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Your Health
by Pati Kearns
Yoga Spirit at Dance, Etc.


Caring For Your Health: You Are What You Think
Science tells us that every thought we think affects the physical body, because every thought creates a chemical response in the body. These chemicals are hormones that are dumped directly into the bloodstream via the endocrine system. Some thoughts have a more profound affect than others. While positive thinking that involves love and compassion has an immune enhancing affect on the body, negative thinking that involves anger or anxiety has a damaging affect on the body.




With worry and fear, our adrenal glands secrete adrenaline and cortisol. Although these two chemicals are necessary during the flight or fight stress response, they are damaging to the body in the case of chronic worry. Adrenaline and cortisol dilate arteries, increase heart rate, increase oxygen consumption creating shallow breathing, increase blood sugar and cholesterol, decrease white blood cells, and make platelets sticky. Platelets may then stick to artery walls, creating an area where blood fats can collect. When these fats harden, they narrow the arteries. Constant worry and anxiety can pave the way for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

With anger, the chemical nor adrenaline is secreted; arteries constrict, the heart is forced to work harder, blood pressure increases and micro tears are created at the branch points in the circulatory system. These tears are later repaired with plaque, also contributing to hardening of the arteries. In addition, not only are anger and worry considered acidifying to the body, they set off a chain reaction of stress responses throughout the endocrine system, setting the stage for health problems.

The good news is that we choose our thoughts. Positive thinking protects us from the damaging affects of chronic negativity. It enhances the immune system, allows us to relax and breathe well, and is the foundation for peace of mind and good health. Spend time with love, compassion, prayer, and meditation. Surround yourself with and learn from people that are positive and happy.

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