In my last post I gave you my perspective of the mind-body connection. Now I'd like to learn what you think about our brains and our bodies.
There seems to be ongoing research proving the idea that thoughts and emotions have a powerful influence on our physical health. Research shows that the brain can release hormones and other chemicals that affect white blood cells and other parts of the immune system. Though the chemicals have other functions they are a link between our thoughts and our ability to resist disease.
For instance, when you react to stress because of fear, your brain sends a danger message to your body. Hormones are released to raise blood pressure and prepare your muscles for quick action so you can fight or flee the danger. The stress hormones depress the disease-resistance system and over time, can damage the brain, your heart and your digestive tract.
We already know that thoughts can cause ulcers, indigestion, and high blood pressure. Thoughts can also depress the immune system which can lead to a variety of illnesses. Keep in mind that whether a person experiences poor health and how soon, also depends on that person's heredity, environment, diet and behavior. Those are the unknown factors.
So what happens when you think positively? More on that for my next post.
To your success at healthy aging.
Ruthan Brodsky
PS There have been some queries whether I would do a series of telesimanars focusing on the brain, how it works and how to keep it working. Are you interested?
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