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What is The Mind/Body Connection and How Could It Help Me?
Your mind, thoughts, feelings, and your body are more than connected;
they are one piece. In addition, the body is more sensitive and reactive
than you may.
Do you know what happens in your body in the following moments?
You are cut off
in traffic and get angry or scared,
the baby sitter
cancels and you start to sweat and your heart sinks,
you hear criticism
and get defensive or want to fight back.
Chemical cocktails of your body's own making flood you with hormones,
neuropeptides, adrenaline, etc. and your systems respond. The heart
races, blood pressure rises, muscles tense, breathing quickens and
stomach acid increases. This is called the stress response, or the
"fight or flight" response. If it repeats frequently, certain parts
of your body may experience overload or depletion, which can add momentum
to any illness process that is already underway.
Next: What do
we know about the effects of stress?
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