3. The gastrointestinal
tract has a nervous
system all its own called
the enteric nervous
system. It lies entirely
in the wall of the gut,
beginning in the
esophagus and
extending all the way to
the anus.
4. Enteric nervous system
composed of two
plexuses:
Myentric plexuses- lies b/w
the longitudinal and circular
muscle layers.
Submucosal plexuses- lies in
the submucosa.
-Myentric Plexuses:
It is concerned mainly with
controlling muscle activity
along the length of the gut
-Submucosal Plexuses:
It is concerned with
controlling function
within the inner wall of
each minute segment of
the intestine.
5. The enteric nervous
system (ENS) is known as
the "second brain" or
the brain in the gut
because it can operate
independently of
the brain and spinal cord.
6. The enteric nervous system are overseen by the brain and
central nervous system. The central nervous system is in
communication with the gut via the sympathetic and
parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous
system, the involuntary arm of the nervous system that
controls heart rate, breathing, and digestion.
11. The enteric nervous system is
often referred to as our
body’s second brain. There
are hundreds of million of
neurons connecting the brain
to the enteric nervous system,
the part of the nervous system
that is tasked with controlling
the gastrointestinal system.
That sinking feeling in the
pit of your stomach after
looking at your post
holiday credit card bill is a
vivid example of the
brain-gut connection at
work. You’re stressed and
your gut knows it—
immediately…
12.
13. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
UP YOUR SALT INTAKE.
SUPPLEMENT WITH
MAGNESIUM AND
POTASSIUM.
TRY RESISTANT STARCH.
TAKE LOW HISTAMINE
PROBIOTICS.
