Nervous System

Sep 2

3 min read

Updated: 6d

The nervous system is the control and messaging system for the entire body. It is here we experience the environments of our lives; physical, mental, and emotional with three basic functions: to receive, to interpret, and to respond. It includes the brain which sends messages to the body through the spinal cord, and then out to different areas of the body through a complex network of trillions of nerve cells.

These messages move as electrical impulses through the nerve fibers, sending messages throughout the body. This system is responsible for our senses (smell, touch, taste, sight, hearing), memory, learning, emotions, reflexes, movement, organ control, and pretty much everything that happens in the body.

Before working on the nervous system make sure you have gone through other body systems; nutrition, gut health, immune system, digestive, liver/urinary, and cardiovascular, imbalance in those areas can cause issues with the nervous system.

Brain

The brain is so complex that we do not even know everything it is capable of, so in simple terms it controls mental activities, movement, balance, emotions, sensory information, and memory. The brain stem controls the body’s hormones, and vital life functions such as respiration, heart function, sleep, pain, and temperature adjustment.

Spinal Cord

The spinal cord is the pathway for nerve signals to communicate information back and forth between the brain and the rest of the body.

Brain and Nerve Care

Nutrition is vital for a well-functioning nervous system.
Gut health is now being linked to brain health, something referred to as the "gut brain" or the "gut brain connection". Once the nutritional foundation is laid, work on the gut.
Cut out as many environmental toxins as possible, especially heavy metals, as these are linked to brain function.
Stress weakens and "stresses" the nervous system so practice regular stress relief measures.
Adequate rest
Regular exercise
Study and learning allow the brain to grow in its capabilities, the more effort put forth, the greater the capability increases. Librariesofhope.com is a great place for learning!
Nerve Formulas
Golden Goodness Mix

"Then opened he (Jesus) their understanding, that they might understand scriptures." Luke 24:45"

...he that receiveth light and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day." D&C 50:24

Herbs that feed the brain

These should be used as a tonic over several weeks or months, two or three times a day.

Ashwagandha
Ginkgo
Ginseng
Gotu kola
Turmeric
Nervine herbs (support and calm)
Nootropic herbs (brain support)
Adaptogenic herbs (enhance ability to deal with stress)

Calcium rich foods and herbs are essential for healthy nerve function. Proper amounts of blood calcium prevent nervousness, irritability, muscle spasms, muscle cramping, hyperactivity, and insomnia.