How to fix your stimulus-fried nervous system permanently.
It all starts with these 14 simple lifestyle switches:
1) Switch coffee for ceremonial cacao.
The 4-states of the nervous system:
1. Sympathetic activation | Think: caffeine, environmental stress, an argument with your partner, heavy music (stressful stimuli)
2. Sympathetic strengthening | This is stress that you adapt positively from: Exercise, fasting, getting out of your comfort zone (also known as Eustress)
3. Parasympathetic activation | Think: Time in nature, meditation, sauna, lying in bed with someone you love (relaxing stimulus)
4. Parasympathetic strengthening | Training yourself to be calm in stressful situations: Breathwork, or most commonly; remaining calm during a cold plunge
Mastering all 4 elements makes it simple and easy to look after your nervous system.
Whilst the modern world is "comfortable" - stressful stimulus has never been more abundant, and parasympathetic activation is often neglected.
This thread discusses 4 powerful techniques that I personally practice to create harmony:
The most harmful thing you can do for your health:
Cold plunge. Fasting. Exercise.
You heard me. And it's because you're ignoring this simple physiological need your body has.
Here it is (and how to protect yourself):
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