Inflammation is a complex process influenced by various factors, and one of the most significant yet often overlooked contributors is stress. Stress doesn’t just affect your mind; it can also have profound effects on your body, particularly by triggering inflammation. When your body perceives stress, it activates the fight-or-flight response, sending cortisol levels soaring. Elevated cortisol disrupts sleep, diet, and even gene function, all of which can contribute to increased inflammation.
At its core, stress arises when there’s a gap between your expectations and reality. This mismatch creates tension, pushing your body into a state of chronic stress, which exacerbates inflammation. To combat this, you have two main options: adjust your expectations or change your reality.
Adjusting Expectations might involve practical steps like better meal planning, improving time management, outsourcing tasks, or setting firmer boundaries. These adjustments can help reduce the stress that leads to inflammation by aligning your day-to-day life more closely with your capabilities and needs.
On the other hand, Changing Your Reality could mean letting go of certain obligations and commitments that are taking a toll on your health. This might involve difficult decisions, such as stepping back from relationships, saying no to additional responsibilities, or delegating tasks to others. While challenging, these changes are necessary for protecting your health and well-being.
The key takeaway here is that not all obligations are worth the cost to your health. Recognizing and adjusting or eliminating stress-inducing commitments can be a powerful step toward reducing inflammation and improving your overall quality of life.
Taking Control of Your Health
Understanding the connection between stress, obligations, and inflammation is crucial for managing your health. By taking proactive steps to adjust your expectations or change your reality, you can help reduce the impact of stress on your body and lower inflammation levels.
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About the Author
Dr. Chanu Dasari, a distinguished clinician with a career spanning renowned institutions like Vanderbilt University, Oxford University, and the University of California, has made significant contributions to medical research and practice. His work, published in top peer-reviewed scientific journals and adopted by the US Department of Health, highlights his commitment to advancing healthcare. Dr. Dasari is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties and the American College of Surgeons, with a specialization in hernia repair, gallbladder removal, cysts, digestive disease, and cancer. As the founder of the Mind-Gut-Immunity Clinic, he draws from personal experience with autoimmune and digestive dysfunction to lead a team dedicated to patient-centered care using evidence-based protocols.