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Lecture by Dr. Marcus De Oliveira Teles, D.Ay. in the 1st Meeting of Study Group Training Ayurveda in Mexico.
Vagus Nerve Function in Life and Death
Dr. Marcus De Oliveira Teles
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Humans have an autonomic nervous system (ANS) which is actually comprised of three separate subsystems, the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), the sympathetic nervous (SNS) system and the enteric nervous system (ENS); all dependent Vata. The enteric nervous system has been described as a "second brain," which communicates with the central nervous system (CNS) via parasympathetic (eg, via the vagus nerve) and the sympathetic nervous system. However, vertebrate studies show that when the vagus nerve is cut, the enteric nervous system still works. We now know that the SNE is not only capable of autonomy, but also influences the brain. In fact, about 90 percent of the signals passing along the vagus nerve does not come from above, but from the SNE and that is why many consider him as a backup brain focused on our solar plexus. Our instincts are realities, the real nerve signals mainly directed much of our lives and decisions. It is our lazy (or vagus) nerve that provides the gateway between the two parts of the autonomous systems. Vagus nerve action is as a bio-information bus data paths going pulses in two directions. Since acts of the vagus nerve are as a central command, impaired functioning of this nerve can lead to many conditions and different health problems. Some neurological diseases actually come from the large intestine (Vata main site) and spread to the brain via the vagus nerve.
A student of Ayurveda is vagotomy surgery to sever certain branches of the vagus nerve is not recommended. It is performed with gastric surgery in order to reduce the amount of secreted gastric acid. This aims to reduce the possibility of recurrence of gastric ulcer, the adverse side effect is the reduction of peristalsis. Imagine the damage caused to subdoshas Vata and Pitta.
Christopher Bergland, in Psychology Today magazine, wrote:
"The vagus nerve is the commander in chief when it comes to having the life under pressure. The autonomic nervous system consists of two polar opposites systems that create a tug of war supplemental, which allows the body to maintain homeostasis (stability center). The sympathetic nervous system is geared to get on the temperature and the gas pedal in a car-which thrives on adrenaline and cortisol and is part of the fight or flight response.
The parasympathetic nervous system is the opposite. The vagus nerve is the command center for the operation of the parasympathetic nervous system. Unfortunately, the vagus nerve reflex responses can backfire and turn it in Saboteur comrade. The vagus nerve is known as the "nerve wandering" yaque has several branches q ue diverge two thick stems rooted in the cerebellum and brain stem that roam the lowest in our abdominal viscera, touches our hearts and most major organs on the way. Vago means wandering in Latin. That winds to the bottom, in the belly, spreading the fibers to the tongue, pharynx, vocal cords, lungs, heart, stomach, intestines and glands that produce anti-stress hormones and enzymes (such as acetylcholine, prolactin, vasopressin, oxytocin), affects digestion, metabolism and the relaxation response. "
Dr. Peter Levine talks about how lazy reaches the genitals and healing of sexual function and trauma through vagal opening.
The vagus nerve using the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. If our brain can not communicate with our diaphragm through the release of acetylcholine from the vagus nerve then you will stop breathing. We not recommend applying botox which is a toxic substance with the power to damage the nervous system and shut down the lazy sometimes causing death. Interestingly blocks heavy metal mercury action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine passes the vagus nerve impulses to the heart muscle. Both the acetylcholine and nerve receptors in the heart muscle contain thiol (thiols are sulfur analogs of alcohols, in which the oxygen atom is replaced by a sulfur atom). The functional group is the sulfhydryl (-SH) or simply "thiol". Thiols was formerly known as mercaptans. Its general formula R-SH. When mercury binds to the receptor protein thiol heart muscle and acetylcholine, the heart muscle can not receive the vagus nerve electrical impulse for contraction. Mercury accumulates in the valves of the heart muscle, causing damage to join thiol (SH) proteins. This damage is indicated by electrocardiogram and confirmed by histology.
