor: social awareness; comprehension; expression of emotional, recurrent infections, multiple competing trains of thought, high blood pressure, accelerated aging, irritable bowel, high blood pressure etc.
Under-aroused
This type of nervous system will demonstrate signs of ADD (including impulsivity, distraction, & disorganization), depression, lack of motivation, poor concentration, spaciness, low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, constipation, low pain threshold, difficulty awakening, cognitive worry, irritability, incontinence, lack of energy, etc..
Unstable
This type of nervous system oscillates between under arousal and overarousal, and may demonstrate signs in both over and under aroused plus: migraine headaches, seizure, narcolepsy, sleepwalking, hot flashes, PMS, multiple chemical sensitivities, bed wetting, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, mood swings, panic attacks, etc..
Exhausted
This type of nervous system may demonstrate signs of all of those listed in over-aroused plus Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein-Barr Syndrome, M.S., ALS, RA, Fibromyalgia, Cancer, all autoimmune system disorders.
Based on the evaluation findings we can tailor a care plan designed to best meet the needs of the individual improving their neurological function and obtaining ideal neuroplasticity.
Mental Health in May
There are so many things that can play a role in your mental health. We’ve covered some topics before about this, and offered some tips for keeping a positive brain space, and eating healthy - however, we feel it is important to share the value of a healthy nervous system and chiropractic adjustments for your mental health. Even if you don’t have a diagnosis, you can still find health and wellness through regular adjustments. Visit our website to learn more about our chiropractic office at the Lake of the Ozarks, or give us a call to schedule your first appointment. We look forward to partnering with you on your health journey!
Absolute Wellness Center Inc
4203 E US Hwy 54
Linn Creek, MO 65052
573-346-3777
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