Psychoneuroimmunology analyzes the connection between the mind and body. The connection between the mind and body can determine how resilent we are to becoming ill or having certain disorders. High levels of stress may increase our chances of gastrointestinal issues, colds and cancer. When we are stressed, our bodies can’t properly fight off antigens. Stress also increases inflammation in the body, making it more susceptable to infections and illness. By learning all the connections between the mind and body, we can learn how to keep our bodies, and our minds, healthier.