Rocking chairs and cots produce positive behaviors observed frequently in autistic individuals; may reflect a natural bio-behavioral strategy to stimulate and regulate a vagal system is not working efficiently, says Dr. Stephen Porges.
Watch the following video about it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RKC3Ga6shs
English In this video, Dr. Stephen Porges talks about how the vagus nerve disturbances found in autistic children. Many doctors have linked the onset of autism to vaccines containing mercury, highly toxic substances called thimerosal (also known as thiomersal, metorgán, mertorgán, thimerosal and merthiolate, is a organomercuric compound used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent). Furthermore, the public has been highly contaminated with mercury from dental amalgam, dentists routinely placed a few centimeters of the brain. Moreover, more than 3,000 tons of mercury are released into the atmosphere each year polluting the entire biosphere of our planet. But the government senseless cares more about CO2 emissions from smokestacks and car exhausts instead of the huge amount of neurotoxic mercury. The vagus nerve is one of the body's largest nerve systems. Sometimes this nerve is called cranial nerve X, the tenth cranial nerve. The vagus is used to send a variety of signals throughout the body, and also transfer signals to the brain. The vagus nerve is constantly sending updates on the status of the organs of the body to the brain through afferent nerves sensory information. In fact, 80% -90% of the nerve fibers of the vagus nerve is dedicated to communicating the status of their organs to the brain.
The vagus nerve in yellow. The vagus nerve helps manage complex processes in your digestive tract, including the marking of his stomach muscles to contract and push food into the small intestine. A vagus nerve damage can not send signals to the muscles of the stomach. This can make food stays in the stomach longer, instead of moving normally in the small intestine to be digested, part of the complex of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux). Because the nerve supplies parasympathetic motor fibers of the vagus communicates to all organs of the neck down to the second segment of the transverse colon (except the adrenal glands), its effect can be far-reaching. Stress can raise the body's level of adrenaline and norepinephrine, which stimulates the sympathetic to cancel the parasympathetic nervous system, of which the vagus nerve is the main component nervous system. The vagus nerve is used to regulate the heartbeat and breathing muscle needed to keep moving. This nerve also regulates levels of chemicals in the digestive system so that the intestines can process food and keep track of what kinds of nutrients are being purchased in the food you take.
There are two main types of disorders of the vagus nerve. One is caused by some active or inactive vagus nerve, while the other is caused by a vagus nerve that overreacts to normal stimuli. Vagus nerve disorders that are derived from a vagus nerve under assets often lead to a condition called gastroparesis is a frequent and serious complication of diabetes. Patients who suffer from this disorder may experience stomach pain, nausea, heartburn, stomach cramps and weight loss. Patients with low active vagus nerves often experience severe gastrointestinal problems. People with overactive vagus nerve may faint.
'A few months I developed my condition vagus nerve, but now I think it started more than a year ago with symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disorder that leads to abdominal pain and changes in bowel). This syndrome is not the same as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This condition is absolutely crazy with so many symptoms that do not appear in clinical trials, except when certain symptoms get really bad, but it is difficult to obtain a diagnosis for doctors.
My trip to the vagus nerve disorder started one night when I was on my computer and I bent to move a shoe on the track. I fainted and woke up bathed in sweat, I thought I was having a heart attack. I woke up in a kind of dream state, wondering why he was lying on the ground. As the weeks passed, more symptoms began to appear. Strange sensations in parts of my body, more episodes of fainting, shortness of breath and heartbeat. I went to the doctor and he told me that all my vital signs and inner workings were healthy, but I felt like my body was not working well. I took certain medicines that helped for a couple of weeks not worked and increased episodes of arrhythmia. He had arrhythmia during 8-12 hours and was awake all night wondering why my heart was kicking and was running smoothly before one week.
Any type of gastrointestinal discomfort can put pressure on the vagus nerve and irritate it, with a hiatal hernia being a frequent culprit. Poor posture, along with muscle imbalances can also cause the vagus nerve fails, like excessive alcohol or spicy foods. Stress can inflame the vagus nerve, along with fatigue and anxiety. The vagus nerve is basically the most important nerve that comes from the brain and travels to all major organs. This nerve is also responsible for sending messages to the body relaxation. It is increasingly clear the importance of this nerve in controlling anxiety.
