Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic State: How Stress Affects Your Health
If you’re suffering from chronic stress, your body spends too much time in “fight or flight” mode, carried out by the sympathetic nervous system, and not enough time in “rest and digest” mode, facilitated by the parasympathetic nervous system. Read on to learn how the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems differ, how too much sympathetic nerve activity contributes to chronic diseases, and how to trigger the rest-and-digest state. You’ve heard of “fight or flight,” but what about its counterpart, “rest and digest”? Check out this article to learn more about chronic stress and fight-or-flight mode and get tips on how to let your body rest and digest. #healthylifestyle #functionalmedicine #chriskresser The Difference between “Fight or Flight” and “Rest and Digest” The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)...