Harried Americans, take heed: new research shows that the more emotionally stressed you are, the more likely you are to get sick. Why? It’s all about the immune system, your body’s natural defense against disease and infection, which takes a beating when you’re experiencing that nasty six-letter word—STRESS. We’re not talking about being in a constant state of severe pressure, but those everyday stresses really start to build up, whether you’re concerned about your job, kids, or home.
Here’s the low-down: the immune system is a complicated system of cells that protect you against the bacteria that cause colds. If you are exposed to germs, your immune system will act like a defending army and destroy the bacteria that invades your body. However, the success of your immune system in getting rid of these invaders depends on how healthy it is.
Numerous studies have confirmed that people who are under continual psychological and physical pressure have high levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This little hormone can do a lot of damage in your body because it works as an immune-system suppressant so that your body’s defenses wouldn’t be up to par when it comes to fighting the bacteria that make you sick.
Here’s some more biology for you—stress also hinders your immune system’s ability to respond to hormones called glucocorticoids, which are responsible for causing the inflammation that follows an infection or injury. Why is this important? For one thing, this could make the recovery process much longer, in addition to complicating an illness due to a weakened immune system.
Kind of a downer, isn’t it? If you haven’t already guessed the moral of the story, it’s that you’re more likely to keep your body strong and fit if you learn to let go of those little neurotic tendencies and loosen up. Remember that constantly worrying about something is never the solution to a problem! Take those deep breaths before you go into “panic mode” because believe it or not, your body AND mind will thank you later!
Here’s the low-down: the immune system is a complicated system of cells that protect you against the bacteria that cause colds. If you are exposed to germs, your immune system will act like a defending army and destroy the bacteria that invades your body. However, the success of your immune system in getting rid of these invaders depends on how healthy it is.
Numerous studies have confirmed that people who are under continual psychological and physical pressure have high levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This little hormone can do a lot of damage in your body because it works as an immune-system suppressant so that your body’s defenses wouldn’t be up to par when it comes to fighting the bacteria that make you sick.
Here’s some more biology for you—stress also hinders your immune system’s ability to respond to hormones called glucocorticoids, which are responsible for causing the inflammation that follows an infection or injury. Why is this important? For one thing, this could make the recovery process much longer, in addition to complicating an illness due to a weakened immune system.
Kind of a downer, isn’t it? If you haven’t already guessed the moral of the story, it’s that you’re more likely to keep your body strong and fit if you learn to let go of those little neurotic tendencies and loosen up. Remember that constantly worrying about something is never the solution to a problem! Take those deep breaths before you go into “panic mode” because believe it or not, your body AND mind will thank you later!
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