Restoring Balance
Published: Wed, 02/19/20


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February 19, 2020
Restoring Balance Kelly Pomeroy, M.H.

Our nervous system contains both the somatic (conscious response) and autonomic (unconscious response) functions. There are two branches within the autonomic (unconscious response) nervous system; the sympathetic and the parasympathetic.
- Sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight, emergency responses):
- Parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest, day to day functions):
The vagus nerve and aspects of the brainstem can be associated with this function.
Spending too much time in a fight or flight or emergency response with the sympathetic system can make digestion and elimination problematic, sleep difficult, intimacy strained, nerves frayed, feelings on edge, and feelings of exhaustion.
Tips to create balance between the parasympathetic system and sympathetic systems:
- First, slow down. Create an environment where we can allow our bodies to relax.
- Avoid harmful methods of depressing the nervous system; alcohol and drugs.
- Find a safe person or professional that you can talk out your feelings.
- Follow a nutrient dense plant-based diet, cut out processed foods, and animal products. Support the sodium potassium pump in your body. It helps generate nerve response.
- Natural sources of sodium; celery, beets, carrots, spinach, swiss chard, etc.
- Natural sources of potassium; spinach, bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes, beets, coconut water, swiss chard, black strap molasses, red bell pepper, etc.
- Use nervine herbs so the body can restore balance. If our nerves are frayed or firing too much, it will calm them. If they aren’t firing enough, it will help them respond to the needs of the body. Dr. Christopher believed in safe, non-toxic, non-habit forming herbs. Here is a list of some nerve herbs he endorsed:
- Valerian: calms and eases anxiety and insomnia (my personal favorite).
- Lemon Balm: soothes herpes sores, settles and relaxes stomach and nerves.
- Wood Betony: relieves head and face pain, digestive tension, dizziness, etc.
- Skullcap: reduces nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, relieves menstrual cramps.
- Hops: nervous conditions, sleeplessness, tremors, etc.
“In the time of tribulation, when I'm feeling so unsure. When things are pressing in about me, comes a gentle voice so still, so pure, slow down, slow down, be still.”
References:
- Hobbs, Christopher, and Leslie Gardner. Grow It Heal It. 1st ed., Rodale, 2013.
- Christopher, John R. School of Natural Healing. Christopher Publications, 2014.
- "Slow Down - Sissel (2019 Pioneer Concert with The Tabernacle Choir)". YouTube, 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFe84U__kt8.
Kelly Pomeroy is a Master Herbalist graduate and adviser for The School of Natural Healing. She is also a Foot Zone instructor and therapist. She lives in Utah with her wonderful children.
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The Green "C"
1 large handful of spinach
1T. Jurassic Green powder or wheat grass powder
2 C. of ice
2 ½ C. of orange juice
½ cucumber
2 stalks of celery
¼ red bell pepper
Small handful of cilantro
1-inch piece of ginger
Add all the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. This drink is high in vitamin C, A, E, and K, natural sodium, potassium, and yumminess. Serves 4 people.
Recipe by Kelly Pomeroy
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1 large handful of spinach
1T. Jurassic Green powder or wheat grass powder
2 C. of ice
2 ½ C. of orange juice
½ cucumber
2 stalks of celery
¼ red bell pepper
Small handful of cilantro
1-inch piece of ginger
Add all the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. This drink is high in vitamin C, A, E, and K, natural sodium, potassium, and yumminess. Serves 4 people.
Recipe by Kelly Pomeroy
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