
The Parasympathetic Nervous System
Image by Raman Oza from Pixabay How healthy you are is directly related to your nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is your “fight or flight” side which helps us to protect ourselves when danger is sensed. The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) allows us to function when we are not in danger, and dealing with everyday life. When our PSNS is activated, our heart beat slows and breathing is calm. The body routes blood flow to our organs and away from skele