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Stress along with other irritants causes inflammation.
The excellent post by Mark Hyman, MD describes how all forms of irritation create the natural response of inflammation. As he points out, the problem is not the acute inflammation, such as a sprained ankle. The problem is the subliminal, constant irritation that causes in some way most of all our chronic illness. Cardiovascular disease with its C-reactive protein is proving to be one of the best examples.
You take the irritant away – the inflammation leaves – then the disease leaves. It can be that simple.
What are your irriations that you will remove?
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Some ideas for how to reduce stress:
1) Brainstorm the stressors in your life (i.e. activities and commitments, health issues and habits, etc.)
2) Consider which stressors you have some control over. Think of ways to reduce your exposure to these stressors (i.e. Are you making too many commitments to activities, and could you do fewer?)
3) Pray for God’s guidance in your decision making
4) Set an action plan for how you will reduce the stressors in your life over the next month, next three months, and next six months
Cathi,
Great suggestions. Having a plan can make a huge difference.
Thanks,
Owen
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