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Sympathetic Nervous System Modulation

Meaning

Sympathetic Nervous System Modulation is the clinical practice of intentionally adjusting the activity level of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which governs the body’s “fight or flight” response. Chronic overactivity of this system, often driven by persistent stress, leads to elevated catecholamines and sustained cortisol production, significantly contributing to hormonal imbalance and metabolic dysfunction. The goal of modulation is to restore a healthy balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic (rest and digest) branches, promoting a state of physiological calm and resilience. This is a critical step in managing allostatic load and systemic stability.