Make Visible: Understanding Complex Illness

#4 Balancing the autonomic nervous system with Dr Boon Lim (Part 2)

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Nov 4, 2024
Dr. Boon Lim, a renowned cardiologist and electrophysiologist, returns to explore the autonomic nervous system's crucial role in chronic illness. He likens the body to a factory seeking an off-switch from Long Covid's stress. Using analogies like The Blind Man and the Elephant, he emphasizes the need for a holistic view of health. Dr. Lim discusses stress reduction techniques, including breathwork and mindfulness, backed by science, and highlights the importance of nurturing both mental and physical well-being to combat chronic stress.
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INSIGHT

Holistic View for Chronic Illness

  • Chronic illness requires a holistic view of the body and mind, not isolated specialist perspectives.
  • Treating symptoms without addressing root causes is like treating branches without stopping the factory upstream.
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Yin-Yang and Nervous System Imbalance

  • The yin-yang balance represents sympathetic (adrenaline) and parasympathetic (vagus) nervous systems.
  • Chronic stress flips the balance to sympathetic, causing ongoing fatigue, brain fog, and disrupted bodily functions.
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Chronic Stress Disrupts Immunity

  • Chronic stress keeps the immune system in a hyperactive, reactive state.
  • This can lead to autoimmunity and impaired immunity causing repeated infections despite rest.
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