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The Fulcrum

The Fulcrum is the magazine of the CSTA, published three times a year.
A selection of interesting and inspiring articles from previous editions of The Fulcrum can be found within our News section.
All members of the CSTA receive The Fulcrum free of charge and have full access to back issues via our dedicated Fulcrum microsite.

Look After Yourself Properly and Your Tinnitus Will Take Care of Itself - by Julian Cowan Hill
https://www.craniosacral.co.uk/blog/look-after-yourself-properly-and-your-tinnitus-will-take-care-of-itself/

Thanks to The Craniosacral Collabrative for all they do. Find them here - https://www.craniosacralcollaborative.com/

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Did you know that CST can help tinnitus? Here's a quote from Julian Cowan Hill, published in The Fulcrum in 2020
https://www.craniosacral.co.uk/blog/look-after-yourself-properly-and-your-tinnitus-will-take-care-of-itself/
I believe that CST is particularly good for tinnitus as it works very specifically on the parts of the central nervous system that switches off the stress response. It helps people come out of the freezing response, pass through fight or flight, back towards the ideal and calm state of homeostasis. It is important to note that some people may never have experienced this ideal state of calm and well being and it can come as a real surprise and new experience, as it was for me!

The glymphatic system relies on perivascular spaces (PVS)—channels surrounding blood vessels—to move CSF into brain tissue (parenchyma). Once inside, the CSF mixes with interstitial fluid to sweep away harmful by-products, potentially preventing conditions like Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injuries. This groundbreaking discovery reveals the brain’s natural detox system, essential for preserving mental clarity and long-term health.
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2407246121

Via Mauro Zappaterra
A 2024 study "The perivascular space is a conduit for cerebrospinal fluid flow in humans: A proof-of-principle report" supports the presence of the glymphatic pathway in humans, a system where CSF flows throughout the brain to clear waste products. This study offers some of the first visual proof of CSF moving from the outer brain into deeper tissues, demonstrating that the brain uses a built-in "flushing mechanism" to cleanse and revitalize itself.
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2407246121

Via Mauro Zappaterra
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Recent findings reveal that cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flows through brain tissue like an inner river, flushing out toxins and rejuvenating the brain.
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2407246121

https://www.craniosacral.co.uk/blog/beyond-the-treatment-room-developing-a-reflective-practice/

Thanks to Melanie Langer - https://www.craniosacral.co.uk/blog/beyond-the-treatment-room-developing-a-reflective-practice/

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Via@bensmithlive
Low vagal tone is associated with:
• Low stress tolerance
• Poor emotional regulation

High vagal tone is associated with:
• High stress resilience
• Feelings of connectedness

A healthy vagus nerve can:
• Lower anxiety
• Lower blood pressure
• Increase stress resilience
• Improve digestion and mood
• Increase blood sugar regulation
• Reduce risk of stroke/cardiovascular disease

So, what are the indications of the low vagal tone?
• The inability to be calm
• Short-shallow breaths
• Difficulty swallowing
• Hoarseness of voice
• Poor gag reflex
• Gut issues
• Low HRV

CST is a powerful way to help you maintain a healthy vagal tone. Here's a link to our practitioner directory - https://www.craniosacral.co.uk/practitioner-directory/

Wishing you well!

Via@bensmithlive
In simple terms it's a communication line between the gut, the brain, and many of the organs in between.

The function of your vagus nerve is described as "vagal tone".

Well-functioning vagus nerve = high vagal tone.

A simple indication of your vagal tone is your heart rate/breathing. For example:

High vagal tone = lower heart rate, slow breathing, and increased HRV

Via Ben Smith

The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve connecting gut to the brain—branching into every major organ in between.

It organises the parasympathetic nervous system and plays a role in heart rate, immune response, digestion, and overall mood.

CST can reset your nervous system.
Via Ben Smith

Vagus nerve stimulation is the best way to rewire your brain from anxiety, soothe the nervous system, and increase your stress tolerance.

Interview with Danny Sandra of the International Cranio Research Congress
The theme for the third congress in November 2024 is “The Brain and the Second [Gut] Brain”. In today’s digital age, our brains are significantly impacted by technology, such as mobile phones and 5G networks, as well as our nutrition. Navigating these challenges with craniosacral therapy is the primary focus of this congress, bringing together researchers and practitioners in the field.
https://www.craniosacral.co.uk/blog/interview-with-danny-sandra-of-the-international-cranio-research-congress/

Really looking forward to this, hope to see you there!
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Measuring the Effectiveness of CST
BY Dr Nicola Brough
The Fulcrum, Issue 92 May 2024
https://www.craniosacral.co.uk/blog/measuring-the-effectiveness-of-cst/
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