The Physiology of Consciousness

Physiology of Consciousness – Increase Your Vibration

By Angela Levesque

Increased consciousness and increasing our vibrational frequency is all about flow. We want to have a free flow of communication between our body, mind and spirit. Very often when we discuss how to raise our consciousness we talk about how to shift our energy. The varying energy systems that make us our energetic matrix are important, but those interactions are only a part of the equation. Our physical bodies also need to be in tune or else the body becomes an impediment to that flow. We want our bodies to be a clean and clear vessel for the energy to move freely. Though this material body may seem sluggish and slow there are things we can do to make improvements that will ultimately lead to better health and a higher vibrational frequency. So in your quest for higher consciousness, ask yourself, which system needs your attention?

The Cardiovascular System: Is your heart congested?

According to the Institute of HeartMath, the heart is a complete and complex system all on its own. In fact, the electromagnetic force of the heart is much stronger than that of the brain or other organs. They have also seen in their research that the heart is designed to promote coherence; meaning that it can bring other organs and the brain into harmonious alignment. In later research, they found that this coherence can be achieved with the earth and other people. It is no co-incidence that cardiovascular diseases are some of the highest causes of death in the United States. Our individualistic society that values competition over cooperation breeds many negative feelings that weigh on the heart.

Suggestions for improvement:

Find ways to appropriately express your emotion

Heart opening meditation/yoga postures

Stress reduction techniques

Gratitude journal

Forgiveness

The Lymphatic System – Are you toxic?

The lymphatic system is an essential part of the immune system. It is important in the prevention of illness and also plays a key role in healing. It helps to clear away toxins, metabolic waste and excess fluid that if not taken care of can linger in the body and tax the organs and lead to illness. The lymph flow in not pumped through the body like the blood by the heart, its main mode of transportation is through muscle movement.

So it is imperative to get regular physical activity for the health of this system. One of the sure signs that your lymph system is blocked is swollen, painful lumps and bumps in your lymph nodes. Issues with your lymphatic system can also cause severe fatigue, allergies, skin conditions and heart problems. The reason that the lymphatic system is so important in raising our vibration is that it is the body’s garbage disposal system. A toxic body weighs down the spirit.

Suggestions for improvement:

Exercise Skin Brushing/self massage Belly Breathing

Sweating

Endocrine System: What Language are you speaking?

The endocrine system is the language of the body. These biochemical communicators send messages all through the body in hopes of maintaining homeostasis. Our bodies have many regulatory processes that are governed by these chemical communicators. The endocrine system regulates everything including metabolism, reproduction, mood and our growth and development. For that reason it is the system of balance. If we keep our selves in check, the body can take care of itself. In order to reach higher states of consciousness we need balance on all levels of the mind, body and spirit. This system is our stabilizer and allows us to maintain a vibrational match between our inner and outer worlds.

Suggestions for Improvement:

Restful Sleep

Adequate hydration

Regular physical activity

Proper Nutrition

Stress Reduction techniques

The Digestive System: Are you in resistance?

The digestive system gives feedback rather quickly and people tend to be more consciously aware of inefficiencies in this system. Are your bowels sluggish and slow or are they fast and explosive? When we put processed foods in our body we create a burden on the detoxifying organs. We also make the body more acidic which is why antacids are widely used and prescribed in the US. An important consideration also comes from how we treat the animals and the vegetation. Is their honor and respect in your food? Does your food have a false energetic imprint? Food that has been engineered rather than grown will not contain the life force that whole, natural ingredients do. Inflammation, which many would agree is the underlying factor in all chronic illness, is your body in resistance. You will find that as your vibration raises that many meals will be too rich or too heavy for you to consume.

Suggestions for Improvement:

Eat whole foods with a concentration on raw foods and plant based ingredients

Diet rich in fiber, omega 3’s

Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol

The Nervous system: What programs are you running on?

The nervous system is responsible for relaying the motor and sensory information between the brain and the body. How the information is perceived is based on experience, past memories and emotions. We have programming embedded at every level from the basic reflex mechanism to years of conditioning. We need to think of our brains as a tool and use it to direct the body towards wellness. This requires that we become more conscious and aware of our thoughts and most importantly, our incessant self talk. Our thoughts have energy and a real impact on the way the body responds to an event. By becoming more conscious thinkers we can become more conscious healers. Creating a calm mind will create a calm nervous system and helps us avoid setting limitations on what we think is possible.

Suggestions for Improvement:

Meditation

Positive Affirmations

Self hypnosis

Although we spoke about these systems separately, they do function cooperatively in the body. If we really want to explore and engage in the higher realms, our bodies must be up for the challenge too. If it is true that all illness starts in the energy field and moves inward, then to heal, we need to start at the center and move outward. Pay attention to each of these systems and bring them back into balance, it will amaze you at the clarity of mind and your ability to explore the unknown.

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About the Author

Angela Levesque is an exercise physiologist, mind/body educator and energy healer.  She hosts a weekly online radio show called On Health & Healing on a2zen.fm.  Visit www.hestiahealth.com for more information.