Your nervous system is considered the “master system” of your body because it controls the function of the other body systems. With that said, who wouldn’t want optimum health for their master system? Fortunately, there are number of ways to care for your nervous systems, a few of which I will explain here.
As silly as it may sound, we have to learn how to breathe. Does your normal inhale only reach the middle or upper area of your chest? Most people just suck air in and out of their chests with short, shallow “breaths.” The right way to breathe fills up the belly using the diaphragm, by means of deep inhalation and exhalation through the nose. Practicing “belly breathing” can help you relax, control your heart rate, and reduce stress in your nervous system. Yoga and meditation are great ways to practice using your breath as the powerful relaxation and detoxification force it is meant to be.
There has been much ado about the pros and cons of “healthy fats,” “omegas,” “essential fatty acids,” and so many others. Despite all the media hype, good, quality fats are extremely beneficial to your well-being. Nuts and seeds are an excellent source of healthy fats, rich in monounsaturated fat and other fatty acids. Adding some almonds or walnuts, hemp, flax, or chia seeds to your diet can greatly improve your nervous system and brain function. Omega-3 is another very important fatty acid when it comes to supporting your master system. Consuming wild Alaskan salmon, Alaskan black cod, herring, sardines, and other fatty fish, 3-5 times a week can provide you with a substantial amount of omega-3. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also extremely important to optimal nervous system function.
Paying attention to how you breath and adding healthy fats are easy ways to help support your MASTER system!
Shelby Burnsed