As we said earlier influences in different organs throughout the body such as the heart, lungs, liver and digestive organs, and it is here in the intestines that the vagus nerve is extremely irritated and inflamed by gluten containing wheat and processed derivatives.
Cardiology says Dr. William Davis, MD, in his book Bread Addict (be sure to buy this wonderful work) which exposes the truth about wheat today in the human diet, "... is no longer the staple and rich in nutrients which our ancestors made their bread; Today wheat has been genetically altered to provide higher performance at lower cost to manufacturers of processed foods. Consequently this benign grain became a highly harmful ingredient, which causes increased blood sugar more rapidly than pure sugar, also it has addictive properties leading to overeating, with short periods of satiety and fatigue. " Dr. Davis shows the role of wheat in weight gain and fat accumulation and its influence on the adverse health effects such as diabetes, heart disease and immune disorders.
Celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis and dementia. He came to the disturbing conclusion that is not fat or sugar, or the sedentary lifestyle that is causing obesity epidemic, but wheat. While you can not directly control the vagus nerve, yes there are many ways to stimulate the nerve, such as a well made abdominal breathing, which is basically breathing using the diaphragm will stimulate, helping bring calm to our body. Meditation is one of the alternative methods for treating anxiety most recognized. Meditation is a practice that can stimulate the vagus nerve, it is well known that the first step for effective meditation is proper breathing and it helps to have an awareness of the body as well as the vagus nerve does so in a way physical, meditation looking to connect with our inner. Besides helping to relieve the symptoms of anxiety, stimulate the vagus nerve has many benefits, including:
v Increases in heart rate variability
v helps regenerate organs and cells by activating stem cells
v Increases immune function
v Modulation of the nervous system
v Improve performance
v Improve quality of life
Whether your symptoms are acute anxiety or just find yourself constantly under stress, learn techniques VNS you can be helpful. These are usually very simple and can be implemented at any time, anywhere. You can access a video that explains a little further this relationship and a technique of VNS to help you navigate a panic attack or even stop it in:
http://sintomas-de-ansiedad.com/
During an attack, patients often find that the movement, stretching and / or belching may relieve pressure and calm the heart. During an episode of tachycardia, vagal maneuvers can be used to decrease heart rate. These simple exercises stimulate the vagus nerve to slow the electrical impulses through the atrioventricular (AV) heart. Vagal maneuvers with which we can try to slow a rapid heart rate:
v herbal preparations supporting digestion (and calm the heart), along with probiotics and digestive enzymes that really help eliminate inflammation gastrointestinal (GI) which is part of this syndrome.
v The diaphragmatic breathing
v Yoga
v Meditation
They help the parasympathetic nervous system sobremontar the sympathetic nervous system and soothe the vagus nerve.
Researchers confirm that the daily habits of mind and positive behavior, along with conscious breathing and yoga can create a positive effect snow ball through a feedback loop linked to stimulate the vagus nerve. To maintain homeostasis, the central nervous system responds continuously through neural regeneration, to environmental signals. Stressful events alter the rhythmic structure of the regional states and later behaviors. Since the vagus plays a key role in regulating heart rate and heart rate variability and it follows that the way we breathe when we are under stress makes all the difference in the world.
Dr. Stephen Porges gives us a clue to the connection between the sensory nervous system and the heart of our emotional makeup. Darwin (1872) observed-in the expression of emotions in man and animals-the importance of neuronal bidirectional communication between the heart and the brain via the "pneumogastric," now known as the vagus nerve.
