The Model Health Show

It’s been proven that chronic stress can take a toll on our well-being, and right now our society is dealing with an increasingly stressful and uncertain time. Now, more than ever, it’s critical that we have a deep understanding of the role that fear can have on our biochemistry. More importantly, we need to have access to real strategies to optimize our health and lower our stress levels. 

The more stressed we are, the more susceptible we are to an entire host of health problems and illnesses, including viral infections. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about the link between fear, anxiety, and COVID-19 outcomes. We’re diving into the studies on psychoneuroimmunology and COVID-19, immune function, and so much more. 

This episode is intended to arm you with real, sustainable strategies you can use to empower yourself, manage your mindset, and create a healthier environment that allows you to thrive. At a time when it can be easy to feel like so much is out of your control, I want to remind you of your innate power to cultivate change and transform your health. Enjoy! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • The definition of a psychosomatic illness.
  • What the top two risk factors are for COVID-19 deaths.
  • How fear changes our biology.
  • What psychoneuroimmunology is. 
  • The impact that psychological stress can have on our immune cells. 
  • How the media perpetuates fear and stress into our citizens.
  • The connection between your mental state and your inflammation levels.
  • What percentage of Americans struggle with anxiety.
  • How stress and fear can contribute to cytokine storms. 
  • The importance that preventative lifestyle strategies have on your immune health.
  • Pros and cons of the US healthcare system.
  • Why meditation is a powerful player in your overall health.
  • How to create your own inputs, empower yourself, and transform your biochemistry.
  • Why sleep deprivation can suppress your natural killer cells.
  • The role that vitamin D plays in immune function and COVID-19 outcomes.

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