How Expressing Gratitude Affects the Nervous System

11/23/2017

Just wanted to take a few minutes on this Thanksgiving morning to put together a post for the #PremierFamily on how expressing gratitude affects the nervous system.

At Premier, we practice expressing gratitude before every session with clients and even before our business meetings? Why?

Research shows expressing gratitude can help to activate the parasympathetic, or calming part, of the nervous system.

When we activate the parasympathetic nervous system, we get a host of positive effects like:

Reduced blood pressure
Lower heart rate
Better recovery (and faster results in therapy)
Stronger immune system
More stable blood sugar
More energy
Better sleep
Better relationships

Not only do all of these benefits help to optimize results in therapy, but also help us to live a longer, happier life. So, don't just save gratitude for Thanksgiving - express it every single day!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

A few good reads on gratitude and the parasympathetic nervous system can be found here:

https://simplifaster.com/articles/autonomic-nervous-system/

http://healthvibed.com/relaxation-101-how-to-activate-the-pns/#content5

https://www.today.com/health/be-thankful-science-says-gratitude-good-your-health-t58256

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Evan Lewis is a nationwide leader in Neuro Therapy and founded the Baltimore area's only specialist Neuro Therapy facility.

You might know Evan from his work with MLB, NFL, and NCAA players around the country. After discovering the benefits of Neuro Therapy while playing football at Penn State University, he opened Premier Neuro Therapy in 2015. Within just 6 months of opening, clients were so excited about Evan and his techniques that athletes from around the country began calling to request his services. Since then, he has been featured by numerous publications and productions around the country including WEEI Boston Sports News, Jacksonville 1010XL The Drill With Dan Hicken And Jeff Prosser, and The Washington Post.

Today, Evan continues to strive towards his mission of bringing Neuro Therapy to as many people as possible. This work begins in the Baltimore, MD area, where he looks forward to introducing you to Neuro Therapy and getting you back to the active lifestyle you love.

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3/16/2018 04:24:33 pm

It's crazy to think that expressing gratitude can help the nervous system! If it can reduce blood pressure, I'll tell my dad this. He always has high blood pressure, so he could use the help.

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