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Major Discoveries
Major Discoveries
Landmark Studies:
Landmark Studies:
Kiecolt-Glaser et al. (1995):
Wounds healed 40% slower in caregivers under high stress.Davidson et al. (2003):
Participants in an 8-week meditation program had higher antibody levels after flu vaccination.Cohen et al. (1991):
People with high stress were more likely to catch a cold virus after exposure.
Ongoing Research:
Ongoing Research:
Early childhood trauma’s long-term impact on immunity.
How loneliness increases inflammation.
Links between inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases (like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s).
Emerging Fields:
Neuroinflammation and depression
Microbiome and immune-mood regulation
Psychobiotics (probiotics that influence mood)
Quote:
“The immune system is listening to your internal dialogue.” – Dr. Bruce Lipton
Mental Health:
Mental Health:
Depression and anxiety are now understood to have inflammatory components.
People with PTSD often show signs of chronic immune activation.
Treatments like CBT, SSRIs, and mindfulness reduce inflammation and rebalance immune signals.
Physical Health:
Physical Health:
Chronic stress worsens heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases.
Cancer patients with strong emotional support show better outcomes and slower tumor growth.
Therapies that improve emotional well-being (music, art, laughter) often correlate with better immune biomarkers.
Integrative Interventions:
Integrative Interventions:
Meditation: Lowers cortisol and reduces inflammation.
Yoga & Tai Chi: Improve immune cell function.
Social Connection: Reduces mortality risk as much as quitting smoking.
Special Populations:
Special Populations:
Caregivers (e.g., for Alzheimer's patients) show increased inflammation and slower wound healing.
Trauma survivors often experience suppressed immunity and higher disease risk.
Quote:
“It’s not just what happens to you — it’s how your body holds it.” – Bessel van der Kolk
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