Systemic Equilibrium refers to the dynamic state of balance, or homeostasis, achieved across all major physiological systems of the body, including the endocrine, immune, nervous, and metabolic systems. This is not a static condition but rather a continuous process of adaptation and adjustment to maintain internal stability in the face of diverse external and internal stressors. Achieving and maintaining systemic equilibrium is the primary objective of functional and restorative health practices, ensuring optimal health, resilience, and vitality.
Origin
The term combines “Systemic,” referring to the entire body or system, with “Equilibrium,” from the Latin aequi, meaning “equal,” and libra, meaning “balance.” This concept is a core tenet of physiology, where the maintenance of a stable internal environment, or homeostasis, was first articulated by the physician Claude Bernard in the mid-19th century.
Mechanism
Equilibrium is maintained through a network of intricate, often opposing, negative and positive feedback loops involving hormones, neurotransmitters, and cytokines. When a physiological variable deviates from its optimal set point, specialized sensors detect the change, and regulatory systems initiate corrective responses to restore balance. For instance, the counter-regulatory actions of insulin and glucagon on hepatic glucose output ensure blood glucose stability, demonstrating the dynamic nature of this essential systemic balance.
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