"It's all in your mind": The final common pathway
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1Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT 06518, USA. Tel.: +1 203 582 8548; Fax: +1 203 582 8706;
Abstract:
The relatively new field of Psychoneuroimmuonology (PNI) seeks to reveal links between many systems of the body once thought to work independently of each other. Through a growing body of research, scientists are revealing that what goes on in our mind impacts not only our mental well being but our state of physical health. Presented here is an overview of the stress response and discussion regarding the effects of stress on physiological processes. Of particular interest is the role stress plays on the ability of the immune system to function properly. Both landmark and current research is cited which supports connections between these systems. Finally, the future of PNI is discussed as well as the role health care providers may take to embrace mind/body philosophies.
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