Not all in your body
Chronic stress can seriously injure you. If you have any chronic physical disorder, taking an inventory of stressors and taking a few off your plate may help to alleviate your symptoms. A problem is most folks are not consciously aware of chronic stressors in their lives and will need a counselor’s assistance in figuring those out. Please note: asking a counselor for assistance doesn’t mean you’re crazy, it means you’re human. –MR
Chronic stress can inflame the gut — now scientists know why
Psychological stress is known to worsen the gut inflammation caused by certain bowel diseases. Now scientists have found out why. New research outlines a sweeping narrative that begins with chemical cues produced in the brain and ends with immune cells in the gut — a sequence that spells trouble for people with these conditions.
