Nervous System

The nervous system is your body’s control system, which is made up of the brain, the spinal cord, and nerves. Neurons are groups of cells, which transmit information through the body. Abnormal levels of neurotransmitters can cause complications, such as low levels of serotonin are associated with obesity, depression, sleep disorders, anxiety and migraine headaches. Other degenerative disorders can be the deterioration of the myelin sheath that surrounds the neurons. A nervous impulse begins with a reversal of the concentrations of sodium and potassium both inside and outside the neuron. Sodium rushes into the cell and potassium rushes out.

There are 3 parts of your nervous system: the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system, and the autonomic nervous system.

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord which sends out nerve impulses analyzing the information.

The peripheral nervous system includes the craniospinal nerves that branch off from the brain and the spinal cord and carries the nerve impulses from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands.

The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary action, such as heartbeat and digestion. Health problems related to the nervous system include stress, insomnia, depression, nervous disorders, headaches and multiple sclerosis.

Stress can have many negative effects on the body and can deplete levels of vitamins like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and the B-complex, which are essential to the proper development and function of the nervous-system tissue because they act as co-enzymes in chemical reactions and raw materials for nerve cells.

FOODS TO HEAL: egg yolk, celery, fish, milk

HOMEOPATHICS: Nervousness, Migraquel

VITAMINS: B-complex. Vitamin C

MINERALS: calcium, phosphorus, maganese, sulphur, iodine

PHYTONUTRIENTS & SUPPLEMENTS:

APS – provides nutrients that aid proper nervous system function

5-Htp Power – Improves sleep quality and duration. Supports the nervous system and enhances mood. Aids depression and ADD.

Adrenal Support – Helps maintain normal adrenal function. Supports the body’s ability to regulate stress and blood sugar levels.

Alpha Lipoic Acid – Encourages energy production. Supports blood sugar levels already within the normal range. Protects the liver. Supports the cardiovascular system and nerve cell health.

Chamomile – soothes nerves and promotes restful sleep. Mild enough for children’s nervous systems

Feverfew – Supports the central nervous system. Offers structural support for the body, particularly the joints. Promotes the natural balance of prostaglandin and serotonin levels.

Fibralgia – Provides the body/cells with extra malic acid and magnesium so it won’t rob muscle protein to create energy. Helps to regulate nerve impulses. Aid for fibromyalgia, fatigue and stiffness.

GABA Plus – Supports brain and nerve metabolism. Normalizes nervous system function. Promotes a greater sense of relaxation and peace.

Herbal sleep – Supports proper nervous system function. Promotes restful sleep. Provides soothing and calming properties.

Hops – relaxing for hot natured people, sleep aid, decreases sex drive

Kava Kava – Supports proper nervous system function. Helps muscles relax without dulling the senses. Works on the central nervous system to promote relaxation, especially during stress and depression. Promotes more restful sleep.

Lecithin – Maintains cell membrane structure. Supports the nervous system and digestion.

Magnesium – Helps relax muscles. Ensures the proper utilization of minerals in the body. Governs calcium use, needed by enzymes

Mood Elevator – This Chinese formula feeds adrenals, regulates vitality and mood and encourages an overall sense of well-being.

Nerve Control – restless anxiety, stress, promotes calm feelings, insomnia

Nerve Eight – 8 herbs combined for stress relief, calm nerves, restful sleep

Nervous Fatigue – This Chinese herbal formula promotes feelings of well-being. Soothes and supports the nervous system.

Niacin – nervous and circulatory support, necessary for mental health

Nutri-Calm – Soothes frayed nerves by providing healthy doses of the B-complex vitamins. Aids in relaxation and encourages restful sleep.

Passion Flower – mentally worried, irritability, ADHD

Pregnenolone – Allows the body to make and balance steroid hormones found in the adrenal and sex glands. Helps the body deal with prolonged stress. Increases energy and fights fatigue. Enhances mood and memory. Is anti-aging

Sam-e – Enhances mood. Promotes longevity by aiding the regeneration of new cells. Facilitates muscle/nerve harmony.

St. John's Wort – Supports mood improvement as well as balancing emotions. Improves feeling of self-worth and self-control.

Stress-J – Promotes natural calming. Supports proper stress mechanism function. Aids hyperactivity, ADD, ADHD, calms without sleepiness. Indications for this formula are Anxiety-like response; Enlarged pupils; High blood pressure; Nervous strain and Tension headaches

Stress Relief – This Chinese formula supports emotional balance and calm a stressed fire constitution. The Chinese call this formula “an shen”, which means “to pacify the spirit.”

Tei Fu Oil (purse-size oil) – relieves tension, headaches, sinus, muscles

Tei Fu Lotion – this lotion can be used to massage, for deep relaxation of muscles

Valerian – Helps promote restful sleep. Supports the nervous system.

BENEFITS OF PURE ESSENTIAL OILS

Enhances herbal programs. Always let your nose guide you - select the ones you are drawn to.

Activates nerve damage: Lavender and Lemon

Exhaustion: Jasmine

Fatigue: Rosemary, Clary Sage and Sandalwood

Insomnia: Lavender, Chamomile, Clary Sage and Marjoram

Nervous tension: Bergamot

Regenerates nerves: Cinnamon, Frankincense, Geranium

Soothing: Marjoram and Peppermint

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