What does the Hypothalamus do? The Brain (by Santiago Suarez-Rubio B.A., A.H.P)
The hypothalamus is a brain structure that strongly influences several bodily systems, from the urinary and nervous system, to the endocrine and reproductive systems. This article discusses hypothalamic functioning based on ancient principles from Ayurvedai and Yoga, which associate its functioning to the flow of energy through the energy channels: the ida, pingala and sushumna nadis. Furthermore, I discuss the importance of this structure in overall health, particularly as a mediator of the nasal cycle and other bodily rhythms essential for homeostasis. To conclude, several illnesses are discussed using an Ayurvedic approach to elucidate the role of dysfunctional hypothalamus in such illnesses. Ayurmed See PDF document
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