claim that the body produces substances to his own relief
A Mexican author wrote "The human pharmacy," referring to that particular property and healthy.
The body produces substances of all kinds: some can poison the body itself, while others are capable of being cured. The key then is to know what attitudes or activities promote the production of these substances are good and bad and thus be able to carry out, in a way, the body's health.
René Anaya, Mexican surgeon, has just published a book, "The human pharmacy: how we produce substances that preserve health ", which holds that the body makes substances. And it gives examples: "to improve memory and learning", "eliminate the pain," "fighting asthma and allergy", "calm the anxiety," "do away with the panic attacks" and "end up with insomnia "
Local specialists consulted by Clarín support this position and speak of endorphins, oxytocin, enterleukinas.
"Most substances used in treatments are replacing or fire these substances in the body," explains Juan Gagliardino, director of the Experimentation and Laboratory of Endocrinology Applied CONICET.
"It was long believed that the psyche, the nervous system, endocrine and immune system functioning independently. It took years to prove that these systems were functionally related.
Currently it is known that in the hypothalamus (region of the brain) can control the behavior and the immune response. If this region is in line protects against disease, and conversely, alteration predisposes to disease, "says Alberto INTEBIOS, director of the Instituto Argentino de Psiconeuroinmunoendocrinología. Emotions affect the body. Patients improve faster and spend less if their treatment disease encompasses their behavior, thoughts and feelings. "
"Every human emotion and behavior occurring substances, positive and negative," said Daniel López Rosetti, president of the Sociedad Argentina de Medicina of Stress. He says the anger rises in blood C-reactive protein and interleukins 1 and 2: "They are pro-inflammatory substances that inflame the inside of the arteries and increase blood clotting, which predisposes to heart attack." Also speaking of stress, nervousness, anxiety, fear, insecurity, fear, uncertainty, feelings, which raise the adrenaline and cortisol in blood.
" Stress hormones cause them to depress the system immune and the body is more prone to disease.
All of these substances produced by the body influence the noble organs like the heart, brain or liver. "
There are substances that "trigger" unconsciously. Still others are aware. Care can be a decision. Key Moments
Breastfeeding: By giving the breast, the woman's body produces oxytocin, and feels well.
Birth: When a woman is giving birth and that it produces endorphins lowers the pain threshold.
Poor Sleep: Insomnia conducive the interleukins, pro-inflammatory substances. Pressure
Work: Active the autonomic nervous system. The sympathetic stressful.
Tips for
activate aerobic activity (running, walking, swimming and cycling) raises endorphins, substances that cause relaxation, wellness, wholeness and good humor. Sleep well
generates endorphins (anti-inflammatory substances) that protect the body.
Having friends, support groups and networks that make containment body to produce oxytocin, a substance that gives pleasure and comfort.
Practicing yoga, relaxation, meditation and deep breathing stimulates the parasympathetic activity (inflammatory) and vasopressin, which produce pleasure and comfort. Rise
white blood cells and thus the immune system defenses.
massage, acupuncture and tai chi activate the parasympathetic.
Source: Mariana Iglesias
Clarín Monday August 25, 2008
