After the year 2020, we’ve never been more aware of our immune systems and how our bodies work. Prioritizing health has become a passion for many who may have never really thought about it before, some even going as far as to consult with a healthcare advocate looking for things they can do different in their day to day to improve their overall health. Eating right, getting enough sleep, and making sure your body has the nutrients it needs are just part of the equation, and managing stress should be held with the same importance as well. Your stress response wreaks havoc on multiple systems within the body, and the immune system is certainly included. At Technalink we believe that physical and mental health are deeply connected, and in order to take care of one you must take care of the other at the same time.
When we feel stressed, the brain sends signals to the endocrine system whose job it is to release hormones throughout the body. These hormones released, like cortisol, are primal and they’re meant to ready us to get out of a dangerous situation. While a difficult meeting or an accident along the way on your commute aren’t always dangerous situations, the stress they make us feel make them indiscernible in the way our bodies react. While this “fight or flight” response triggered by stress may have served us well a thousand years ago, they’re really more of a hindrance in today’s modern society. These hormones as they’re rushing through our bodies are known to severely depress the immune system, bringing things to a halt temporarily as the hormones flush into our bloodstreams. Prolonged or repeated stresses means prolonged or repeated depressions of our immune system.
So, how can managing stress help to strengthen our immune systems? It stops these stress hormones from taking over, allowing our immune systems to catch up and remain strong. Practicing mindfulness, meditation, and taking time for yourself are just a few simple ways you can stay on top of stress and therefore stay on top of your immune system function. When you’re feeling the pressures of stress, a quick listen to The OM Factor now on audiobook can help to remind you how to get back to your healthy center. With mala beads in hand, discover the emotional and physical benefits of controlling your stress and its effects on your body. You can also go to healthcare consulting services to talk to a professional.
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