Decision-making is influenced not just by the brain but also by the heart and gut, which engage in bidirectional communication. The gut-brain axis plays a crucial role in emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility. Heart-brain coherence affects decision-making and emotional processes by promoting physiological harmony. Additionally, the amygdala is involved in processing fear and activating survival responses, further complicating decision-making when misalignment occurs between the three "brains." This misalignment can lead to stress and inefficiency, emphasizing the importance of alignment among brain, heart, and gut for optimal behavior and resilience.
The gut-brain axis involves complex networks of neurons and chemical signaling pathways that influence emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility through constant bidirectional communication between the enteric and central nervous systems.
Neurocardiology explores how the heart contributes to emotional processing and cognitive clarity, with heart-brain coherence supporting system-wide physiological harmony and improved decision-making.
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