According to Dr. Porges, "Darwin's statement is important because it highlighted two points: 1) afferent feedback from the heart to the brain via the vagus nerve was independent of the spinal cord and the sympathetic nervous system, and 2 ) the vagus plays a regulatory role in the expression of emotions. "Darwinian vague description emphasizes two-way communication between the periphery and the central nervous system, it is assumed that the vagus is part of a feedback system. In this life the human being builds and planting to the time when death comes. So when planting and growth and maturity periods have passed. When the skeleton specter of Death comes it is time to harvest. The shape of Death with his scythe and hourglass is a good symbol. The skeleton symbolizes the relatively permanent part of the body. The scythe represents the fact that the permanent part that is about to be collected by the spirit is the fruit of life that is now ending. The hourglass in his hand indicates that the time will not sound until the whole course is over in harmony with unvarying laws. When that time comes, the vehicles are separated. As his life in the physical world has ended for now, it is no longer necessary for man to retain his dense or physical body (composed of the five elements). The vital body (ie of the doshas), which also belongs to the physical world, when removed from the head, leaving the dense body inanimate. Vehicles or subtle vital upper-pods (doshas), desires (gunas) and mental (cheetah), when a person dies, may be leaving the dense body with a spiral movement, carrying the soul of a heavy atom. Not the atom itself, but the forces that acted through it. The result of past experiences in the dense body during the life just ended has impresosobre that special atom. While all the other atoms of the dense body have been renewed from time to time (through food), this permanent atom has survived. And it has remained stable, not only through one life, but has been part of all dense bodies used in previous lives for a particular and individual Ego. In death, that atom is removed only to reawaken at the dawn of another physical life, thus serving as the nucleus around which the new dense body (composed of the 5 elements) will be built for use by the same Ego for growth and development. Therefore, it is called the "seed atom." During life, the seed atom is located in the left ventricle, near the apex. At death, this seed atom goes up to the brain via the vagus (or lazy) nerve leaving the dense body, together with the higher vehicles (for that matter not vagotomy recommended), through the angle of the parietal bone and occipital. According to Ayurveda practice yoga-which it is a spiritual science of life-is a very important, natural and preventive measure to ensure good health. Ayurveda and yoga are sister sciences. In India, Ayurveda is traditional study before beginning the practice of yoga, because Ayurveda is the science of the body and only when the body is ready, the individual is considered suitable to study the spiritual science of yoga. Yogic practices described by the father of Patanjali Yoga are very useful for maintaining good health, happiness and longevity. Patanjali discovered the eight branches of yoga and yogic practices.
These are: natural regulation of the nervous system (including the vagus nerve), discipline, purification, posture, concentration, contemplation, the awakening of consciousness and the state of perfect balance. Yoga leads man to the natural state of tranquility, which is balance. In this way yogic exercises are preventive and curative value. Yogic practices help regulate and balance the neurohormones, metabolism and the endocrine system, which gives strength and counteracts stress. Yoga is very effective for the treatment of stress-related disorders and the vagus nerve, hypertension, diabetes, asthma and obesity. Yoga is the science of union with the Supreme Being. Ayurveda is the science of life, of daily life. When yogis do certain postures and follow certain disciplines, open and move certain energies that have accumulated and stagnated in the energy centers of the body and create conditions to be stagnant. Yogis may suffer temporary physical and psychological disorders for liberating toxins during yogic cleansing the mind, body and consciousness. Using Ayurvedic diagnosis, yogis successfully resolve their complaints. Ayurveda suggests what kind of yoga is appropriate for each person according to their particular constitution. (The following tips indicate which positions are good for every constitution, and certain disorders).
For example, a person of pitta constitution should not stand on his head for more than a minute. Doing the result will be confusion. A person of Vata constitution should do the "stand shoulder" for a long time, because too much pressure exerted on the seventh cervical vertebra. This vertebra is sensitive and could cause a deviation in the backbone, due to the delicate bone structure of Vata. Repressed anger can cause deviations to the right in the cervical vertebrae; and fear repressed veer left. Kapha constitution a person should not do the "hidden lotus," as this posture puts too much pressure on the adrenal glands. Finally for this chronic problem and other current recommend to the person who has applied Panchakarma, which is a whole program of detoxification and balance as well as teaching at least one week in retreat for a successful recovery. From there take a life style that will learn with the Panchakarma.
