Many people suffer from persistent autonomic nervous disorders. In addition to seeking help from Western medicine, they can also try treatment from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
The autonomic nervous system regulates the function of the body’s internal organs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and body temperature. Problems with regulating these systems can result in a variety of symptoms including fainting, fluctuating blood pressure, muscle tension, and other symptoms.
How does TCM treat the autonomic nervous system? In this context, we need to look at it from both psychological and physiological aspects.
Psychological Aspects
Many people with autonomic nervous disorders are perfectionists, often have negative emotions, or are under consistently high stress in work and daily life. Persistent psychological pressures can result in tight muscles in the entire body. A consistently tense state and can lead to sympathetic nerve excitement, making it difficult to fall asleep at night, which can bring on a variety of symptoms. Therefore, it is vital to relax as much as possible psychologically, while also learning to manage the pressure of daily life….