Parasympathetic Nervous System
topic on 2 shows · 3 statements across 2 episodes
3 statements about Parasympathetic Nervous System, every show
Alexander: Exhalation triggers parasympathetic activation and slows heart rate
“What's happening when you exhale, it's actually causing your diaphragm to raise up, and it's causing the blood vessels in and around your heart to get a little bit smaller, which causes your heart rate to slow down. It's called, ah, sinus respiratory arrhythmi…”
Dr. Lagos: 10-week breathing protocol automates parasympathetic stress response
“15 minutes, twice a day, 10 weeks, they've made, they've actually created a reflex where during stressful moments, the parasympathetic nervous system kicks in and helps to moderate.”