Based on: The Autonomic Nervous System. Anatomy, Physiology, and Surgical Treatment. James C. White. 386 pp. New York: The Macmillan Company. $7.00. Select the format you want to export the citation ...

Research shows that a well-placed expletive can dull pain, regulate the heart and help the body recover from stress ...

Also called autonomic dysfunction or autonomic neuropathy, dysautonomia refers to a group of medical disorders caused by problems with your autonomic nervous system (ANS). Your autonomic nervous ...

In order for your body to work properly, your nervous system needs to be working properly. Your nervous system is responsible for helping your brain communicate with your body and helping your body ...

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls several basic functions. Autonomic dysfunction develops when the nerves of the ANS are damaged. You don’t have to think consciously about these systems for ...

Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is when your involuntary nervous system overreacts to external or bodily stimuli. It is a serious condition considered a medical emergency. AD is also known as autonomic ...