The Sympathetic Nervous Systems
When we experience stress, the sympathetic nervous system is activated, triggering the "fight or flight" response. This response prepares the body to deal with a perceived threat by releasing stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. It increases heart rate, dilates the airways, redirects blood flow to the muscles, and sharpens our focus-all in preparation to a response to stressors.
The parasympathetic nervous system
The parasympathetic nervous system premotes
"rest and digest" activities. It counterbalances the sympathetic response by lowering heart rate, stimulating digestion and conserving energy.
