How do emotions have an impact on the immune system?

An article by Doina Enache, Holistic Development Coach Upperselffoto: Art Stocker, ShutterstockTraim in a world of emotions as every experience in our lives is accompanied by an emotional state . . . of joy, anger, love, sadness, gratitude, fear, etc. . All are emotional states caused by a stimulus - a person, a situation, an event.

In fact, emotions are energies that fuel our state of well-being or, on the contrary, suffering, so they are simply categorized into positive and negative emotions. Most of the time, we are going to analyze the relationship between emotional state and trigger factor, without thinking about the effects that emotions can have on our physical state. Well, yeah! . Negative emotions hinder the ability of the immune system to fight diseaseSurvelers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have discovered a deep link between negative emotions and the number of antibodies in the immune system of the body. Following the study, it was revealed that people who had experienced a traumatic experience had low immunity.

Happiness can improve your immune system. On the other hand, if you are in a happy life, your immune system can benefit from an emotional state. Professor Steve Cole's research at the University of California shows that positive mental states generate impulses that strengthen the immune system. Stress Makes You More SensitiveWe all feel the effects of stress on our daily lives. We're getting tired, shakier, more fussy.

Why? . So, the state of well-being is the synergy created between physical, emotional and mental health. To achieve this balance, you seek to know, understand and accept your emotions. The first step is to understand why you are sad, melancholic, stressed, angry, irritable or anxious, and then it will be easier to find a solution to remedy this discomfort in your life. photo: Peshkova, ShutterstockIsa some suggestions that can help you: Take care of yourselfFor good emotional health, give importance and care to your body.

This may mean a discipline about eating, a stable schedule of sleep or constant physical activity. Relax your mind and body Relaxation methods such as meditation, yoga or other activities that give you the feeling of calm and comfort are useful to balance your emotions. Be gratefulConcentrate on the aspects of your life for which you are grateful and looking to solve the bottlenecks generated by difficult situations that cause you negative emotions. Thanks even for the emotional bouts that are harder to bear and consider steps that help you get to the best version of yours. Be careful of your needs Pay attention to the needs of your body and in this way you will be able to see the changes you make according to the emotional states.

By understanding this process, you can find a balance between emotionally, mentally and physically, to ease your journey towards a fulfilled and harmonious life. .