Most people don’t realize that nervous system dysregulation can be a root cause of inflammation. When you think you’ve exhausted all possibilities, have you ever considered that your nervous system may be keeping you stuck in a cycle of chronic stress and inflammation?
Human beings are not designed to be in a constant state of stress. Yet, modern life often forces us into patterns that keep the nervous system on high alert:
- Always rushing from one task to the next
- Stuck in cycles of worry or overthinking
- Skipping meals or relying on processed foods
- Overexercising without proper recovery
- Living on caffeine to get through the day
- Feeling unsafe in your environment, whether physically or emotionally
Your body responds to stress in two key ways. First, the sympathetic nervous system activates the “fight or flight” response, preparing you to face danger. Second, your body produces cortisol, a stress hormone that helps regulate inflammation.
In a healthy system, cortisol keeps inflammation in check. But when stress is chronic and unrelenting, cortisol production becomes dysregulated. Over time, this imbalance can contribute to widespread inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalances, and even autoimmune issues.
This is why nervous system regulation is a critical, often overlooked step in addressing chronic inflammation.
True healing starts with signaling safety to the body:
✨Slow down.
✨ Rest.
✨ Breathe.
But sometimes, deeper imbalances need to be addressed. Instead of guessing what your body needs, it’s time to test. My Energy & Adrenal Optimization Lab Kit can provide valuable insights into your stress response, cortisol patterns, and nervous system regulation.
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Zagaria A, Fiori V, Vacca M, Lombardo C, Pariante CM, Ballesio A. Inflammation as a mediator between adverse childhood experiences and adult depression: A meta-analytic structural equation model. J Affect Disord. 2024;357:85-96. [link]
