Frontal Lobe

Optimal frontal lobe function suppresses unwanted muscle movements and supports steady fine motor skills. A stronger frontal lobe is said to indirectly support digestion, healing, immune function, and reproduction by inhibiting the SNS. When foundational health conditions are maintained, the frontal lobe naturally takes control and enables deliberate responses to crisis. Good frontal lobe function can reduce unnecessary vasoconstriction and allow blood vessels to relax. When the frontal lobe functions as the 'boss,' it enables deliberate, thoughtful communication. The article cites research indicating that a chiropractic adjustment can increase frontal lobe activity by about 30%. The frontal lobe governs executive function, motivation, abstract thought, and voluntary action. The frontal lobe is presented as the main regulator of the stress response. The frontal lobe can assess threats and shut down sympathetic nervous system responses. Most frontal lobe activity is inhibitory, meaning it suppresses neural processes. The frontal lobe enables a pause-and-plan response associated with foresight. The frontal lobe's conscious oversight shifts brain processing from reactive survival mod…