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What is the best way to heal a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ans)? what is the best way to heal a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ans)? do hormones influence the ans, particularly in women? and, if so, which ones?

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The : The autonomic nervous system (also called the visceral nervous system) affects things like heart rate, respiratory rate, digestion, movement of the intestines, dilation of the pupils, sweating, and other very fundamental bodily functions that do not require (or are often beyond) voluntary control. Because of this wide range of functions, it is not possible to provide a specific answer to this general question.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

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Control blood sugar: One of the biggest culprits in autonomic dysfunction is fluctuating blood sugars (bs)if the bs is too low your sympathetic nervous system will be stimulated, if the bs is too high, your parasympathetic nervous system will be stimulated. By keeping bs stable you can reduce dysautonomia. Sex hormones play a role particularly estrogen in women increases parasympathetic nervous system tone.

Answered 10/4/2016

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