Your nervous system is vital for your body—whether in fight or flight mode during an emergency, allowing your body to relax on vacation, or operating your body’s daily functions. But a dysregulated nervous system can leave you feeling stressed, anxious, and fatigued. Read on to understand how to recognize the signs of a dysregulated nervous system and how to naturally restore regulation. What Is the Nervous System and What Does It Do? The nervous system is your body’s communication network made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves carrying messages from the brain throughout your body. Messages sent through the nervous system regulate virtually everything we do, including movement, thoughts, feelings, and our response to stressful situations—and things we do without even thinking about it, like breathing, digesting food, healing wounds, and keeping our hearts beating. The nervous system is divided into two parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral ...
When your body is healing from a wound, providing it with the right nutritional support can make a significant difference in recovery time and effectiveness. The complex cellular and biochemical events in wound healing require specific nutrients for the best results, including energy, amino acids, oxygen, metals, trace minerals, and vitamins. 3 In this article, we'll explore key supplements, vitamins, and minerals that may support wound healing. Research also indicates that malnutrition is highly prevalent and often overlooked in patients with chronic wounds. 2 So, combining supplementation with a nutrient-dense diet is key. The Foundation: Essential Amino Acids Two amino acids in particular play crucial roles in wound healing: L-glutamine and L-arginine. L-glutamine serves as the primary metabolic fuel for rapidly proliferating cells like epithelial cells and fibroblasts. 4 It becomes especially important during periods of stress or injury, helping to protect ag...