Mitochondrial Stress May Cause An Immune Response, Inflammation and Depression!

"Humans and other mammals react to stressful situations through a series of well-orchestrated evolutionary adaptations. When faced with a predator looking for its next meal, or with worry of losing a job, our bodies release a cascade of stress hormones. Our heart rate spikes, breath quickens, muscles tense up and beads of sweat appear." Read more...

Brain’s Dumped DNA May Lead to Stress, Depression. New research suggests genetic material from the mitochondria can trigger an immune response throughout the body. Knvul Sheikh. Scientific American. September 13, 2018

The Microbiome Plays A Big Part In How We Handle Stress!

"The microbiome plays a key role in determining how different individuals respond to psychological and physical stress, researchers have concluded. " Read more...

Microbiome seen as key factor in resilience/immunity equation.  16-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz. https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/08/16/Microbiome-seen-as-key-factor-in-resilience-immunity-equation 

Stress-busting mind-body medicine reduces need for health care.



Stress-busting mind-body medicine reduces need for health care

Harvard Health Publications. Daniel Pendick. October 16, 2015.

High Anxiety May Lead to Dementia Later In Life!

 

Having high anxiety now can hurt your brain later, research published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia found.

 How Worrying Now Can Hurt Your Brain Down the Road . Marygrace Taylor. Men's Health. January 22, 2016. http://www.menshealth.com/health/anxiety-and-dementia?d=soc_MensHealthMag_TWITTER_Men's%20Health__

Processed Foods Aid in Development of Depression!

 

"a diet filled with processed food feeds into mood swings and aids in developing depression. Eating whole foods with omega-threes found in salmon and soybeans is the best way to fight against stressful thoughts."

 Taste of emotion: A new study shows snacks reveal a lot about your personality. Nancy Werteen. 69 News. February 19,2016.