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The Body's Energy States and Homeostasis
The body's energy state can range from sleep to a fight or flight reaction. Most of the time, we prefer to be in a calm and focused state called homeostasis. The brain and autonomic nervous system constantly adjust our energy level based on our surroundings, using chemicals like adrenaline and cortisol. The vagus nerve helps regulate our energy state, bringing us back to the middle from a high energy state.