http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402162546.htm
Study shows that when under stress, cells of the immune system are unable to respond to hormonal control, and consequently, produce levels of inflammation that promote disease.
What is stress?
Stress typically describes a negative concept that can have an impact on one’s mental and physical well-being. My personal opinion is that stress is all in the mind. It is the reaction to the situation, not the situation itself.
What can happen if stress levels are high?
Prolonged stress can cause inflammation in cells and inflammation is partly regulated by the hormone cortisol and when
cortisol is not allowed to serve this function, inflammation can get out
of control. When under stress, cells of the immune system are unable to respond to
hormonal control, and consequently, produce levels of inflammation that
promote disease. Because inflammation plays a role in many diseases such
as cardiovascular, asthma and autoimmune disorders, it suggests
why stress impacts them as well.What can be done to reduce stress levels?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071008193437.htm
Study shows that meditation can reduce stress.
' the experimental group showed less cortisol release, indicating a
greater improvement stress regulation. The experimental group also
showed lower levels of anxiety, depression, anger and fatigue than was
the case in the control group.'
I recommend meditation as a regular practice to deal with and lower stress levels. This will improve immune system and can also improve mental performance.
1) Carnegie Mellon University (2012, April 2). How stress influences disease: Study reveals inflammation as the culprit. ScienceDaily
2)University of Oregon (2007, October 8). Body-mind Meditation Boosts Performance, Reduces Stress. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June
Thanks,for reading,Tom
Training is so much better when stres is low for me. I grow more and recover quicker for a fact. On a side note vitamin C also has been shown in some studies ive seen to lower cortisol. Supplementing first thing in the morning upon waking and immediately after exercise when cortisol levels are peak at these times can be of benefit. Would be good to hear your views to see if theres any truth to it?
ReplyDeleteAnother more in depth article is in the pipeline! But yes when stress is high, the body is preparing to either fight or run for its life. All non essential bodily functions are put on hold temporarily like digestion and repairing muscle tissue so you won't recover as fast. I dont know about vitamin c and cortisol at all so I will have a look into it x
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