The Heart & Brain Influence Each Other
Scientists used to think the brain controlled the heart, but now we know the heart and brain talk to each other all the time. They help each other work properly, and this conversation happens in several ways:
Nerves: The heart sends messages to the brain through nerves.
Chemicals: The heart also sends special chemicals (like hormones) to the brain.
Pressure: The heart creates pressure that helps the brain work.
Energy: The heart’s energy fields can affect the brain too.
This communication helps control how we feel and how well we think and act. The heart doesn’t just listen to the brain; it also sends messages that change how we think, feel, and perform in school or sports.
How the Heart and Brain Work Together
A long time ago, two scientists named John and Beatrice Lacey discovered that the heart doesn't just follow orders from the brain. Instead, it has its own way of working. They found out that the heart sends messages that help the brain think better, focus more, and even change how we act.
The brain and heart don’t just talk to each other; the heart has its own nervous system, like a "brain" in the heart. This helps the heart send signals to the brain about things like feeling calm or stressed. This is important for our health and helps our body stay balanced.
The Heart Can Also Make Hormones
We also found out that the heart makes special chemicals, called hormones, that affect how we feel. These hormones can:
Help control stress
Make us feel more relaxed
Help us build trust and friendships
For example, the heart makes a hormone called oxytocin, which is sometimes called the "love" hormone because it helps us feel close to people, like our family and friends.
Conclusion
So, the heart and brain are always talking and working together. The heart doesn't just listen to the brain—it also sends important messages that affect how we feel, think, and act. This helps keep us healthy and happy!
Written with Brain & Heart Love,
Eritrea