Our autonomic nervous system (ANS) works tirelessly behind the scenes, managing essential functions like heart rate, digestion, and stress response—even while we sleep. In this post, we dive into the ANS and its three branches: the sympathetic (“fight or flight”), parasympathetic (“rest and digest”), and enteric (our “second brain” in the gut) systems. Discover how these systems shape your daily experience and set the foundation for balanced health. Join me in noticing how your body responds throughout the day as we prepare to explore each system in depth over the coming weeks.

The “Tour of the Body” Series continues with the nervous system—our body's software and connection network. This is a brief intro. This is a complex system, I'll do my best to make it easy, engaging, and of course, empowering!