Turns out, many people are finding that engaging in regular, simple mindfulness based meditation is very effective for activating the parasympathetic nervous system and stimulating the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine and endorphins which help us feel more relaxed, harmonious, balanced and happier. Knowing what we know about autonomic disorders, it makes sense that feeling more relaxed and balancing the nervous system could improve or decrease symptoms associated with autonomic disorders.
Once thought of as something of a religious nature, it is becoming clear to more and more people that meditation is not necessarily religious in nature, but simply a tool that has been used for thousands of years to successfully support the mind, body and spirit in ways that diet, exercise or medicine cannot. Combined with deep breathing exercise along the way, this extra oxygenation of the blood and release of CO2 (when you breathe out), is also very beneficial to tissues and helps regulate the nervous system as well. So, by using mindfulness meditation we can at least reduce or eliminate the stress that often makes autonomic disorder symptoms worse.
Mindfulness meditation and any activity really, that brings feelings of peace, harmony, oneness with the Universe, yoga, massage, etc., can also aid in soothing your nervous systems by releasing stress. A good tool for this is found at Centerpointe.com with their research-based meditation program. You can also seek out a good yoga studio and get meditation help from someone that practices in your area, or just do some searching on Google about mindfulness meditation and get started right where you are, today, for free.
Another important point about regular meditation is that it does provide lasting positive changes to the brain patterns and neurotransmitters that leads to more balance between body systems and better health as a result. In fact, there is a study that shows the positive effects of yoga and meditation on neurological disorders--you can read more on that here:
As always, however, for the best direction regarding the specific treatments that works best for your individual situation, you'll want to seek the help of leading doctors in the autonomic disorder treatment field. Two of those doctors are available at Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC in Birmingham, AL, and you can get help wherever you are since they provide assistance to patients and consult with other physicians in Birmingham and nationwide. Give them a call today to get a personalized plan to improve your symptoms today at 205-286-3200. You'll be glad you did.
Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC
Accurate Diagnosis & Treatment for Better Results
2470 Rocky Ridge Road Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35243
http://www.mvpctr.com
(205) 286-3200
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