Did you know your thoughts and emotions can affect your health. Repressed emotions (especially fearful or negative ones) can zap mental energy, negatively affect the body, and can lead to health problems. "The brain and peripheral nervous system, the endocrine and immune systems, and indeed, all the organs of our body and all the emotional responses we have, share a common chemical language and are constantly communicating with one another." – Dr. James Gordon (founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine) Negative attitudes and feelings can create chronic stress, upset our bodies hormones and deplete brain chemicals required for our happiness, which can in turn lead to damage in our immune system. (Science has now identified that stress shortens our telomeres, the “end caps” of our DNA strands, which causes us to age more quickly.) The good news is that positive attitudes—such as playfulness, gratitude, awe, love, interest, serenity, and feeling connected to others can have a direct impact on health and wellbeing and we can develop them ourselves with practice. In the below article scientist Dr Barbara Friedrickson explains the physical and emotional benefits of positivity, including faster recovery from cardiovascular stress, better sleep, fewer colds, and a greater sense of overall happiness. https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/living-positivity… #wellbeing #wellness #wellnessjourney #postivepsychology #taunton #somerset #charity #dandelionseedsfoundation #dandelion

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A new study has revealed that when a couple argues for just half an hour, the stress they experience is sufficient to negatively impact their immune system, causing wounds to take longer to heal by at least a day. This delay doubles if such hostility is a common occurrence. The study, carried out by Columbus University, Ohio, found that this type of negative communication hits both partners emotionally, but women are more likely to suffer these adverse effects. Additionally, as one or both partners begin to withdraw from difficult conversations the ensuing emotional upset could lead to lowered immunity and chronic inflammation. With these results in mind, our solution-focused lifestyle medicine course demonstrates the science of forgiveness (including open communication) and how this enhances our wellbeing and lowers our stress levels. https://news.osu.edu/negative-marital-communications-leave-literal-figurative-wounds/ https://news.osu.edu/stress-substantially-slows-human-bodys-ability-to-heal/

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Science has found some surprising benefits to practicing forgiveness. Here are 8 of them: 🌟 It lowers your blood pressure 🌟 Improves your cholesterol 🌟 Reduces pain 🌟 Reduces Anxiety 🌟 Reduces depression 🌟 Lowers risk of a heart attack 🌟 Improves your sleep 🌟 Reduces stress Not convinced? Read more about it here https://bit.ly/31Y5C3L #dandelionseedsfoundation #forgiveness #wellbeing #love #lifestylemedicine #dandelionseeds #forgiveness #compassion #wellbeing #kindness #health #wellness #charity #lifestyle

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Numerous studies have clearly shown that a healthy whole foods plant-based diet enhances your immune function. There are thousands of substances in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and soy products that are protective against infections. If you would like to know more, click the link below: https://www.pcrm.org/news/exam-room-podcast/incredible-vegan-immune-system

To celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re looking at stress and resilience. How we manage stress can lead to improved health and productivity or it can lead to anxiety, depression, obesity, immune dysfunction and more. In the study below, it was discovered that stress suppresses your immune function, so the more stressed you feel, the more likely you are to get sick. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199108293250903 And in a more recent report, it was confirmed that feeling happy and peaceful enhances your immune system. https://journals.lww.com/psychosomaticmedicine/Abstract/2003/07000/Emotional_Style_and_Susceptibility_to_the_Common.25.aspx We will be exploring tips in our next post on ways to manage stress. #relaxation #stressawarenessmonth #stressrelief #stressmanagement #healthyeating #health #wellnessjourney #welbeing #lifestylemedicine #dandelion

Did you know that regular and consistent physical activity which can be maintained on a daily basis throughout life, such as walking, gardening, push-ups and lunges can enhance your immune system? Many studies have shown a clear relationship between moderate exercise and protection from a wide variety of illnesses*. Exercise enhances your immune regulation. Just walking for 15-30 minutes a day makes a big difference to your immune system. For more information, see the following link for the scientific evidence which supports this: *https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254618301005 If you are interested in learning more, then why not join us on our next lifestyle medicine course which starts next month. Click below to apply: https://www.chiphealth.co.uk/chip-health-form/ #somerset #postivetaunton #lifestylemedicine