!Brain – Meninges

!!Anatomy
The meninges surrounding the ((Nervous - Brain|brain)) consist of three layers: the dura mater, the arachnoid mater, and the pia mater. The primary function of the meninges and of the cerebrospinal fluid is to protect the central ((Nervous - System Overview|nervous system)).

*The __dura mater__ is a sac of thick, durable membrane that envelops the arachnoid mater and surrounds and supports the large scrams channels (dural sinuses) carrying ((Circulatory - Blood|blood)) from the brain toward the heart.

*The __arachnoid mater__ is a thin, transparent membrane composed of fibrous tissue. It cushions the central nervous system. Like the pia mater, it is covered by flat cells also thought to be impermeable to fluid.

*The __pia mater__ is a very thin membrane composed of fibrous tissue covered on its outer surface by a sheet of flat cells thought to be impermeable to fluid.It is the meningeal envelope that firmly adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord, following the brain's minor contours.The pia mater is pierced by ((Circulatory - Arteries|blood vessels)) to the ((Nervous - Brain|brain)) and spinal cord, and its capillaries nourish the brain.

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The association & reaction is similar to ((Musculoskeletal - Periosteum (Visceral Fascia)|periosteum)).

!!!Relay:
1. __Cerebellum__ (+/-) fronto-medial
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2. __Cerebral Cortex__ postsensory (red) area (-/+)
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!!!Theme:
1. Attack to the brain or the thoughts

2. Pain, hurt, brutal contact/separation

!!!Thoughts & feelings:
__Indignation__
*That can't be true!
*They can't do that to me!
*I'm outraged/shocked!
!!!META-meaning:
*My thoughts are free. 
*I trust my understanding.
*I can choose what information to accept and what to let go.
*My core is well-protected.
!!Organ

!!!Stress Phase Symptoms:
1. Reinforcement of the fibrous tissue, neurological failures can occur. Possible diagnosis: meningioma.

2. "Cold" Headache/migraine along with decreased bloodflow.

!!!Regeneration Phase Symptoms:
Inflammation featuring different microorganisms like bacteria or virus, which point at the affected relay. Most common symptoms are headache and neck stiffness associated with fever, confusion or altered consciousness, vomiting, and an inability to tolerate light (photophobia) or loud noises (phonophobia).

__Possible diagnoses__: meningitis, meningo-encephalitis

!!!Biological Meaning:
Tissue reinforcement in stress phase is to protect the brain.

!!Social

!!!Examples:
*A man challenges his own beliefs on a deep spiritual journey. On the way, he gets meningitis which for him was a near-death-experience he is grateful for. (Klapp)
*A woman overexerting herself with family, business and animal care doesn´t allow herself a rest. After a decision in which she got her way over her husband´s ideas, she gets meningitis. (Klapp)

!!Additional Information
Meningitis and encephalitis can occur after piercing the skin with foreign information (proteins), as well by insects like ticks, or by injections (vaccinations). These can be seen as physical or chemical attacks to the brain and the system.

__Migraine__ is being recognized as protective mechanism for oxidative stress in the brain ((http://neurosciencenews.com/migraine-oxidative-stress-7761/))

!!!Possible Constellations:
__Cerebellum Constellation__: reduced sensitivity (physical & emotional),"emotional burnout"

__((Nervous - Sensory Innervation|Sensory)) Constellation__: hypersensitivity, amplified perception, sensory hallucinations

!!!Differential Diagnosis:

General deep __regeneration or Healing Peak__ symptoms effected by brain relays including headaches, "warm" migraines, absences, seizures, chills…

__((Musculoskeletal - Bones|Bones)) of skull or cervical vertebrae__ (Cerebral Medulla -/+): In regeneration phase there is oedema in the brain relay as well as in the organ tissue, which in the skull can lead to extension or pressure on the meninges with similar symptoms as meningitis.
