nervous system
noun
: the bodily system that in vertebrates is made up of the brain and spinal cord, nerves, ganglia, and parts of the receptor organs and that receives and interprets stimuli and transmits impulses to the effector organs see autonomic nervous system, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system
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Before bed, consciously soothe your nervous system with relaxation techniques like meditative deep breathing, calming yoga flows, and body scans.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
By supporting your nervous system, these vitamins heal the nerves that are often times damaged by inflammation in the brain.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Small trampolines, swings, scooters and other activities that regulate his nervous system will feel like a relief to both you and your child.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
It’s literally built into my nervous system at this point.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
In terms of minerals, arugula also delivers—especially calcium and potassium, which benefit bones, muscles, teeth, and the nervous system.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
That said, two to four tablespoons a day served a few times a week can go a long way in delivering valuable nutrients, including iron, which is crucial for a baby’s developing brain, nervous system, and immune system.
—Jennifer D'angelo Friedman, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
It can also become established in the heart and nervous system, causing persistent fatigue, numbness, or weakness.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024
The metal can wreck the immune, digestive and nervous systems, and induce tremors, memory loss, headaches, partial blindness and more.
—Bridget Alex, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
By supporting your nervous system, these vitamins heal the nerves that are often times damaged by inflammation in the brain.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Small trampolines, swings, scooters and other activities that regulate his nervous system will feel like a relief to both you and your child.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
It’s literally built into my nervous system at this point.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
In terms of minerals, arugula also delivers—especially calcium and potassium, which benefit bones, muscles, teeth, and the nervous system.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
That said, two to four tablespoons a day served a few times a week can go a long way in delivering valuable nutrients, including iron, which is crucial for a baby’s developing brain, nervous system, and immune system.
—Jennifer D'angelo Friedman, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
It can also become established in the heart and nervous system, causing persistent fatigue, numbness, or weakness.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024
The metal can wreck the immune, digestive and nervous systems, and induce tremors, memory loss, headaches, partial blindness and more.
—Bridget Alex, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
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