Immobilized by ME/CFS and/or FM? The Polyvagal Theory, the ANS and Movement Restriction
by Tim Vaughan | Jan 2, 2014 | Autonomic Nervous System
The Polyvagal Theory The autonomic nervous system is traditionally described as consisting of two antagonistic and balanced branches, the sympathetic and the parasympathetic system. The sympathetic system or the “fight or flight” arousal system kicks into...
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