Sounds of SAND #55 Cerebrospinal Fluid: Mauro Zappaterra
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Oct 5, 2023 
Join Mauro Zappaterra, MD and PhD from Harvard, as he unpacks the fascinating world of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and its critical role in brain development and function. He dives deep into how CSF connects to consciousness and even our ancestral roots in the sea. Mauro shares insights on the impact of CSF on pain management, including chronic pain and unique phenomena like phantom limb pain. This intriguing discussion blends scientific research with spiritual perspectives, revealing the profound implications of CSF for wellness and healing.
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CSF's Crucial Brain Support Role
- The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fills brain ventricles and the spinal cord's hollow tube, bathing and supporting the central nervous system.
- CSF creates brain buoyancy, reducing its effective weight significantly and acting as a shock absorber.
CSF Cleanses Brain During Sleep
- CSF transports nutrients, hormones and helps regulate circadian rhythm and appetite.
- It flushes brain toxins during sleep, crucial for health and potentially neurodegenerative disease prevention.
Breathe to Enhance CSF Flow
- Practice yogic and deep abdominal breathing to increase CSF flow and its beneficial oscillations.
- Conscious breath control can stimulate CSF movement, enhancing brain health and resilience.