Nervous System Regulation and the Vagus Nerve
What is the regulation of the nervous system?
When we talk about regulating the nervous system, we are actually referring to the REGULATION OF THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM. The autonomic nervous system is one of the systems responsible for positive and negative stress responses, connecting the mind to the body. It is composed of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which have complementary effects on bodily systems. Based on commands from the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system controls the body's functions.
When the autonomic nervous system is balanced, the body functions well and bodily systems work in harmony. However, when there is an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system, the body begins to become unbalanced, so that some bodily systems become overloaded and others have diminished function.
What is the importance of the vagus nerve?
The vagus nerve is one of the main nerves of the parasympathetic nervous system and, being extremely branched, reaches many organs and body systems. It has both efferent fibers (which go from the brain to the body, controlling body systems) and sensory fibers (which go from the body to the brain, informing the brain of the body's internal state) and connects the central nervous system to the body, communicating body and mind.
The vagus nerve has a basal activity that we call "vagal tone," and this tone becomes altered when there is dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system, generating various physical and mental health problems. Fortunately, the vagus nerve can be influenced by several therapeutic techniques in order to regulate the autonomic nervous system as a whole.
Who can benefit from Nervous System Regulation and Vagus Nerve treatment?
People who suffer from...
Physical symptoms such as fatigue, chronic pain, and insomnia.
Anxiety, nervousness, worry, and negative emotions.
Visceral symptoms, such as indigestion, intestinal irritation, and palpitations.
High levels of stress, with a lot of responsibility and overload in life.
How is the nervous system regulated and how is the vagus nerve treated?
Several techniques can help regulate the autonomic nervous system; in my work I use the techniques and practices below.
Phytotherapy and Aromatherapy
PSYCHOPHYSICAL PRACTICES
Transcutaneous Stimulation
OF THE VAGUS NERVE
MEDITATION AND BREATHING PRACTICES
MANUAL THERAPIES
AND SENSORY STIMULATION
See what patients are saying about
Nervous System Regulation Therapy and Vagus Nerve Treatment using the Integrative Neuroscience Bridge Method®:
Dr. Cassandra works magic... After years of feeling drained and unrecognized, I'm starting to feel like myself again.
I find therapy very interesting. I've done many types of talk therapy, but I always felt like they weren't reaching the body. It seemed like something was stuck in my body, and I'm starting to reach and work through that.
What's essential and helps me a lot is knowing that I have techniques to support me. I feel safe and calm knowing I have tools to help me. This gives me the courage to face challenges and gradually return to life.
My experience in therapy has been very good. I'm using regulation exercises/practices. It helps me a lot during times when my symptoms are more pronounced.
I know that 90% of the work is about doing and maintaining consistency. But finding you on this journey has been wonderful. Because you help me so much! I can only thank God .
All my therapy with Dr. Cassandra has been very beneficial and is helping me grow as a person and control my emotions.
What you can expect from treatment with Nervous System Regulation:
REGULATED EMOTION
Greater emotional well-being and more balanced emotions.
VISCERAL HEALTH
It improves digestive and cardiorespiratory function.
LESS STRESS
To be able to cope better with life's events and situations.
BETTER IMMUNITY
Better response to infections and less inflammation and allergies.
MENTAL HEALTH
Less anxiety, depression, and excessive nervousness.
SYMPTOMS:
Symptoms decrease, on average, after 1 month of treatment.
Symptom control, on average, within 3 to 6 months.
PHYSICALLY:
Improved sleep quality.
To be able to perform daily activities without suffering.
Increased energy, stamina, and motivation.
MENTALLY:
A more serene mind and thoughts.
Sharper mind and improved memory.
Greater ability to concentrate and focus.
EMOTIONALLY:
Greater well-being and ease in everyday life.
Improved mood and more balanced and serene emotions.
Greater capacity for emotional self-regulation.
Note: Not all health disorders are curable; treatment offers no guarantee of a cure, but rather aims to achieve a good quality of life by managing symptoms.
Attention: the intensity of the results and the time it takes to achieve them depend on the disorder being treated and your dedication to the practices and the process; in more complex cases, the time may exceed 1 year.
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Who will guide you on this journey?
Nice to meet you, I'm Cassandra Lyra. I'm a physiotherapist graduated from USP and hold a PhD in psychology and molecular neuroscience. I specialize in behavioral neuroscience, integrative therapies, and psychophysical disorders.
I am a person who is very close to my family and friends and who loves to study and practice activities such as yoga, cycling and dancing, things that have always helped me a lot to maintain good physical and mental health in the face of life's challenges.
I strongly believe in the power of knowledge and practice combined, which is why my treatments address both practice and a touch of theory (understanding what happens in your body and mind is essential for the evolution of your condition). Having personally experienced anxiety disorder, depression, and panic attacks, with significant somatization, I understand very well what my patients go through and what is necessary to overcome psychophysical disorders.