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2312: Everything You Need to Know About Your Nervous System by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on How to Handle Stress

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Understanding the Sympathetic Nervous System Response and Its Consequences

This chapter explores the body's reaction to stress and how the sympathetic nervous system activates the adrenal system, flooding the body with adrenaline and cortisol. It also discusses the challenges of this response in modern society and introduces the parasympathetic nervous system as an alternative.

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