The mechanism by which adverse life events may affect ODD is still unclear, and may vary between types of event; potential explanations include (a) negative effects on maturation of cerebral brain structures in the child due to stress, (b) teaching individuals to use antisocial strategies to cope with stressful situations, and (c) causing
an overactive sympathetic nervous system [7, 29].
This temporary improvement may be due to an abnormal
overactive sympathetic nervous system.
So allow me begin by placing it in a better attitude... you, as a hardgainer, have an «
Overactive Sympathetic Nervous System»!
Though this might sound a bit trite (after all, metabolism is always a buzz word that is frequently misused), Jeff delves a little deeper to explain that «fast metabolism» basically means «
overactive sympathetic nervous system»... which means the adrenal, thyroid and pituitary glands (which control metabolism and energy production) are more active.
Because this first stage is the start of an imbalanced,
overactive sympathetic nervous system, improved performances can temporarily occur, giving the mistaken impression that training is going well.
Not exact matches
These factors, which can include a high - salt diet, stress, and a naturally
overactive sympathetic branch of the
nervous system, spur an initial increase in blood pressure that damages blood vessels.
While previous studies have suggested that the
sympathetic nervous system - the «fight or flight» response - of veterans is
overactive, this study was the first to measure this increased activity directly and provide a potential mechanism behind this response.
The
sympathetic nervous system can often be
overactive in people who have CHF and high blood pressure.
Stage 1, the
sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is
overactive.
Specifically, the
sympathetic part of the
nervous system becomes
overactive.