Sympathetic nerves

Today we're going to talk about the science behind why you should stretch your back ✨ 🌱 Why does stretching your back wake you up? Your body has a system called the CNS, or central nervous system, which is basically the commander-in-chief of your alertness and energy. Commercially available stimulants have mechanisms to stimulate this system. “I'm going to focus now!” “I'm tired... I want to rest...” These brain responses are being managed in real time by the CNS. The caffeine in coffee is said to stimulate the central nervous system to produce a wakefulness effect. Of course, deeper down the line, adenosine...