Are you chronically stressed?
Did you know that there is a link between our microbiome and stress ?
Do you know HOW STRESS AFFECTS OUR MICROBIOME?
Our Microbiome is the collection of all microbes – bacteria, viruses, and single-cell microorganisms that inhabit our body.
According to a huge 2 year review done on popular data bases including medline, wiley online library, spinet, proquest, and science direct,
This is how STRESS AFFECTS OUR MICROBIOME!
Psychological stress triggers a FIGHT-OR-FLIGHT response in the body which prompts release of stress hormones such as cortisol and catecholamines such as adrenaline.
The rush of these substances disturb our microbiome to a very large degree.
During periods of extreme stress, there is alteration in gut microbiome population which in turn affects regulation of stress hormones and catecholamines.
Stress also negatively affects gut barrier functions making the gut susceptible to infection and inflammation.
Chronic Stress is Toxic!!!
In the absence of stress, the healthy microbiome is able to regulate stress hormones, catecholamines and neurotransmitters. The all important substances that control metabolism.
When microbiome is healthy, it can produce substances that have both anti-inflammatory and even anti-cancer effects.
Anti Stress techniques, specifically MEDITATION, were found to help regulate stress response, which suppresses chronic inflammation states, and maintenance of normal gut barrier.
The research team even recommends integration of meditation into conventional health care and wellness models.
Another good reason to learn Meditation and practice it.
Be Safe and Well,
