 The sympathetic
system puts us in a state of readiness or alertness to meet any challenges
during which adrenaline, thyroxin and norepinephrine are released resulting
in increased heart beat and breathing rate, our digestion increases acid
secretion in our stomach and we have anxious feelings. This is the state of
stress can be helpful, if we have to perform on stage or indulge in sport
activity, or deal with a threatening situation. |
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Remaining in stressful state always results in problems. Stress affects
the total body and all of these same systems. A persistent level of stress
leads to disease, in one form or another. |
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parasympathetic system is the opposite of the sympathetic
nervous system. It lowers our pulse rates
and breathing resulting in comfort, relaxation and ultimately sleep. Nerve
endings release endorphins and neuropeptides that makes us feel pleasant. |
 The autonomic nervous system, endocrine and
immune system are intertwined and exchange information's through
neurotransmitters made of proteins. The immune system listens to our
emotions through its own neuropeptide receptors and transmits the same to
the brain via the neurotransmitters, which reacts to immune responses. |
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Everything starts with the thought process
that creates emotions, and visualization, hypnosis and imagery are ways to change your
thought process and improve your body processes, to help you decrease
anxiety in your pregnancy, for your birth, and prepares you to welcome your
new baby. |
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Assoc. for Pre- & Perinatal Psychology &
Health |
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http://www.birthpsychology.com/ |
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Giving Birth:
The Endocrinology of Ecstasy |
Ecstatic birth - nature’s hormonal
blueprint for labor
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http://sarahjbuckley.com/articles/ecstatic-birth.htm
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What’s Pain Got To
Do With It? |
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http://webpages.charter.net/mamamojo/pain.html
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| WombEcology |
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http://www.wombecology.com/ |
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