1. The Body Systems
The Nervous System

2. Welcome to our July Brilliant Body Webinar! The Nervous System
Presented by Joanne Mied
Regional Manager, CA

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Be eligible to win a trip to Cancun by:
Watching the webinar
(live or recorded)
Purchase the Nervous System Pack promotion
Get at least 4 of 5 questions correct on the Nervous System quiz on
We’ll announce the winner during the August 16 Brilliant Body webinar!

7. Promotional Products available through July 19, 2010
Nervous System Pack
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8. Joanne Mied Traditional Naturopathic Doctor
ND from Clayton School of Natural Health
Been doing health consultations and training others for 19 years
Regional Manager

9. You Are Electrifying! Your body is completely connected:
Nerve cells
Electrical impulses
Chemical messengers
The nervous system “wires” us together!
We are electric!

10. Your Brain is Complex Your brain:
Houses 98% of your body’s neurons
Makes up only 2% of your body weight
Consumes 25% of your oxygen
Consumes as much as 20% of your sugar
Let’s take better care of our brain and nervous system!

11. “You Are What You Eat” This phrase particularly applies to the brain
A “junk food” diet short-circuits your mental attitude and your emotional responses creating a “trashy” brain
With the poor diet of most Americans, nervous system disorders like stress, depression, anxiety and insomnia are on the rise

12. Understanding Your Nervous System
Consists of:
Brain
Spinal column
Peripheral Nerves
Conscious/Voluntary
Perceive through senses
Move skeletal muscles
Regulate conscious actions

13. Understanding Your Nervous System
Unconscious/Involuntary
Known as “Autonomic”
Keeps your heart beating
Digests your food
Regulates temperature
Makes sure you breathe
Takes care of everything you don’t have to think about!
Autonomic is divided into 2 parts

14. Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic
Parasympathetic
Gets us charged or “wired up”
Helps us wind down, relax
Autonomic Nervous System

15. Sympathetic Nervous System
When we’re excited, stressed or scared the sympathetic nervous system:
Tenses our muscles
Makes our heart beat faster
Moves blood away from digestive organs
Shuts down elimination

16. Parasympathetic Nervous System
As we relax and unwind, the parasympathetic nervous system:
Moves blood to the digestive organs
Relaxes muscles
Aids elimination
Initiates healing and self-repair

17. Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Effects
Organ
Tissue
Sympathetic Effects
(wired up)
Parasympathetic Effects (relaxed)
Eye
Dilates Pupil
Constricts Pupil
Brain
Mental activity increased
Mental activity relaxes
Heart
Increases heart rate, raising blood pressure
Decreases heart rate and blood pressure
Blood
Moves blood away from internal organs to muscles
Increases blood flow to digestive organs
Lungs
Dilates bronchials, inhibits mucus secretion
Constricts bronchials, stimulates secretion
Kidney &
Bladder
Decreases urinary output
Stimulates contraction of the bladder

18. Neurotransmitters
Nerves work by a combination of electrical impulses and chemical messengers called neurotransmitters
Nerve cell gets stimulated
Electrical impulse moves down to end of cell
Neurotransmitter released into synapse
Neurotransmitter received by next nerve cell
New nerve cell told to stimulate or inhibit another electrical impulse

19. Neurotransmitter Illustration

20. Neurotransmitters
Chemicals that cross the synapse (gap) to the next nerve cell and either stimulate or inhibit it from firing another electrical impulse
Let’s look at some examples of common neurotransmitters…

21. Serotonin Known for alleviating depression
Receptors have been found to control:
Hunger
Sleep
Pain response
Seizure
Peristalsis
Function of limbic system

22. Acetylcholine Involved with memory and muscle movement
Primary transmitter in the voluntary nervous system
Alzheimer’s associated with low levels of this neurotransmitter

23. Epinephrine and Norepinephrine
Responsible for peripheral nervous system effects
Elevated blood pressure
Elevated blood sugar
Muscular contraction
Pituitary hormones
Primary transmitters in the sympathetic nervous system

24. Dopamine Responsible for sexual arousal and muscular coordination
Dopamine degrades to free radicals when:
Low glutathione present
Excess iron present
Low levels associated with Parkinson’s

25. GABA Keeps brain from being “trigger happy” When in balance:
Prevents anxiety
Increases mental clarity
Benzodiazepine family drugs (Valium, Xanax) work off of the soothing effects of GABA

26. Care For Your Brain and Nerves
The nervous system is probably the most nutritionally sensitive system in the body
Long before you feel physical conditions, you’ll notice mental and emotional conditions from poor nutrition:
Fuzzy thinking (brain fog)
Absentmindedness
Mental confusion
Nervousness
These can lead to chronic insomnia, anxiety, depression and memory loss

27. Care For Your Brain and Nerves
The brain is 70% water, so it is sensitive to dehydration
50-60% of the “dry” weight of your brain is fat, 35% being omega 3
DHA is most abundant type of omega 3 in the brain
B-vitamins are essential to lower risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia

28. The Brain and Blood Sugar
Consumes the most glucose of any organ
Too much sugar:
Agitation
Irritability
Nervousness
Not enough sugar:
Hypoglycemia
Mental confusion
Shakiness
Fatigue

29. The Brain and Blood Sugar
Simple sugars contribute to “brain fog”
Complex sugars stabilize blood sugar and nourish the brain
Fruits
Vegetables
Whole grains
Include protein and good fats with your meals

30. Toxins and the Nervous System
Toxins pose a significant threat to the nervous system
Drugs
Alcohol
Chemical solvents
Pesticides & herbicides
Excessive caffeine
Refined sugar
White flour
Hydrogenated oils

31. Stress and Anxiety
Stress response is healthy and normal - too much is hurtful
Sympathetic nerves are activated (wind-up)
Parasympathetic are inhibited (relax)
Blood shifted from digestive organs to muscles

32. Consequences of Long-Term Stress
Most dangers aren’t physical, but feel like a threat to our survival
Continuous activation of the stress response can lead to “burn out”
Many people live with emotional and nervous exhaustion

33. Helpful Ways to Manage Our Stress
Stop and Take a Deep breath
Use Adaptogenic Herbs (Adaptamax)
B-Vitamins Help You Be Calm
Get Physical and Active
Pamper Yourself

34. #1: Stop and Take a Deep Breath
Fastest way to activate the parasympathetic nervous system
Restores calm and clear thinking
Breathing slow and deep counteracts the effects of stress

35. #2: Use Adaptogens Mediate the output of stress hormones
Helps you feel calmer and more relaxed
Clearer thinking
Increased immunity
Improved performance under stress

36. #3: B’s Help You Be Calm B-Vitamins are vital for the nervous system
When depleted, refined carbohydrates increase anxiety and nervousness
Look to whole grains
Take a good anti-stress vitamin & mineral supplement

37. #4: Let’s Get Physical Stress hormones prime the body for action
Taking a walk when stressed clears your head
Walking, swimming, golf, tai chi, yoga, etc.

38. #5: Pamper Yourself a Little
Pleasurable experience does more good for the body than a stressful one does harm
Pleasure enhances health, energy, emotional well-being
Get a massage, engage in a hobby or activity
Take a relaxing bath, listen to beautiful music, surround yourself with pleasant fragrances

39. Depression 18.8 million American adults suffer from depression
Anti-depressants are used to artificially increase serotonin
Complex sugars help increase serotonin naturally without the “letdown”

40. Age-Related Memory Loss
Mostly associated with oxidative stress
The brain is sensitive to inflammation and free radicals
Feed the brain with antioxidant-rich foods
Thai-Go is another great way to give the brain antioxidants

41. Primary Products for Nervous System Support

42. Nutri-Calm
Designed to support the nervous system when it is under stress
Good source of
B-complex vitamins
Antioxidants
Other essential nutrients

43. Brain Protex Designed for longevity and overall wellness
Provides protection against free radical damage
May help block the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of acetylcholine

44. 5 HTP Power Provides nervous system support with adaptogenic herbs
Promotes the production of serotonin
Assists with improved mood, appetite and sleep

45. Complementary Products for Nervous System Support

46. Stress Relief TCM Chinese blend for great nervous system support
May help balance mood and deliver a calming tonic effect to several major body systems

47. IGF - 1 Main ingredient is Velvet Deer Antler
Contains sphingomyelin and phospholipids for nerve support
Regenerates nerves that were previously damaged

48. Ginkgo/Gotu Kola with Bacopa
“King of the Nervous System”
Improves circulation in the brain
Provides brain food for stressful situations
Protects against free radicals
Bacopa is powerful Ayurvedic herb to support memory

49. Mood Elevator TCM Used to relieve sagging energy (chi)
Helpful for sadness, fatigue and anxiety
Works holistically to balance:
Liver
Digestive functions
Intestinal functions
Nervous functions

50. Congratulations to our Cancun winner!
Julie Ruybal La Jara, CO

51. Cancun Giveaway Requirements
Be eligible to win a trip to Cancun by:
Watching the webinar
(live or recorded)
Purchase the Nervous System Pack promotion
Get at least 4 of 5 questions correct on the Nervous System quiz on
We’ll announce the winner during the August 16 Brilliant Body webinar!

52. Promotional Products available through July 19, 2010
Nervous System Pack
Nutri-Calm
Brain Protex
5 HTP Power
Promotion #
Cost $57.25
You save 10% when buying this pack!

53. Promotional Products available through July 19, 2010
B-Complex Capsules
$2.00 Off Promo # $12.15 Buy 4 get 1 free Promo # $56.60

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